Updates & Downloads

vivoactive APAC (region file only) software version 5.00

as of January 2, 2019

Use Garmin Express to install this file.

(2.09 MB)

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Notes:

WARNING: If this software is uploaded to a device other than that for which it is designed, you will not be able to operate that device.
If attempts to upload software fail, you may need to return the device to Garmin® for service.

Change History

Changes made from version 4.50 to 5.00:

Support Connect IQ 1.4.6
Fixed an issue with gmail smart notifications archiving instead of dismissing
Fixed issue with many requests occurring with the calendar widget
Fixed issue where weather may request too frequently

Changes made from version 4.40 to 4.50:

Support CIQ 1.4.4
Fix Huawai smartphone bluetooth connection issue

Changes made from version 4.30 to 4.40:

Added support for Connect IQ 1.4.2
Fix recording of Foot Pod cadence in some sports
Fixed custom Time/Distance alert messages
Fix Interval Time data field selection in Swim activity
Prevent Step Goal banner dismissing prematurely
Prevent smart notification alerts while in Connect IQ Applications

Changes made from version 4.20 to 4.30:

Added support for Connect IQ 1.3.3
Improved Pool Swim distance algorithm
Other minor fixes and improvements

Changes made from version 4.00 to 4.20:

Fix IOP reading multiple pen/key message issue

Changes made from version 3.50 to 4.00:

Added support for manual sync request from Garmin Connect Mobile.
Fixed issue with device settings sync after first time pairing.
Turned off GPS when starting a Connect IQ app to allow the app to determine if GPS should be turned on.
Added compatibility with golf maps containing hazards.
Fixed issue with sleep detection.
Added support for Connect IQ 1.3.
Added support for Apple Media Service - users can now control any active music player, e.g. Spotify, as well as volume (requires iOS 8.0 and higher)
Added support for phone apps to subscribe for more frequent data updates.
Fix smart notification bad memory handle issue.
Fix speed alert unit shown error for JPN.
Improve Bahasa Indonesia and Simplified Chinese Text.

Changes made from version 3.40 to 3.50:

Updated Connect IQ to support version 1.2.6.
Improved Bluetooth synchronization.
Fixed a weather synchronization bug.
Improved screen refresh on some pages.
Fix an issue where invalid temperature is shown in the Weather app.
Imporve notification feature.
Improve some page layouts.

System requirements

IBM-compatible PC running Windows 2000 or later operating system and an available USB port.