Support the detection of breathing variations during sleep.
Support passcode security feature with wrist detection.
Improve secure sensor pairing and updates.
Update the bike camera controls widget to support Varia Vue.
Allow Custom workouts to be used within the Walk activity profile.
Allow access to both Bike and Run daily suggested workouts on the calendar glance when scheduled on the same day.
Fix crash when using keyboard to reply to texts during activities.
Fix TrainingPeaks swim workouts showing all steps as kick.
Fix workouts with Treadmill profile showing 0% execution score.
Fix Strength workouts sometimes showing incorrect number of reps.
Fix an issue that could cause graphical irregularities on some screens.
Fix missing smart notification sound settings.
Fix a pin lock highlight issue.
Fix an anomaly on the altimeter chart page.
Fix an issue that sometimes prevented Stress and Body Battery history from showing on device.
Fix a distance issue that could occur in GPS Walk activities.
Fix a highlight issue on the glance list.
Fix activities showing as Other in the Body Battery glance's Factors page.
Fix the lap summary screen not showing during suggested workouts.
Fix a rounding issue on the Pool Swim interval timer.
Fix steps data sometimes not resetting at midnight.
Fix smart notifications turning on the display during Do Not Disturb.
Fix a possible crash when starting Live Event Sharing.
Fix an issue with skipping tracks using Apple Airpods Pro 2 [165 Music only]
Fix the Wi-Fi enable prompt failing in battery saver mode. [165 Music only]
Fix the syncing of audio notes in edited yoga workouts. [165 Music only]
Various bug fixes and improvements.
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Installing the Latest Software On Your Forerunner 165 Series
The following content provides information about how to update the software on a Garmin device, learn about the latest software update released, as well as information on how to become part of Garmin's beta program.
Select a topic below to learn more:
Installing the Latest Software on Your Garmin Device
The following are options for your Garmin device to receive software updates that are released.
Garmin Connect App
The Garmin Connect™ app will download software updates automatically behind the scenes while your device is connected to your mobile phone. There are no steps required for you to take to get the latest software. Generally, any released updates may take up to a week to download before prompting you to install on your device.
Garmin Express
Garmin Express™ software provides the ability to check for and download software updates automatically each time you connect your device to the computer. In addition, available map updates for devices that feature onboard mapping can be updated using Garmin Express. Follow the installation instructions through the link below.
Download Garmin Express For Your Computer.
Wi-Fi
Devices that have the ability to connect to Wi-Fi® will be able to update the software via a Wi-Fi sync. To see if your device has the ability to use Wi-Fi, see your owner's manual.
Garmin Beta Program
Garmin provides a public beta software program where users can enroll in and install software updates that are still under development. Issues discovered can be submitted through a bug report and community discussion about the update can take place. Not all devices will receive beta software. To learn more see:
Enrolling in and Learning About Garmin Beta Software Program
Additional Resources
For information on managing and updating maps see: Managing Maps on Garmin Devices With Garmin Express
For information on updating Connect IQ apps see: How to Update Connect IQ Content on My Garmin Watch
Software Update History
Select a version below to reveal the software change log. The calendar date indicates when the software version was released.
Fix smart notification tone option missing. (non-music version only)
Fix scheduled workouts can show off by one day in some time zones.
Fix completed DSW sometimes displaying as blank.
Fix UI layout issue for last activity tap-in when no activities yet.
Connect IQ bug fixes and improvements.
Various bug fixes and improvements.
Adds support for HRM 200 pairing and data.
Improvements to the Body Battery accuracy when users have multiple devices.
Improvements to Garmin Run Coach and Garmin Cycling Coach plans to include supplemental strength workouts.
Supports updates to the user's training readiness score throughout the day.
Improvements to the icons that display with notifications.
Supports passcode security feature with wrist detection.
Supports the latest Connect IQ apps, watch faces, and data fields.
Fix touch setting not always honored during activities.
Fix crash that could occur with customized activity alert.
Fix issue where alerts from one profile show up in another profile.
Fix issue where navigation fails with Hot Keys.
Fix CIQ glance icons on some products.
Fix issue that could cause workout video to hang.
Fix sleep mode schedule UI layout issue.
Fix potential crash when editing HR Zones.
Fix incorrect time in HR zones / incorrect HR zones.
Fix touch interaction for Map profile.
Fix LiveTrack popup messages during Resume Later.
Fix gesture setting over power cycle.
Fix Tone setting for notifications.
Allow custom workouts for Stair Stepper profile.
Fix interval max HR data field during swim rest.
Fix set count on edit reps page.
Fix race calendar countdown timer.
Fix flow when canceling glance folder creation via Real Time Settings.
Various bug fixes and improvements.