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D2 Mach 1 and D2 Mach 1 Pro Software Change History

D2™ Mach 1 and D2™ Mach 1 Pro aviator watch- Software Version 20.17 as of 2/14/2025.


Changes made from 19.41 to 20.17

  • Added marquee in smart notification widget.
  • Added CIQ System 8 Support.
  • Added connection type information for paired sensors.
  • Added open connection notification to heart rate broadcast app.
  • Fixed headphones not connecting on first attempt.
  • Fixed abnormal cadence issue when using metronome.
  • Fixed adding glance folders via Android GCM.
  • Fixed color of BMX cycling profile.
  • Fixed crash after panning or zooming map.
  • Fixed devices not entering MTP mode when gaming sensors are enabled.
  • Fixed Elevation Alert Tones.
  • Fixed image drawing for Outdoor Map+.
  • Fixed possible crash in the Coach widget.
  • Fixed possible crash in the smart notification widget.
  • Fixed possible crash on structured workouts.
  • Fixed possible crash when syncing headphones.
  • Improved Swim workout rest screen.
  • Updated Running Track Database.
  • Updated Training Readiness factors page.
  • Updated Translations.
  • Various bug fixes and improvements.

Changes made from 18.14 to 19.41

  • Fixed Potential Connect IQ application crash.

Changes made from 17.28 to 18.14

  • Added Garmin Share app.
  • Fixed issue causing activity calories and the number of activities to reset to 0 after completing Health Snapshot.
  • Fixed issue causing Garmin premade workout animations to be missing.
  • Fixed issue causing missing pan/zoom on map during navigation for find my phone.
  • Fixed issue causing Outdoor Maps+ downloads to get stuck at 0%.
  • Fixed issue that could cause Connect to fail to display which course was used for activity.
  • Fixed issue when navigating the watch would show the distance to the destination in feet/meters instead of Mi/KM.
  • Fixed issue where the golf glance could display a 0 value when using stableford scoring.
  • Fixed issue with a missing keyboard switch icon in some languages.
  • Fixed issue with strength workouts rounding the weight to the nearest whole number.
  • Fixed potential issue with connection of external bluetooth sensors.
  • Fixed potential issue with GPS track during snowshoe activities.
  • Fixed potential issue with the cursor on the golf map.
  • Fixed potential screen distortion on the watch face.
  • Fixed potential shutdown after receiving a flag measurement from a Z30.
  • Fixed potential Wi-Fi lock up when requesting software.
  • Improved race time predictions.
  • Updated translations.
  • Various bug fixes and improvements.

Changes made from 16.22 to 17.28

  • Fixed an issue causing Daily Suggested Workouts to fail to prompt.
  • Miscellaneous Improvements.

Changes made from 15.77 to 16.22

  • Added automatic activity type detection within multisport activities.
  • Added CIQ System7.
  • Added Jump Rope activity.
  • Added quick flashlight control when using double-tap LIGHT to enable the LED flashlight, for models with this hardware.
  • Added Sleep Coach widget glance.
  • Added support for Male audio prompts.
  • Added database of 400m running tracks all over the world.
  • Added the ability to double-tap the screen in golf green view to mark your current position as the hole location, if you are standing on the green.
  • Connect IQ bug fixes and improvements.
  • Fixed bug with "Footpod Connected" banner showing when paired to HRM strap.
  • Fixed CIQ animations.
  • Fixed issue where backlight would always stay on when night vision is enabled (Tactix 7 non-AMOLED models only).
  • Fixed issue where date format setting would not sync down from Garmin Connect during device setup.
  • Fixed issue where navigation could incorrectly also include a straight-line routing back to start.
  • Fixed issue where primary race widget would not show results of race completed earlier in the day.
  • Fixed issue where Spotify shuffle and repeat controls would not work.
  • Fixed issue with city search where some cities would not be found.
  • Fixed issue with error icon incorrectly drawing next to the smart notification widget glance.
  • Fixed issue with some widget glance folder views when in large font mode.
  • Fixed potential issue causing shutdowns when using heart rate in Connect IQ.
  • Fixed potential issue where flashlight could enable during a treadmill activity.
  • Fixed potential issue with temperature data fields on CIQ watch faces.
  • Fixed potential issues when configuring map layer toggles when subscribed to Outdoor Maps+.
  • Fixed potential shutdown due to WeChat Pay.
  • Fixed potential shutdown when deleting a course.
  • Fixed potential shutdown when launching a workout in the workouts app.
  • Fixed potential shutdown when listening to music during an activity.
  • Fixed potential shutdown when requesting weather data.
  • Fixed potential shutdown when resetting device to default settings.
  • Fixed potential shutdown with CIQ widget glances.
  • Fixed UI issue in golf activity on FMB page.
  • Fixed widget glance folder view for Fish Forecast widget.
  • Improved '5 Minute' backlight timeout setting to 'No Timeout' (non-AMOLED only.)
  • Improved display of ski/snowboard activity summaries to exclude chairlift data.
  • Improved incident detection not supported banner to only show once per power cycle of the device.
  • Improved Max Heart Rate prompt.
  • Improved scaling on elevation charts to show more variation in elevation where it previously looked flat.

Changes made from 14.68 to 15.77

  • Added the ability to track naps, including a new Nap widget and an updated Sleep widget.
  • Additions and enhancements to the Body Battery feature.
  • Added audio prompts for course points.
  • Added the ability to display images within smart notifications (Android only).
  • Added large font mode which can be accessed in System > Display menu.
  • Added workout audio notes support.
  • Added Inline Skating activity.
  • Added a Moon Phase widget.
  • Added tracking of splits for Ski.
  • Added NAVIC GPS support.
  • Added a confirmation popup when saving an activity via touch.
  • Added ability to enable Red Shift when Do Not Disturb is enabled.
  • Added 'View Climbs' option for cycling races.
  • Added workout audio note preview on steps with videos.
  • Expanded Red Shift functionality to include Orange and Green colors as well (AMOLED models only.)
  • Fixed GroupTrack icon not drawing correctly.
  • Fixed issue causing dog symbols to not show up on the map.
  • Fixed issue causing lap cadence spikes in swim.
  • Fixed issue causing position fluctuation when navigating between waypoints.
  • Fixed issue that could cause a blank heart rate graph in post activity summary for the Gaming activity.
  • Fixed issue where backlight could be turned on via the back button on the map even though settings disable it.
  • Fixed issue where device would restart when receiving many back-to-back smart notifications.
  • Fixed issue where Spotify and Amazon wouldn't launch to currently playing song.
  • Fixed issue with hourly forecast data in the weather app.
  • Fixed issue with pace in workout alerts.
  • Fixed issue with trip countdown discrepancy in Jet Lag adviser when compared to Garmin Connect.
  • Fixed LTHR HR/LTHR Pace/FTP not syncing to Garmin Connect correctly.
  • Fixed potential issue where the app list and or widget glances lists would be modified after a software update.
  • Fixed potential issue where calendar and notification apps would not launch properly.
  • Fixed potential issue where golf maps would draw incorrectly.
  • Fixed potential issue with CIQ data fields not saving after being added to an activity data page.
  • Fixed potential issue with GPS elevation.
  • Fixed potential shutdown in morning report with a race event.
  • Fixed potential shutdown when a large number of maps are loaded.
  • Fixed potential shutdown when following a cycling course for a primary race.
  • Fixed potential shutdown when reviewing a map location.
  • Fixed potential shutdown when using redshift.
  • Fixed recovery time tip being cutoff in certain languages.
  • Fixed the pool length setting possibly missing from activity settings menu.
  • Improved audio tone sound.
  • Improved flashlight page in red shift mode.
  • Improved gestures to always be sent to CIQ WFes, regardless of backlight setting. (Non-AMOLED models.)
  • Improved keyboard to open to the touch layout if opened via touch.
  • Improved race calendar to show races without an assigned priority.
  • Improvements and fixes to the time zones app.
  • Removed the limitation on the number of points allowed in a course.
  • Updates and improvements to the Time Zone app and widget glance.
  • Fixed an issue where some ski/snowboard runs were not tracked as expected.
  • Fixed an issue where ski/snowboard total descent was not reported correctly.
  • Updated Translations.
  • Various bug fixes and improvements.
  • Fixed a potential crash on the map page when certain maps are used.
  • Fixed missing ski/snowboard distance in the All Stats section for those activities.

Changes made from 14.36 to 14.68

  • Fixed a potential crash when syncing with phone.
  • Fixed a potential issue with inability to sync after pairing to Garmin Express.
  • Fixed issue where Body Battery was incorrectly written to some activities.
  • Fixed possible issue with Thai language.
  • Fixed possible UI issue with the music player.
  • Fixed potential shutdown in plan overview for a primary race.
  • Fixed some translation issues.
  • Fixes and improvements to the music player.

Changes made from 13.22 to 14.36

  • Added new activity types to non-Pro models: American Football, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Soccer/Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Archery, Overland, BMX, Racket sports and more!
  • Added Device Settings Backup and Restore.
  • Added ability to set multiple locations in the weather app on device.
  • Added Gaming App.
  • Added Workouts App.
  • Added Golf "Plays Like" improvements.
  • Added Golf Biomes support for OLED products.
  • Added Multisport option for race calendar.
  • Added new Golf Virtual Caddie interface.
  • Added support for Hill Score and Endurance Score features on fenix 7 series, Epix Gen 2, and Marq 2.
  • Added Shaded Relief feature to the map for fenix 7 series, Epix Gen 2, and Marq 2.
  • Added split screen and radial data field layouts to the map for fenix 7 series, Epix Gen 2, and Marq 2.
  • Added support for weather overlay map in the weather app for fenix 7 series, Epix Gen 2, and Marq 2.
  • Added support for new Di2 cassette sprocket patterns.
  • Added support for the Recent Apps hot key to Non-Pro models.
  • Added workout muscle map support for HIIT, Cardio, and Pilates.
  • Added Trolling Motor app (allows anglers to control their Garmin Force or Force Kraken Trolling Motor through a compatible Garmin smartwatch. Garmin Force Trolling Motor must be updated to the July 2023
  • software update.)
  • Added Trolling Motor page to Fish and Boat activities if paired to a Garmin Force or Force Kraken Trolling Motor.
  • Added Fish Forecast (uses solunar theory to predict the best times to fish.)
  • Added a link to Garmin Connect Mobile in My Workouts within the Workouts App.
  • Added haptic feedback to wifi sync failure case.
  • Added power guide support to the race widget.
  • Enable Red Shift on non-Pro AMOLED products.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause severe battery drain for users with a Garmin Pay wallet and with 14.32 installed.
  • Fix Golf scorecard button not properly dismissing.
  • Fix race time prediction on races with distance longer than a marathon.
  • Fixed a bug where the activity units setting was overwriting units outside the activity.
  • Fixed an issue in Fish and Hunt that would show different options with touch vs button press.
  • Fixed an issue in Fish where logging a catch or saving a location wouldn't work correctly if there was no GPS signal.
  • Fixed an issue in Tides where alerts would occur at the wrong time.
  • Fixed an issue in Tides where the alert cursor would be inaccurate.
  • Fixed Connect IQ watch faces still getting gestures even when gestures are disabled.
  • Fixed drawing issue with chart data fields in certain data field positions.
  • Fixed issue that could cause stale weather data.
  • Fixed issue when paired to Varia Vision.
  • Fixed issue with Gaming win rate not matching Garmin Connect.
  • Fixed issue with golf plays like using stale weather data.
  • Fixed issue with Race Day weather wind speeds.
  • Fixed issue with sleep watch face showing an incorrect alarm time.
  • Fixed issue with touchscreen not working when the backlight is off on fenix 7 series devices.
  • Fixed missing Daily Suggested Workouts in the Workouts app.
  • Fixed potential display flicker when using Connect IQ watch faces.
  • Fixed potential issue causing the inReach widget glance to stop updating.
  • Fixed potential issue that could cause a crash on software update.
  • Fixed potential issue when a large number of mp3 files are on the device.
  • Fixed potential issue where a user may be unable to play music in Spotify.
  • Fixed potential issue where Spotify would show blank except for the control buttons.
  • Fixed potential issue with the Reference Point App when a large number of waypoints are loaded.
  • Fixed potential lockup on the wallet page.
  • Fixed potential shutdown in the Tides app.
  • Fixed potential shutdown on weather map.
  • Fixed potential shutdown when using a course and viewing the Climb Pro data screen.
  • Fixed potential UI issue with HRV display in Morning Report.
  • Fixed UI flow issue when viewing an event in the calendar.
  • Fixed UI issue when a 3 digit HRV value is present in Morning Report.
  • Improved golf Hole Picker.
  • Updated translations.

Changes made from 11.28 to 13.22

  • Add more apps/glances to power controls and hotkeys.
  • Added 7-day Sleep Stage graph.
  • Added a new activity profile for obstacle course race events.
  • Added ability to get GPS location in the Environment menu for Applied Ballistics (Tactix 7 Only).
  • Added Activity Stage page.
  • Added Calorie Burn Rate chart to post-activity summary.
  • Added Connect IQ App Review flow.
  • Added Cycling Readiness course analysis page.
  • Added flashlight strobe power key Control Menu item.
  • Added HRV Status 4-week historical graph.
  • Added Load Ratio to Training Status.
  • Added more data field options to the hierarchical data page layout.
  • Added Obstacle Course Racing activity.
  • Added page to view current training workload ratio.
  • Added PulseOx battery tip.
  • Added support for Cycling Events as Primary Race events.
  • Added support for Wrist Based Running Dynamics.
  • Added support for wrist-based running dynamics: receive running form feedback without an accessory.
  • Added Workout Execution Score to post-activity summary.
  • Fixed altitude calibration prompt not showing up.
  • Fixed Armenian font issue.
  • Fixed Custom Power Mode not allowing assignment to an activity.
  • Fixed double-tap to zoom on map.
  • Fixed golf Green Contour drawing on fenix devices.
  • Fixed Golf Map drawing issues.
  • Fixed issue causing incorrect Off Course warnings.
  • Fixed issue causing Power Mode to get stuck on "Extended" power mode.
  • Fixed issue causing shutdowns when updating audio prompt files.
  • Fixed issue on MARQ 2 causing the OHR to still come on even if it is turned off.
  • Fixed issue that could cause gaps in HRV overnight graph in Connect.
  • Fixed issue that would sometimes show the run timer as negative in Wakesports activities.
  • Fixed issue where Health Snapshot glance was unable to be added for Quatix watches.
  • Fixed issue where large step count values would not fit in some places on watch faces.
  • Fixed issue where Power Modes were not turning on when auto-enabled for activity.
  • Fixed issue where several Tides menu options wouldn't appear.
  • Fixed issue where Tactix 7 watches wouldn't display nautical units correctly.
  • Fixed issue where the max speed of Wakesports activities would sometimes be incorrect.
  • Fixed issue with 'based on' HR Zone setting.
  • Fixed issue with battery saver toggle while in sleep mode.
  • Fixed issue with flashlight cadence mode not showing red flashes.
  • Fixed issue with HIIT custom timer number picker.
  • Fixed issue with incorrect weight after editing the last set's weight in the Strength activity.
  • Fixed issue with Max Speed for indoor activities.
  • Fixed issue with Outdoor Maps+ after having cleared settings on the device.
  • Fixed issue with Outdoor Maps+ deactivation flow.
  • Fixed issue with Rally pedal calibration.
  • Fixed issue with Saved Locations list.
  • Fixed issue with the Training Status glance not handling the Paused state correctly.
  • Fixed map banner only showing coordinates rather than selected POIs.
  • Fixed missing access to Calibrate Power before the timer is started.
  • Fixed Outdoor Maps+ download estimates when selected area is zoomed out far.
  • Fixed possible issue where a transit card's balance might not update.
  • Fixed potential Daylight Savings Time issue when traveling.
  • Fixed potential issue where the wallet would not launch.
  • Fixed potential issue where tones would alert when they shouldn't.
  • Fixed potential issue with resuming Outdoor Maps+ downloads.
  • Fixed potential issue with step goal dates in morning report.
  • Fixed potential shutdown on the Automotive watch face (MARQ 2 Only).
  • Fixed potential shutdown when adding a new power mode.
  • Fixed potential shutdown when clearing smart notifications.
  • Fixed potential shutdown when downloading large contents in Outdoor Maps+.
  • Fixed potential shutdown when pairing with a Zwift in a virtual run activity.
  • Fixed potential shutdown when stopping a Free workout.
  • Fixed potential shutdown when syncing with the Explore app.
  • Fixed potential shutdown when viewing fitness age.
  • Fixed potential shutdown with Drill Start in Pool Swim.
  • Fixed potential UI overlap in the Heart Rate glance.
  • Fixed Recovery Time discrepancy.
  • Improved access to Pace Pro plan creation.
  • Improved compass smoothness on the compass page.
  • Improved course complete banner.
  • Improved map pan/zoom controls.
  • Improvements to Altitude Acclimation.
  • Smart notifications will now keep the screen on when a gesture-down occurs, unless the device is interacted with (Epix/Marq Only).
  • Updated translations.

Changes made from 10.43 to 11.28

  • Added bearing pointer to Airport Info widget glance.
  • Added bearing pointer to nearest airport list.
  • Added aviation icon for folders.
  • Added vibration on Fly activity start.
  • Added support for Primary Wearable and Primary Training Device (Unified Training Status.)
  • Added support and compatibility for the Outdoor Maps+ Subscription. This can be found in Map Manager.
  • Added Jet Lag Adviser
  • Added improved Backcountry Ski and Snowboard activities to automatically detect climbs, descents, and transition time.
  • Added wakesport activities, including wakesurf, wakeboard, water ski, and tube, to the list of available activities.
  • Added the sail expedition activity to the list of available activities.
  • Added sunrise/sunset app improvements, which includes a map of the sun's position, sun altitude graph, and almanac information to the sunrise and sunset glance.
  • Added support for Connect IQ System 6.
  • Added Distance to Start data field to the Sail Race activity on the Regatta Timer page.
  • Added 'Map Only' Touch setting to activities.
  • Added multi code point emoji support.
  • Added PacePro strategy page to Race widget.
  • Added Race Day card to Morning Report.
  • Added Stamina data field to Bike sports.
  • Added unspecified gender support.
  • Fixed possible issue with sensor hub reporting v0.00 after update.
  • Fixed possible issue with the PulseOx page not updating when taking a measurement.
  • Fixed possible issue with where the power guide page might be missing from the timer loop.
  • Fixed possible warning about maximum number of sport profiles being reached.
  • Fixed potential shutdown when changing between TAF/MOS/METAR Aviation Weather widget via touch.
  • Fixed shutdown when switching barometer from METAR to Manual on altimeter settings menu.
  • Fixed issue with changing Auto Fly setting in Garmin Connect Mobile disabling auto fly on watch.
  • Fixed an issue where the device was exiting battery saver when accessing the activity list multiple times in a row.
  • Fixed an issue with day of week labels on the active calories graph.
  • Fixed blank Connect IQ glances when using 4 or more.
  • Fixed golf plays like icon display issue.
  • Fixed heart rate graph color inconsistency in post activity summary.
  • Fixed HRV overlap in Morning Report in some languages.
  • Fixed incorrect page being pushed during indoor biking activities.
  • Fixed incorrect targets for Cycling anaerobic Daily Suggested Workouts.
  • Fixed intermittent shutdowns when connected to some phones.
  • Fixed issue causing double tone sound when pressing a key.
  • Fixed issue causing no Lactate Threshold test in Track Run.
  • Fixed issue causing Power Guides to show up as an option for runs.
  • Fixed issue where back swipes were not exiting Connect IQ apps.
  • Fixed issue where daily suggested workouts were not prompting again after ending a coach workout.
  • Fixed issue where palm touch could cause a shutdown when first used on a CIQ widget and then later trying to open a native widget.
  • Fixed issue where strength reps display could show an incorrect value.
  • Fixed issue where vibration could remain stuck on when using touch on the radial keyboard.
  • Fixed issue with Daily Suggested Workouts for long rides in Morning Report.
  • Fixed issue with emergency contacts.
  • Fixed issue with golf auto shot detection.
  • Fixed issue with map not showing all selectable points in some areas.
  • Fixed issue with the golf par value not showing correctly in Thai.
  • Fixed issue with the Race Calendar when multiple races are present.
  • Fixed missing heart rate chart in activity after having paired an RCT 715.
  • Fixed potential issue causing a sleep score of 0.
  • Fixed potential issue with sleep tracking.
  • Fixed potential issue with the save location feature not populating a valid position.
  • Fixed potential issues with running power graph and gauge.
  • Fixed potential shutdown in sleep window edit after having received a smart notification.
  • Fixed potential shutdown in Strength activity.
  • Fixed potential shutdown in XC Skate Skiing activity when trying to start the activity and using HRM Pro+.
  • Fixed potential shutdown when accessing the SOS flashlight feature.
  • Fixed potential shutdown when launching a strength workout.
  • Fixed potential shutdown when pausing training from the Daily Suggested Workout prompt.
  • Fixed potential shutdowns starting or during an activity.
  • Fixed Race Day morning report 'time until event' text.
  • Fixed Shimano STEPS ebike not showing up in search.
  • Fixed shutdown when entering 'edit mode' via press and hold on a graphical data field.
  • Fixed stocks app search not returning symbols that don't have exchanges.
  • Improved Aviation Database Updates via Wi-Fi.
  • Improved the Anchor app by adding a map page, anchor waypoint, and circle representing the drift radius.
  • Improved the Ultra Run 'Auto Rest' UI and performance.
  • Update Stocks Color for Thailand and Singapore.
  • Updated translations.
  • Fixed potential shutdown in Strength activity.

Changes made form 9.36 to 10.43

  • Added a prompt to end Resume Later for an activity when user is near the start of their Sleep Window.
  • Added ability to select running or cycling VO2 Max on watch faces.
  • Added Anchor, Sail, and Sail Race activities.
  • Added golf scoring settings menu.
  • Added haptics to more places, including scrolling lists.
  • Added Morning Report: displays a morning report when you wake up that features the weather, your sleep summary, HRV status, and more.
  • Added nautical units options for Boat, Sail, and Sail Race activities.
  • Added QR code to Bluetooth pairing flow.
  • Added Reference Point as a hot key option.
  • Added support for Armenian characters.
  • Added support for heart rate chest strap in Yoga, Breathwork, and Health Snapshot.
  • Added System Settings app.
  • Added the Auto Rest/Pause setting to the Ultra Run activity, which automatically creates a rest interval or pauses the activity.
  • Added the Backcountry Snowboard activity to the list of available activities.
  • Added the Disc Golf activity to the list of available activities.
  • Added the Grade Adjusted Pace data field that displays your average pace adjusted by the steepness of the terrain.
  • Added the Next Fork data field that displays the distance to the next fork in the trail for the course you're following.
  • Added Tides glance.
  • Added Wrist-Based Running Power: adds running power data to activities without the need for a running dynamics accessory.
  • Fixed an issue that could potentially prevent appropriate VO2 Max updates.
  • Fixed issue causing sleep data to no longer show later in the day.
  • Fixed issue with altitude calibration.
  • Fixed issue with automatic step goals.
  • Fixed issue with Connect IQ Swim data fields.
  • Fixed issue with glance folders where calendar could show the incorrect time.
  • Fixed issue with Spotify music playback when shuffle is used.
  • Fixed issue with track points when using Ultratrac mode.
  • Fixed potential issue in Daily Suggested Workouts when changing target type.
  • Fixed potential issue with Pace when using a HRM or foot pod.
  • Fixed potential issues with Music playback when using Airpods Pro 2.
  • Fixed potential shutdown when downloading a map in Map Manager.
  • Fixed potential shutdown when using Navigation during an activity.
  • Fixed slowness in segments list.
  • Fixed UI issue on timer when a lap is longer than 1 hour.
  • Improved map pan/zoom enter/exit experience.
  • Improved speed of Wi-Fi.
  • Improvements and fixes to settings interaction with Garmin Connect mobile app.
  • Improved download of MOS/Meteogram data for nearest airports.
  • Updated Translations.
  • Various bug fixes and improvements.

Changes made from 9.33 to 9.36

  • Fixed issue causing increased battery drain when using large Strava segments.
  • Fixed issue that could cause inaccuracies in the reported primary benefit for Training Effect.
  • Fixed issue causing Golf to sometimes not advance to the next hole automatically.
  • Fixed issue where long activities were causing the watch to behave poorly.
  • Fixed potential inaccuracies in the Race Time Predictions.
  • Fixed potential issue with Daily Suggested Workout plan overview.

Changes made from 8.37 to 9.33

  • Fixed potential shutdown when selecting certain airports in the Airport Info widget.
  • Fixed potential shutdown on Meteogram page.
  • Improved nearest airport search.
  • Improved Gust Factor aviation alert.
  • Improved potential battery drain for automatic aviation database updates overnight on WiFi.
  • Improved display of NEXRAD when using multiple tiles.
  • Added a "What's New" screen to call out new features in software updates.
  • Added a notification for the user when their suggested workouts have been updated to prepare for a race.
  • Added a power key control menu item for RCT.
  • Added a Reference Point app.
  • Added a watch face chart data fields for battery level and floors climbed.
  • Added ability to disable temperature recording for an activity.
  • Added ability to manually update software via Wi-Fi to the software update menu.
  • Added categorization to Activity setup.
  • Added course directional arrows to course lines on the map.
  • Added Cycling Ability feature.
  • Added Cycling Power Guide support.
  • Added eBike support.
  • Added 'End Sleep' prompt to App list access.
  • Added Golf Virtual Caddie support.
  • Added Golf wind speed and direction support.
  • Added Grit and Flow to eMTB activity.
  • Added multicolor support to Climb Pro graphs for non-biking activities.
  • Added Overnight HRV Status feature.
  • Added Plan Overview page to Daily Suggested Workouts.
  • Added Race Day features.
  • Added SatIQ support.
  • Added Sleep Score history page to Sleep widget.
  • Added Stocks widget.
  • Added support for Run Power when paired with a compatible accessory.
  • Added Training Readiness feature.
  • Added Widget Glance folders.
  • Fixed an issue where GCM could show 0 instead of 12am in sleep window settings.
  • Fixed an issue where using a Hot Key to open Timer from the Spotify library would return to an empty screen.
  • Fixed golf Tournament mode Green View zoom scaling issue.
  • Fixed inability to access Segments during an Ultra Run activity.
  • Fixed issue causing Connect IQ watch faces to be stuck in their high power mode after palm touching to get back to the watch face.
  • Fixed issue causing device to incorrectly report that it was out of storage space.
  • Fixed issue in calendar widget glance where all future events were being displayed as "tomorrow."
  • Fixed issue where a Connect IQ watch face would be stuck in its high power display while watch was in low power mode.
  • Fixed issue where a solar setting was showing up in the Garmin Connect app on non-solar devices.
  • Fixed issue where activity summary would not always timeout back to the watch face.
  • Fixed issue where battery saver could enable unexpectedly.
  • Fixed issue where copying an activity in GCM would only allow one copy.
  • Fixed issue where incorrect text could be displayed on the map download page.
  • Fixed issue where power save would activate even if navigation was still calculating.
  • Fixed issue where RCT could disconnect while on the widget glance.
  • Fixed issue where some course points could not be selected.
  • Fixed issue where the "Off Course" alert was still alerting even if turned off.
  • Fixed issue where user could be prompted to select which wrist their watch is on after already configuring this setting.
  • Fixed issue with auto lap pace alert showing 0:00 time.
  • Fixed issue with automatic golf course updates.
  • Fixed issue with Climb Pro graph coloring for some bike profiles.
  • Fixed issue with floor climb detection in multisport.
  • Fixed issue with hours field for Set Timer in strength workouts.
  • Fixed issue with the Lock on Road feature.
  • Fixed issue with touch interaction when viewing a Climb preview.
  • Fixed issues with Jumpmaster wind entry.
  • Fixed potential acclimation trend arrow overlap in post activity summary.
  • Fixed potential display lockup.
  • Fixed potential incorrect icon usage in some data fields.
  • Fixed potential intermittent shutdown on solar models.
  • Fixed potential issues causing increased battery drain while an InReach device is paired.
  • Fixed potential issues with Connect IQ app installs.
  • Fixed potential missing settings in GCM for non-solar devices.
  • Fixed potential position drift for Open Water Swim activities.
  • Fixed potential screen flash when using a Connect IQ watch face.
  • Fixed potential shutdown after an activity.
  • Fixed potential shutdown after updating an HRM device.
  • Fixed potential shutdown on the Sensors' About page.
  • Fixed potential shutdown when changing music during an activity.
  • Fixed potential shutdown when in a strength workout and transitioning from a jog step.
  • Fixed potential shutdown when receiving a tip while on a Connect IQ watch face.
  • Fixed potential shutdown when viewing an elevation graph in activity history and pressing back before the load finishes.
  • Fixed potential shutdown with body battery graph on the watch face.
  • Fixed potential time overlap on the automotive watch face.
  • Fixed run/walk/idle splits for multisport.
  • Fixed some localization/translation issues.
  • Fixed transit card activation issue.
  • Fixed UI issue with snowshoe icon when starting a snowshoe activity.
  • Fixed Xero widget not acquiring GPS.
  • Improve virtual caddie rounds remaining to have a black background instead of white.
  • Improved automatic altimeter calibration.
  • Improved Flashlight to remember configured settings over a power cycle.
  • Improved race time predictions.
  • Improved sensors menu by moving connected sensors to the top of the list.
  • Improved the automatic max heart rate notifications and associated settings.
  • Improved VO2 Max graph to now show 4 weeks of data.
  • Improvements and fixes made to Green Contours support.
  • Improvements and fixes made to the Adventure Race activity.
  • Improvements made to Daily Suggested Workouts.
  • Improvements made to Training Status.
  • Increased the maximum Golf Club count to 30.
  • Update usage of alpha/beta status on About page.
  • Updated phone app pairing flow to now use PIN comparison.
  • Updated translations.
  • WHR improvements

Changes made from 8.18 to 8.37

  • Added ability to delete Strength workouts from device.
  • Added the ability to add workout related "interval" fields (speed, pace, time, distance, and reps) to any configurable data screen.
  • Added feedback for installation angle reset for bike power meters.
  • Fixed issue causing roads to not draw on the map at times.
  • Fixed issue where Connect IQ glances would not show if multiple were present.
  • Fixed issue causing erroneous Storage Full messages.
  • Fixed inability to calibrate treadmill distance.
  • Fixed issue causing manual Wi-Fi sync to fail with server connection error.
  • Fixed inability to remove Connect IQ apps via phone.
  • Fixed a few UI issues with the Tides app.
  • Fixed a potential shutdown with multisport activities when using Connect IQ data fields.
  • Fixed not being able to re-add the main data screen in the Fish activity.
  • Fixed issue where the Health Snapshot activity could connect to external sensors.
  • Fixed an issue where the golf map and green contours would not be drawn correctly after a fresh download to the device.
  • Fixed golf green contour line density in some scenarios.
  • Fixed issue with power modes in activity reverting to normal mode.
  • Fixed issue causing some users to receive poor cycling V02 Max and Performance Condition estimates.
  • Updated translations.

Changes made from 7.66 to 8.18

  • Added palm screen support while in Connect IQ apps.
    Added to and improved ability to modify settings in Garmin Connect mobile app.
    Added Adventure Race start and end time to post activity summary UI.
    Added Acclimation, Pace, Detailed Speed, Bouldering Metrics, Strength Metrics, and Indoor Climbing Metrics to post activity summary UI.
    Added ability to perform Map Manager wifi map downloads when connecting to a computer as well.
    Added download time estimation to map manager.
    Added support for preloaded maps to update via map manager (Golf and Ski maps, etc.)
    Added ability to toggle smart notifications in notifications and alerts menu.
    Added ability to change the record activity setting mid-round for Golf.
    Added new watch face data field types: 1, 2, 3 item raw data fields, sunrise/sunset, calories, alternate time zones, body battery, steps.
    Added ability to go back to a Connect IQ watch face while in an activity.
    Added prompt when user tries to start a Connect IQ app that records an activity when an activity is already being recorded.
    Added option menu to Heart Rate app.
    Added Stamina fields to the Adventure Racing activity.
    Added a message that displays when heart rate dependent features are launched when Heart Rate tracking setting is disabled.
    Added prompt when accesssing PulseOx glance when wrist heart rate is turned off.
    Added Fitness Age display to User Profile settings.
    Added Streak display to Steps widget.
    Added Connect IQ System 5 support.
    Added Fish activity.
    Added Green Contours support to golf.
    Added Horseback Riding activity.
    Added support for TM2 position formatting.
    Added a side options menu to the sleep widget.
    Added Compass settings to the Adventure Race options menu.
    Added support for the following Extended Display data fields: Stamina, steps, active calories, and battery hours.
    Added Enhanced Strength functionality, which includes an improved workout preview with a map of muscles that will be used, improved User Interface in free mode and workouts, and improvements to the Rep and Weight editing experience.
    Added ability to access action menus via touchscreen tap.
    Added Map Manager native app.
    Added setting to use WiFi for aviation weather data if Bluetooth connection fails.
    Changed backlight keys setting to Keys and Touch - disabling Backlight response for button presses will now also prevent the backlight from responding to Touchscreen input.
    Changed wording of “Stand” time to “Idle” time.
    Decreased METAR/TAF marquee scroll start time.
    Fixed potential issue causing 0 recorded distance for Pool Swim activities.
    Fixed potential lockup after completing a Daily Suggested Workout or Garmin Coach workout.
    Fixed issue with HRV not showing up in a Health Snapshot.
    Fixed potential freeze when sending an InReach message.
    Fixed potential shutdown when navigating a round trip course.
    Fixed UI flow issue in Jumpmaster when altimeter calibration is set to "Nightly."
    Fixed erroneous InReach searching after completing a Health Snapshot and having previously paired an InReach device.
    Fixed some minor watch face UI issues.
    Fixed issue where pace and heart rate audio prompts were only giving averages.
    Fixed issue causing map zoom buttons to sometimes disappear when in the Around Me feature.
    Fixed issue causing alarm indicator on the sleep mode watch face to not show up if the alarm was set after a specific time.
    Fixed an issue where accessing an activity profile might not prompt for a Daily Suggested Workout as expected.
    Fixed issue causing flattened elevation plot when using Direct Routing.
    Fixed potential shutdown when in a round of Golf.
    Fixed issue with Auto Climb where user is unable to edit data screens if on run profile or switched to current screen.
    Fixed Lap Alert translation truncation.
    Fixed an issue where wrist heart rate would not turn on if turned on while in the middle of an activity.
    Fixed a Connect IQ app issue where apps that record activities would time out to normal run activities when paused.
    Fixed issue that could cause display to be slow to wake using Gesture setting, if CIQ watchface was active.
    Fixed golf green view map update issues.
    Fixed UI list index issue in map manager after having queued a map download.
    Fixed issues with Connect IQ watch face low power transition.
    Fixed potential issue with active calories value.
    Fixed potential issue where Ascent and Descent data fields could overlap other data fields.
    Fixed Golf issues with downloaded Course maps.
    Fixed issue where custom Power Mode profile Display settings would not work in activity.
    Fixed potential UI color issue on the keyboard.
    Fixed issue where Connect IQ apps were not reloading after being updated.
    Fixed UI issue with Adventure Race alert names.
    Fixed potential UI issue on Acclimation post activity summary page.
    Fixed issue with Connect IQ ActivityInfo::distanceToDestination.
    Fixed issue with saved location icon.
    Fixed issues with calendar widget glance.
    Fixed ability to access controls menu when in critically low battery mode.
    Fixed issue with minimum value on Intensity Minutes graph.
    Fixed issue where timer would be allowed to start when in a map activity and doing an altitude calibration.
    Fixed potential issue where Main Menu could not be opened.
    Fixed UI issues on Garmin Pay wallet page.
    Fixed missing 'sync complete' message after download a Connect IQ app via Wi-Fi through the Connect IQ Store app on device.
    Fixed potential issue where a user could get stuck in the lap banner.
    Fixed issue where device could be unlocked by any key after having been locked via hot key.
    Fixed many translations and localization issues.
    Fixed Nautical Speed setting in windsurf activity.
    Fixed issue where ski maps could show wrong positions.
    Fixed issue where the music widget wouldn’t always time out.
    Fixed issue where activity summary would display incorrect information for multisport activities.
    Fixed potential shutdown when saving an activity and using a CIQ data field.
    Fixed issue where wrist gestures would not work when a power mode is enabled.
    Fixed potential map coloring issues with certain maps.
    Fixed missing course line on map when racing an activity.
    Fixed issue with touchscreen disabled during data screen previews.
    Fixed potential issue with sending/receiving InReach messages.
    Fixed potential InReach remote issue where message would contain bad characters.
    Fixed issue where turning off system vibrations would also turn off haptic vibrations.
    Fixed possible elevation jumps in activities.
    Fixed to force display on in Emergency mode.
    Fixed to end Emergency Mode if auto ending Fly.
    Fixed Explore app compatibility for Android.
    Fixed Smart Notifications settings.
    Fixed potential shutdowns on aviation weather pages.
    Fixed to allow palm gesture on aviation weather pages.
    Fixed Gust Factor aviation alert.
    Fixed to disallow adding Elevation data screen in Fly activity.
    Fixed Fly activity to not play "Lap" audio prompts.
    Fixed NRST search to respect airport options settings.
    Fixed potential crash in NRST list page during search.
    Improved initial pairing flow in some cases which would cause the user to be stuck at the Garmin Connect logo.
    Improved map UI when selecting a point while on the map.
    Improved timer alarm design.
    Improved sleep detection.
    Improved User Interface (UI) of InReach app.
    Improved power mode UI.
    Improved touch support in some places.
    Improvements made to map manager map download.
    Improvements and fixes made to Health Snapshot.
    Improved wording of sleep mode touch setting to be "auto" and "off."
    Improved Aviation Wi-Fi DB updates.
    Improved weather requests and aviation alerts.
    Improved sorting nearest aviation points by distance.
    Improved Aviation settings in Garmin Connect Mobile app.
    Improved watch face best runway calculations.
    Improved map drawing for destination airport text.
    Removed haptic feedback for watch face data fields that do not launch anything (i.e. "epix" logo.)
    Removed Music first time tip that referenced incorrect button.
    Updated support for Shimano Di2.
    Updated language translations.
    Various other bug fixes and improvements.
    Updated cloud icons for Unknown Precipitation and No Weather.
    Updated translations.

7.66 Included:

  • Added setting to use Wi-Fi for aviation weather data if BLE connection fails
  • Added Map Manager native app
  • Fixed possible elevation jumps in activities
  • Fixed to force display on in Emergency mode
  • Fixed to end Emergency mode if auto ending Fly
  • Fixed Exlpore app compatibility for Android
  • Fixed Smart Notifications settings
  • Improved Aviation Wi-Fi DB updates
  • Improved weather requests and aviation alerts
  • Updated cloud icons for Unknown Precipitation and NO Weather
  • Decreased Metar/TAF marquee scroll start time