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Update and Learn About Software for the Instinct 3 Solar Series
Keeping your software up to date will ensure that you get the best performance and latest features, which are listed in the What’s New? section. Methods for
updating software
are described below.
What's New?
System Software May 2025 Release Notes v9.21
Continued Improvements and Bug Fixes
Fixed potential crash during GPS activities.
Added Rucking activity.
Adds the Pack Weight activity setting.
Added interval support to Timers and Stage Timer app (Tactical only).
Added Delete all Targets option to Applied Ballistics (Tactical only).
Added support for Garmin Connect+ .
Supports the detection of breathing variations during sleep.
Supports passcode security feature with wrist detection.
Added support for additional locations in Weather glance.
Added Daily Suggested Workouts to Workouts app.
Fixed possible freeze when viewing daily summary.
Fixed activity power mode setting in GCM.
Fixed possible crashes during GPS activities.
Fixed issue where HR glance could not be accessed when WHR was disabled.
Fixed access to activities from History glance.
Fixed issue where battery estimate would incorrectly display "Low" during indoor activities.
Fixed issue where battery estimate would not adjust correctly when editing power mode.
Fixed crash while plugged in to computer.
Fixed possible crash when disconnecting from computer.
Fixed watch face month abbreviation.
Various Gaming activity fixes and improvements.
Fixed courses not appearing in race widget.
Fixed Jump Mode missing from Jump Rope activity settings.
Fixed "Target Finished" alert after starting Jump Rope activity.
Fixed issue where device could not connect to PC after using the Gaming activity.
Fixed Golf distance units.
Previous Versions
System Software March 2025 Release Notes v8.09
Continued Improvements and Bug Fixes
Added Area Calc app.
Added additional controls menu items.
Added After Sunset gesture setting.
Added History glance.
Added Pulse Ox screen to Altitude Acclimation widget.
Added support for Daily Summary.
Added Jump Rope activity.
Added support for Golf Live Scoring.
Added enhanced interval training.
Fixed issue adding glance folders in Android GCM.
Fixed Reply for inReach Messenger notifications.
Fixed HRV chart scaling issue. (If you receive an error updating through Garmin Express, please unplug your device and update through the Garmin Connect Mobile app.)
System Software February 2025 Release Notes v7.08
Continued Improvements and Bug Fixes
Increased file storage space.
Added Garmin Messenger. (If you receive an error updating through Garmin Express, please unplug your device and update through the Garmin Connect Mobile app.)
System Software January 2025 Release Notes v6.29
Continued Improvements and Bug Fixes
Fixed issue with Share Again option in Garmin Share.
Fixed possible crash when using Garmin Share.
Fixed Auto Update setting.
Fixed possible crash during activity.
Fixed possible crash when navigating a course.
Fixed possible spike in course elevation data.
Fixed solar intensity icon.
Fixed issue with solar charging.
Fixed group messages in Messenger app.
Fixed potential issues that could prevent CIQ apps and glances from opening.
System Software Initial Release Version 6.28
Release day software update introduces an updated user interface, including support for new features and customization options.
Installing Software Updates
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 will take up to a week to download before automatically, or prompting, to install on your device.
Search for, and download, the Garmin Connect app in your phone's application store to get started. For more information on the Garmin Connect app, see - Garmin Connect app on Garmin.com.
Garmin Express™ Software
Garmin Express software provides the ability to check for, and download, software updates each time you connect your device to the computer.
Want Early Access to New Features or to Test New Software?
Garmin has public beta program that allows you to gain early access to new features, software updates, and bug fixes. You can find more information, and instructions for enrolling in the beta program, by visiting Enrolling in Garmin Beta Software Program.
Benefits to enrolling:
Early access to new features and bug fixes.
Access to dedicated forum community for discussing beta software and bug reports.
Ability to provide direct feedback about products or features you are passionate about.