Garmin has finally released a significant update for its latest Forerunner smartwatch, the Forerunner 165. The update, arriving as Software Version 20.30, introduces a range of improvements, including new features, bug fixes, and software refinements. This marks the first stable update for the Forerunner 165 since late May.
One of the standout features in the new update is the integration of Garmin Share, allowing users to easily share their workouts, courses, and waypoints with other compatible Garmin devices. Additionally, the Forerunner 165 now supports device settings backup and restore, making it easier to configure your watch and transfer settings between devices.
For swimmers, the update brings improvements to pool swim workouts, including enhanced pace alerts, critical swim speed, and a more intuitive rest screen. Garmin has also integrated its Run Coach feature into the Garmin Connect app, providing users with personalized training plans and coaching.
The update also includes numerous bug fixes and UI improvements, ensuring a smoother and more reliable user experience. Garmin has addressed various issues reported by users, including map data field text truncation, pool size selection errors, and rare potential crashes at activity start.
To update your Forerunner 165 to Software Version 20.30, simply go to the Menu on your watch, select System, then Software Update, and tap Check For Updates. Please note that the update rollout may be phased, so it might take some time to reach all devices.
Change Log:
- Added Device Settings Backup and Restore.
- Adds Garmin Share, share your workouts, courses, and waypoints between compatible Garmin devices.
- Fixed alert suppression during breathwork activity.
- Fixed calendar display issues.
- Fixed edge case weather data display errors.
- Fixed incident detection remaining active after activity.
- Fixed lock screen vibration during sleep mode.
- Fixed map data field text truncation.
- Fixed pool size selection in Garmin Connect real time settings.
- Fixed rare potential crash at activity start.
- Fixed various bugs and UI improvements.
- Fixed various language translation errors.
- Improvements to race time predictions based on fitness level and recent efforts.
- Improvements to support pool swim workouts with pace alerts and critical swim speed.
- Improvements to the pool swim rest screen and alert tones.
- Integrates the Garmin Run Coach feature into Garmin Connect app.
With this substantial update, Garmin continues to enhance the capabilities of the Forerunner 165, making it a more versatile and feature-rich smartwatch for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. For more details, visit Garmin’s Official Forum.
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