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Public Beta Version 18.27 - 100% Rollout

Garmin-Dan — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:31:17 GMT

Public Beta Version 18.27 is now available. For information on how to enroll, see Enrolling in and Learning About Garmin Beta Software Program.

You can manually download the update from: Main menu > Settings > System > Software Update > Check For Updates.

Change Log

• Fixes a potential issue with the display that could cause unexpected behavior and inconsistent gesture response.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the always on display setting to fail to take effect.
• Fixes an issue with pausing music when the music provider is set to control phone.
• Fixes an issue where volume could fail to adjust correctly in the music app.
• Fixes an issue with button tones failing to sound.
• Fixes an issue where alert tones could fail to play during an incident detection.
• Fixes an issue where phone assistant could fail to recognize voice commands.
• Fixes an issue where phone assistant won't work after it is interrupted by an incoming call.
• Fixes an issue where an audio spectator message could be cut off before completing.
• Fixes an issue where an audio spectator message could be difficult to hear over music.
• Fixes an issue that could cause a delay in showing the score prompt while golfing.
• Fixes other minor issues.
• Updates translations.

To submit any issues you may find, please visit the Bug Reports section here. For all other discussions, please head to the Community Discussion here.

Public Beta Version 18.23 - 100%

Garmin-Kevin — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:07:32 GMT

Public Beta Version 18.23 is now live at 100%. For information on how to enroll, see Enrolling in and Learning About Garmin Beta Software Program.

You can manually download the update from: Main menu > Settings > System > Software Update > Check For Updates.

Change Log

• Fixes an issue that could result in pace/speed dropouts, especially during interval training.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when saving an activity.
• Fixes an issue that causes the device to crash during an incident detection.
• Fixes an issue where the device will reboot sporadically.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset after receiving an audio spectator message.
• Fixes an issue where an audio spectator message could fail to play while music is paused.
• Fixes an issue where other voice output could fail to sound after receiving an audio spectator message.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when viewing the morning report.
• Fixes an issue that causes the morning and evening report to not time out.
• Fixes an issue where the volume slider in music controls bounces around and becomes unresponsive.
• Fixes an issue where device fails to detect Wake Word.
• Fixes an issue where device fails to respond to commands after Wake Word is triggered.
• Fixes other minor issues.
• Updates translations.

To submit any issues you may find, please visit the Bug Reports section here. For all other discussions, please head to the Community Discussion here.

Public Beta Version 18.19 - 100%

Garmin-Kevin — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:35:50 GMT

Public Beta Version 18.19 is now live at 100%. For information on how to enroll, see Enrolling in and Learning About Garmin Beta Software Program.

You can manually download the update from: Main menu > Settings > System > Software Update > Check For Updates.

Change Log

• Improves the flashlight shortcut to cycle through the on, off, and strobe modes during an activity.
• Fixes various issues that could cause the device to reset.
• Fixes an issue where running tolerance could show as 0 on the device.
• Fixes an issue where edits to Live Track recipients on the watch failed to be reflected in Garmin Connect Mobile.
• Fixes an issue that could cause an audio spectator message to be cut off before it is complete.
• Fixes an issue where music volume gets set to 100% when a timer goes off during an activity.
• Fixes an issue that could cause music to switch to the speakers when headphones are turned off.
• Fixes an issue where pressing back or palming the screen would fail to cancel the spoken watch face.
• Fixes an issue that caused the spoken time and date to fail to sound each hour.
• Fixes an issue where button tones are barely audible or not audible.
• Fixes an issue with some of the text being cut off on goal alerts displayed during an activity.
• Fixes an issue where blank space could be inserted before a long series of text messages.
• Fixes an issue where users can edit map data when there is not data to edit.
• Fixes an issue where no goal pace or goal time options are available when creating a PacePro plan on the device.
• Fixes other minor issues.

To submit any issues you may find, please visit the Bug Reports section here. For all other discussions, please head to the Community Discussion here.

Public Beta Version 18.14 - 100%

Garmin-Kevin — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:46:22 GMT

Public Beta Version 18.14 is now live at 100%. For information on how to enroll, see Enrolling in and Learning About Garmin Beta Software Program.

You can manually download the update from: Main menu > Settings > System > Software Update > Check For Updates.

Change Log

• Reduces false unlocks when using the touch lock feature.
• Fixes an issue where touch is enabled in water sports while a custom focus mode is active.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when saving an indoor rowing activity.
• Fixes an issue where device will crash during indoor climb activities.
• Defaults button tones to off when using headphones.
• Fixes an issue where the volume of audio playback through headphones could incorrectly change with the focus mode.
• Prevents music from playing via the speaker for a brief period after headphones are disconnected.
• Fixes an issue where the previous button could fail to restart the song.
• Fixes an issue where the music page could fail to show accurate playback status.
• Fixes an issue that could cause music volume to increase after an alarm sounds.
• Fixes an issue with adjusting the volume of alarms.
• Fixes an issue where an alarm set to vibrate only could play a tone.
• Fixes an issue where the volume of an alert could fail to match the alert volume setting.
• Fixes an issue that could cause music to play over a spectator message.
• Fixes an issue with selecting rest days for daily suggested or Garmin Coach plan workouts.
• Fixes an issue where the training days shown on the watch might not match the days shown in the Garmin Coach plan.
• Fixes other minor issues.
• Updates translations

To submit any issues you may find, please visit the Bug Reports section here. For all other discussions, please head to the Community Discussion here.

Public Beta Version 18.12 - Pre-Rollout

Garmin-Dan — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:58:55 GMT

Public Beta Version 18.12 is now available. For information on how to enroll, see Enrolling in and Learning About Garmin Beta Software Program.

You can manually download the update from: Main menu > Settings > System > Software Update > Check For Updates.

Change Log

• Enables the voice command feature with the "OK, Garmin" wake word.
• Adds a suggested quick workout for running.
• Adds the XC Ski Indoor activity.
• Adds volume context to volume control.
• Allows a tap or swipe to dismiss the workout step preview and workout step complete banners.
• Increases the maximum size of course point names.
• Allows toggling between North Up and Track Up via touch.
• Allows the user to disable the sleep suggestion in the evening report.
• Updates weather location more often.
• Attempts to download stored heart rate data following a swim only if a heart rate monitor was connected.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when installing audio prompt software and host software simultaneously.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset during a strength activity free workout.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when powering down.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset during a golf activity.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when using the Saved app.
• Fixes an issue with treadmill calibration failing to result in more accurate treadmill distance.
• Fixes tone and vibration settings not always being honored in Do Not Disturb mode.
• Fixes an issue with not being able to start a suggested multisport workout.
• Fixes an issue with not being able to edit structured repeat intervals when starting from the morning report.
• Fixes the onscreen lap shortcut no longer showing in HIIT workouts.
• Fixes volume level not returning to correct setting after water ejection.
• Fixes the Do Not Disturb icon being cropped on certain watch face designs.
• Fixes border lines appearing jagged on certain watch face designs.
• Fixes map scale being cut off in map split screen.
• Fixes other minor issues.

To submit any issues you may find, please visit the Bug Reports section here. For all other discussions, please head to the Community Discussion here.

Public Beta Version 17.33 - 100%

Garmin-Dan — Thu, 21 May 2026 19:41:34 GMT

Public Beta Version 17.33 is now available. For information on how to enroll, see Enrolling in and Learning About Garmin Beta Software Program.

You can manually download the update from: Main menu > Settings > System > Software Update > Check For Updates.

Change Log

• Various bug fixes and improvements.

To submit any issues you may find, please visit the Bug Reports section here. For all other discussions, please head to the Community Discussion here.

Public Beta Version 17.30 - 50%

Garmin-Kevin — Mon, 18 May 2026 17:29:41 GMT

Public Beta Version 17.30 is now available at 50% phased rollout. For information on how to enroll, see Enrolling in and Learning About Garmin Beta Software Program.

You can manually download the update from: Main menu > Settings > System > Software Update > Check For Updates.

Change Log

• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset randomly.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to freeze or reset during a multisport workout.
• Improves responsiveness when adjusting volume using the touchscreen.
• Shows minutes rather than just the hour for mealtimes when logging food in the nutrition app.
• Updates translations.

To submit any issues you may find, please visit the Bug Reports section here. For all other discussions, please head to the Community Discussion here.

Public Beta Version 17.25 - 100%

Garmin-Kevin — Mon, 11 May 2026 15:23:39 GMT

Public Beta Version 17.25 is now available. For information on how to enroll, see Enrolling in and Learning About Garmin Beta Software Program.

You can manually download the update from: Main menu > Settings > System > Software Update > Check For Updates.

Change Log

• Fixes an issue that could result in counting reps incorrectly during strength training activities.
• Fixes an issue that could result in the post-activity summary map being centered incorrectly for multisport activities.
• Fixes battery estimates when switching power modes for activities.
• Fixes a possible crash when routing back to start.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to exit the map page during a route recalculation.
• Fixes an issue where the duration could be missing from the workout card in the morning report.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when viewing the evening report.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when adding apps via Garmin Connect Mobile.
• Fixes crash when using the map after using a Z10 or Z30.
• Fixes various other issues that could cause the device to reset.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to enter recovery mode during a software update.
• Fixes weather app not updating when you enter the app.
• Fixes other minor bugs.
• Updates translations.

To submit any issues you may find, please visit the Bug Reports section here. For all other discussions, please head to the Community Discussion here.

Public Beta Version 17.19 - 100%

Garmin-Dan — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:22:38 GMT

Public Beta Version 17.19 is currently available. For information on how to enroll, see Enrolling in and Learning About Garmin Beta Software Program.

You can manually download the update from: Main menu > Settings > System > Software Update > Check For Updates.

Change Log

• Adds support for Approach CT1 club sensors.
• Allows LiveTrack to be enabled automatically on a per activity type basis.
• Improves responsiveness when starting the timer.
• Fixes various issues that could cause the device to reset.
• Prevents automatic track detection during trail run activities.
• Fixes send off time not vibrating during swim workouts.
• Fixes a possible issue where the back and down key would not work for indoor climb and bouldering activities.
• Fixes an issue that could result in not being able to accept an incoming call on the watch.
• Updates mute setting to only persist for the current phone call.
• Fixes popularity map layer not showing when routing is turned off.
• Fixes other minor bugs.

To submit any issues you may find, please visit the Bug Reports section here. For all other discussions, please head to the Community Discussion here.

Public Beta Version 17.16 Pre-Rollout

Garmin-Dan — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:06:42 GMT

Public Beta Version 17.16 is currently available. For information on how to enroll, see Enrolling in and Learning About Garmin Beta Software Program.

You can manually download the update from: Main menu > Settings > System > Software Update > Check For Updates.

Change Log

• Adds support for a silent mode that can be quickly accessed via the control loop or a button shortcut.
• Allows access to the keyboard layout menu via a swipe up from the bottom of the page.
• Adds QR codes to Outdoor Maps+ layers descriptions to learn more about the layers.
• Adds navigation option to last Man Overboard point.
• Updates the phone shortcut to open the phone app rather than the phone settings menu.
• Increases the length of time that goal animations are displayed.
• Adds support for opening the battery manager app using a voice command.
• Fixes an issue that could result in a failure when uploading an activity file to Garmin Connect.
• Fixes an issue that could cause an upcoming race event not to show on the device.
• Fixes an issue with syncing strength personal records with Garmin Connect.
• Fixes an issue that could cause pool swim workouts to progress through active steps without interaction.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to receive auto lap alerts during a golf activity.
• Fixes navigation ending when losing GPS signal or deviating from the course.
• Fixes an issue that could result in devices with many saved activity files to appear unresponsive at times.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the tones for the rest timer countdown during strength workouts to sound out of rhythm.
• Fixes an issue that could cause some activities to be missing as factors affecting the body battery.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the screen to incorrectly respond to touch after taking an ECG reading.
• Fixes watch face sunset/sunrise data fields not updating.
• Fixes an issue that could cause excessive battery drain after using the phone assistant or accepting a phone call on the watch.
• Fixes being able to access voice command, music, and voice notes apps during an active call.
• Fixes an issue where ending a call on the device could fail to end the call on the phone.
• Fixes Outdoor Maps+ downloads not resuming after being interrupted.
• Fixes an issue with sports scores being blank if a team with no upcoming games is added.
• Fixes an issue where the gear tracking progress bar shown after an activity does not include the just-completed activity.
• Updates the outer ring on the fish forecast app to match the user's time format setting.
• Fixes an issue where special characters are missing from some keyboards.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to fail to mount as a mass storage device after connecting to an inReach device.
• Fixes a issue that could cause the device to reset when using WhatsApp on an iPhone.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when deleting a workout.
• Fixes double number entry when long pressing a button on the pinpad.
• Fixes nap alarm not stopping when exiting the page by palming.
• Fixes other minor bugs.
• Updates translations.

To submit any issues you may find, please visit the Bug Reports section here. For all other discussions, please head to the Community Discussion here.

Public Beta Version 16.37- 100%

Garmin-Eiliko — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:35:13 GMT

Public Beta Version 16.37 is currently available. For information on how to enroll, see Enrolling in and Learning About Garmin Beta Software Program.

You can manually download the update from: Main menu > Settings > System > Software Update > Check For Updates.

Change Log

• Fixes a potential crash when using headphones.
• Fixes a potential crash when using the HIIT activity.
• Fixes an issue where only one goal alert is shown per day.
• Improves course planner performance.
• Fixes other minor bugs.
• Updates translations.

To submit any issues you may find, please visit the Bug Reports section here. For all other discussions, please head to the Community Discussion here.

Public Beta Version 16.28 - 100%

Garmin-Dan — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:21:32 GMT

Public Beta Version 16.28 is currently available. For information on how to enroll, see Enrolling in and Learning About Garmin Beta Software Program.

You can manually download the update from: Main menu > Settings > System > Software Update > Check For Updates.

Change Log

• Adds a glance that tracks your weight.
• Updates your training guidance with consideration to recent dives.
• Adds a glance that tracks battery life details and performance.
• Adds a glance for tracking your favorite sports teams.
• Adds training plans that focus on timed workouts, cardio workouts, and optional strength workouts.
• Adds a glance to track how daily behaviors affect certain health metrics.
• Adds insights to the sleep glance for your ideal bed time and wake time.
• Adds color filters to the watch settings.
• Adds voice alerts to the watch settings.
• Adds an activity to record multiple sports in a row.
• Adds voice alerts when using a compatible radar device.
• Adds additional alarm sounds.
• Adds smart notifications to the stage menu to allow notifications to be delayed until after the activity.
• Improves pace to be more responsive.
• Allows custom targets to be saved on golf courses.
• Saves changes to structured repeats for the next interval workout.
• Fixes an issue where the wrong Garmin Coach cycling workout could be loaded when selecting to do the workout.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when loading a course for indoor cycling.
• Fixes an issue that could cause a blank screen to appear after accessing the music player during an activity.
• Fixes an issue that could cause partial failures when using Wi-Fi for uploads.
• Fixes the backcountry ski post-activity summary not showing max. speed or mileage.
• Fixes other minor bugs.
• Updates translations.

To submit any issues you may find, please visit the Bug Reports section here. For all other discussions, please head to the Community Discussion here.

Important note about ECG App: Moving forward, the Beta software available for the Forerunner 970 will have the ECG feature disabled. If you would prefer to keep the ECG App feature accessible on your watch, we recommend not participating in the Public Beta program. The ECG App feature will be made available again on versions of beta software that we anticipate becoming Live updates. In other words, you will see the ECG feature become enabled again in Beta software toward the end of our quarterly beta cycles. The ECG App feature will remain available with Live software updates (on compatible watches).

Public Beta Version 16.17 - 100%

Garmin-Kevin — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:22:51 GMT

Public Beta Version 16.17 is currently available. For information on how to enroll, see Enrolling in and Learning About Garmin Beta Software Program.

You can manually download the update from: Main menu > Settings > System > Software Update > Check For Updates.

Change Log

Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when adding a team to the sports scores glance.
Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when setting a favorite team in the sports scores glance.
Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when viewing the HRV chart.
Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when loading a course for indoor cycling.
Fixes an issue that could cause an activity to be canceled when adding a navigation data screen to the page loop.
Fixes an issue that could cause the stay time to be displayed incorrectly when following a course with a rest point.
Fixes an issue with displaying long course point names.
Improves the layout of the course details page.
Fixes an issue with the golf course green not displaying correctly.
Adds support for additional spoken watch face complications.
Adds support for showing stoppage time on sports scores.
Improves the audio prompt for distance intervals to report the time for that interval.
Fixes other minor issues.

To submit any issues you may find, please visit the Bug Reports section here. For all other discussions, please head to the Community Discussion here.

Public Beta Version 16.14 - 100%

Garmin-Kevin — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:40:28 GMT

Public Beta Version 16.14 is currently available. For information on how to enroll, see Enrolling in and Learning About Garmin Beta Software Program.

You can manually download the update from: Main menu > Settings > System > Software Update > Check For Updates.

Change Log

Saves changes to structured repeats for the next interval workout.
Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset during a swim activity.
Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when changing music providers.
Fixes an issue where the wrong Garmin Coach cycling workout could be loaded when selecting to do the workout.
Fixes an issue where race time prediction could be missing from a Garmin Coach plan.
Fixes an issue where announced pace and displayed pace could be off by one second.
Fixes an issue where the countdown timer on a strength activity could appear frozen.
Fixes an issue that could prevent viewing snowboard runs during an activity.
Allows custom targes to be saved on golf courses.
Adds a star icon to favorite sports teams.
Adds a setting to show seconds on some watch faces when the display is configured to always stay on.
Removes haptics when opening the volume menu.
Fixes an issue where muting the device could result in the speaker remaining muted even after increasing the volume again.
Fixes an issue that could cause the arrival time for a course start point to show as invalid.
Fixes an issue that could cause a course to be canceled when viewing the course point details.
Fixes an issue with displaying distance and estimated time on the course finish details page.
Prevents recent dives from showing in the training readiness glance if no dive activities exist.
Improves the look of the training readiness card in the morning report when no score is available for a recent dive.
Fixes other minor issues.

To submit any issues you may find, please visit the Bug Reports section here. For all other discussions, please head to the Community Discussion here.

Public Beta Version 16.11 - 0%

Garmin-Kevin — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 19:28:10 GMT

Public Beta Version 16.11 is currently available at 0% pre-rollout. For information on how to enroll, see Enrolling in and Learning About Garmin Beta Software Program.

You can manually download the update from: Main menu > Settings > System > Software Update > Check For Updates.

Change Log

Adds a glance that tracks your weight.
Adds more details to a course including cut-off times and aid stations.
Updates your training guidance with consideration to recent dives.
Adds a glance that tracks battery life details and performance.
Adds a glance for tracking your favorite sports teams.
Adds training plans that focus on timed workouts, cardio workouts, and optional strength workouts.
Adds a glance to track how daily behaviors affect certain health metrics.
Adds insights to the sleep glance for your ideal bed time and wake time.
Adds color filters to the watch settings.
Adds voice alerts to the watch settings.
Adds an activity to record multiple sports in a row.
Adds voice alerts when using a compatible radar device.
Improves pace to be more responsive.
Supports additional strength personal records.
Adds smart notifications to the stage menu to allow notifications to be delayed until after the activity.
Allows showing lap step speed loss and lap step speed loss percent as data fields on the lap banner.
Adds the "Ripples" watch face.
Adds additional alarm sounds.
Adds a floors climbed card to the evening report.
Adds help text for some settings.
Fixes an issue that could cause a blank screen to appear after accessing the music player during an activity.
Fixes some issues with volume adjustments to system tones.
Fixes an issue that could result in excessive HRM 600 low battery alerts while swimming.
Fixes an issue that caused the connected apps list to be slow to load.
Fixes an issue that could cause garbled text to show in some languages when the device is connected to a computer.
Fixes an issue that could cause partial failures when using Wi-Fi for uploads.
Fixes an issue that could cause audio prompts to be incorrect for workouts with power targets.
Fixes an issue that could cause a workout not to be marked as complete.
Fixes an issue that could cause suggested workouts to be regenerated when the target type is changed.
Fixes an issue that could cause watch faces not to be restored correctly after a backup.
Fixes an issue that could cause the evening report to provide an inaccurate time for an upcoming race.
Fixes an issue that could cause the evening report to incorrectly suggest a 12:15 p.m. bedtime.
Fixes other minor issues.

To submit any issues you may find, please visit the Bug Reports section here. For all other discussions, please head to the Community Discussion here.

Public Beta Version 15.33 - 100%

Garmin-Dan — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:53:55 GMT

Public Beta Version 15.33 is currently available. For information on how to enroll, see Enrolling in and Learning About Garmin Beta Software Program.

You can manually download the update from: Main menu > Settings > System > Software Update > Check For Updates.

Change Log

Various bug fixes and improvements.

To submit any issues you may find, please visit the Bug Reports section here. For all other discussions, please head to the Community Discussion here.

Public Beta Version 15.30 - 100%

Garmin-Kevin — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:43:37 GMT

Forerunner 970

Public Beta Version 15.30 is currently available. For information on how to enroll, see Enrolling in and Learning About Garmin Beta Software Program.

You can manually download the update from: Main menu > Settings > System > Software Update > Check For Updates.

Change Log

Various bug fixes and improvements.

To submit any issues you may find, please visit the Bug Reports section here. For all other discussions, please head to the Community Discussion here.

Public Beta Version 15.16 - 100%

Garmin-Kevin — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:43:58 GMT

Forerunner 970

Public Beta Version 15.16 is currently available. For information on how to enroll, see Enrolling in and Learning About Garmin Beta Software Program.

You can manually download the update from: Main menu > Settings > System > Software Update > Check For Updates.

Change Log

Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when manually ending sleep.
Fixes an issue that could result in some post-activity summary pages being skipped while auto scrolling.
Updates translations.

To submit any issues you may find, please visit the Bug Reports section here. For all other discussions, please head to the Community Discussion here.

Public Beta Version 15.12 - 100%

Garmin-Kevin — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:40:09 GMT

Forerunner 970

Public Beta Version 15.12 is available. For information on how to enroll, see Enrolling in and Learning About Garmin Beta Software Program.

You can manually download the update from: Main menu > Settings > System > Software Update > Check For Updates.

Change Log

Fixes an issue where the flashlight strobe could fail to work during an activity.
Removes the shortcut for enabling sleep since this is now handled within focus modes.
Fixes an issue where activity voice alerts could fail to play at the correct frequency.
Fixes some issues that could cause the device to reset.
Fixes an issue that could cause the screen to go blank.
Fixes an issue that could cause the incident detection alarm to play through connected headphones instead of the device speaker.
Fixes an issue where the device could lock to a nearby track and not correct itself if the run does not continue on the track.
Fixes other minor issues.
Updates translations.

To submit any issues you may find, please visit the Bug Reports section here. For all other discussions, please head to the Community Discussion here.

Public Beta Version 15.09 - 100%

Garmin-Dan — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:31:46 GMT

Forerunner 970

Public Beta Version 15.09 is available. For information on how to enroll, see Enrolling in and Learning About Garmin Beta Software Program.

You can manually download the update from: Main menu > Settings > System > Software Update > Check For Updates.

Change Log

• Improves pace to be more responsive.
• Adds an automatic button lock on climb indoor activities.
• Adds hotkey support for the calculator.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset repeatedly.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the screen to turn off after a goal alert.
• Fixes an issue with not highlighting the previously selected item when backing out to the apps and activities list.
• Reduces sound distortion/choppiness when starting the phone assistant.
• Fixes an issue that could cause an "Unable to Connect" message to be shown incorrectly when connecting the watch with headphones.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the Garmin Run Coach plan's week number shown on the device to be different than what is shown on Garmin Connect Mobile.
• Displays the correct icon for the walk indoor activity.
• Fixes an issue that could cause historical weather averages to fail to display for race events associated with a course.
• Fixes other minor issues.
• Updates translations.

To submit any issues you may find, please visit the Bug Reports section here. For all other discussions, please head to the Community Discussion here.

Public Beta Version 15.07 - 100%

Garmin-Dan — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:29:04 GMT

Forerunner 970

Public Beta Version 15.07 is available. For information on how to enroll, see Enrolling in and Learning About Garmin Beta Software Program.

You can manually download the update from: Main menu > Settings > System > Software Update > Check For Updates.

Change Log

• Adds a glance that tracks health data changes and overall wellbeing.
• Adds support for a cycling VO2 max complication on some watch faces.
• Fixes an issue where a setting to block all incoming calls could be enabled inadvertently.
• Fixes an issue where the accept and decline buttons on the incoming call screen could malfunction.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the speaker to be muted or for the device to reboot after attempting to answer a phone call while playing music through the speakers.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the notification number on the watch face to be incorrect.
• Fixes an issue that could result in the evening report not displaying at the proper time.
• Fixes an issue where changing to a strength activity while recording an activity of a different type would cause the activity to be ended.
• Fixes an issue that could cause a failure when setting up a Wi-Fi network via Garmin Connect Mobile or Garmin Express.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reboot when receiving multiple smart notifications in a row.
• Allows the down key to dismiss training alerts.
• Allows the lap key to be held to change sports during multisport activities, freeing up a lap press to record laps, rests, or sets within the current sport.
• Reduces click sound at the beginning of a voice note.
• Fixes an issue that could cause a voice note to be replayed at half speed.
• Allows the device to be powered down without entering a passcode.
• Fixes other minor issues.

To submit any issues you may find, please visit the Bug Reports section here. For all other discussions, please head to the Community Discussion here.

Public Beta Version 15.05 - 0%

Garmin-Maeve — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 17:36:46 GMT

Forerunner 970

Public Beta Version 15.05 is currently at 0%. For information on how to enroll, see Enrolling in and Learning About Garmin Beta Software Program.

You can manually download the update from: Main menu > Settings > System > Software Update > Check For Updates.

Change Log

Allows control of notifications at the app level.
Adds support for Rally 110/210 power meter pedals.
Adds a rolling pace data field.
Adds the ability to access the morning report and the evening report in the notification center.
Adds a vibration and/or tone when the evening report is displayed.
Adds a fish forecast app/glance.
Adds support for palming the screen to exit a smart notification.
Reduces lag when selecting an activity.
Fixes an issue that could cause the battery to drain rapidly.
Fixes an issue that could result in a false failure notification following a Wi-Fi sync.
Exits sleep mode if an activity is completed near the end of the sleep window.
Silences workout out-of-range alerts when close to the next step.
Fixes an issue where a voice command could fail if music was playing.
Fixes an issue that could cause the phone assistant to be muted after a series of commands.
Improves the time to race day countdown on the race glance.
Fixes an issue where a secondary race could be shown instead of the primary race on the race glance.
Fixes an issue where "Search Near" could fail when selected in the Recents menu.
Fixes an issue that could cause the volume dial in alarms to show an inaccurate setting.
Fixes other minor issues.

To submit any issues you may find, please visit the Bug Reports section Here. For all other discussions, please head to the Community Discussion here.

Public Beta Version 12.64 - 100%

Garmin-Maeve — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:38:29 GMT

Forerunner 970

Public Beta Version 12.64 is currently at 100%. For information on how to enroll, see Enrolling in and Learning About Garmin Beta Software Program.

Change Log

• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reboot while in sleep mode.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reboot when saving a swimming activity.
• Fixes various issues with editing settings while in the activity focus mode.
• Fixes an issue where the evening report could be shown too early.
• Fixes an issue where editing settings for the do not disturb mode could also impact those settings when do not disturb is not enabled.
• Fixes an issue where editing a watch face for a custom focus mode also affected the currently enabled watch face.
• Fixes an issue with establishing a secure connection to a paired inReach device.
• Fixes other minor issues.
• Updates translations.

To submit any issues you may find, please visit the Bug Reports section Here. For all other discussions, please head to the Community Discussion here.

Public Beta Version 12.60 - 100%

Garmin-Maeve — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 17:44:42 GMT

Forerunner 970

Public Beta Version 12.60 is currently at 100%. For information on how to enroll, see Enrolling in and Learning About Garmin Beta Software Program.

Change Log:

Fixes a potential issue with measuring optical heart rate.
Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reboot when starting a mobility workout.
Fixes an issue where notifications could be accidentally dismissed with a swipe.
Fixes an issue that could result in a spike on the elevation chart.
Fixes an issue with deleting voice notes.
Adds a watch face data field for running tolerance.
Ensures the evening report is only displayed once per night.
Fixes other minor issues.

To submit any issues you may find, please visit the Bug Reports section Here. For all other discussions, please head to the Community Discussion here.

Public Beta Version 12.59 - 100%

Garmin-Maeve — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 18:01:02 GMT

Forerunner 970

Public Beta Version 12.59 is currently at 100%. For information on how to enroll, see Enrolling in and Learning About Garmin Beta Software Program.

You can manually download the update from: Main menu > Settings > System > Software Update > Check For Updates.

Change Log:

Fixes a few instances that could cause the device to reboot.
Improves the timing of the battery saver prompt.
Improves the custom activity focus mode to be enabled after selecting a profile.
Fixes some cosmetic issues with the evening report.
Fixes other minor issues.

To submit any issues you may find, please visit the Bug Reports section Here. For all other discussions, please head to the Community Discussion here.