The Garmin Forerunner 955 just got a fresh update! Resident users will be thrilled—or maybe a little curious—about software version 20.29, which is now available. While the update isn’t massive, it packs two crucial bug fixes. First, it addresses an issue where the incident detection feature stayed active post-activity. Second, it fixes a problem where the watch could crash as you start an activity.
Despite these fixes, it’s not all smooth sailing. A number of users have flagged some ongoing hitches. Notably, there’s been chatter on forums about sleep tracking not functioning correctly post-update. Additionally, the audio prompts feature appears to be getting stuck in a loop, also causing users’ phones to freeze partially—a bug that some reported with the previous version 20.26.
Garmin hasn’t yet responded to these complaints, and it remains unclear when a further resolution might be expected. The good news? If you own a Forerunner 955, the update is ready for you. Simply navigate to Menu > System > Software Update > Check For Updates to download it.
So, while the new software version 20.29 aims to elevate your Forerunner 955 experience, it might also come with a few bumps along the way. Stay tuned for any further updates or fixes from Garmin!
