Garmin has just delivered an exciting new update for its Forerunner 165 smartwatch. This marks the very first stable update since late May, moving the device from Software Version 19.18 to 20.30. The update is brimming with enhancements, boasting sixteen notable changes, including new features, critical bug fixes, and software refinements.
The Forerunner 165 is Garmin’s flagship mid-range smartwatch, but in recent months, it has been lagging behind its Forerunner counterparts in terms of updates. While other Forerunner models received regular improvements, the Forerunner 165 stayed on a distinct development path. This left it on the same stable software version through late spring and the entire summer. Now, as we embrace the autumn season, Garmin has finally aligned the Forerunner 165 with the 20.xx builds that have been in beta testing for two months.
The update stands out with a sixteen-line changelog that introduces a variety of significant enhancements. Now, the Forerunner 165 is equipped to back up and restore device settings and leverage the Garmin Share service to share workouts, courses, and waypoints between compatible devices. Improvements also touch upon pool swim workouts and the Run Coach feature. Additionally, the update squashes numerous bugs, making the smartwatch experience smoother than ever.
Although Garmin is rolling out Software Version 20.30 in phases, eager users can manually trigger the download by navigating to Menu, selecting System, Software Update, and then tapping ‘Check For Updates’.
Here’s a rundown of the changes included in this robust update:
– Added Device Settings Backup and Restore.
– Adds Garmin Share for sharing workouts, courses, and waypoints.
– 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.
– Addressed various bugs and user interface improvements.
– Corrected various language translation errors.
– Enhanced race time predictions based on fitness level and recent efforts.
– Upgraded support for pool swim workouts with pace alerts and critical swim speed metrics.
– Improved pool swim rest screen and alert tones.
– Integrated the Garmin Run Coach feature into the Garmin Connect app.
With this comprehensive update, Garmin reaffirms its commitment to enhancing the Forerunner 165, ensuring it continues to deliver top-notch performance and features for fitness enthusiasts. If you own a Forerunner 165, now is the perfect time to update and explore the new capabilities that Software Version 20.30 brings.
