Software Update - How to force

I just purchased the Instinct Solar, watch is running at Software v7.2. Garmin Connect has not offered an update for the watch. How can I manually request an update in Garmin Connect or by the watch?

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gaijin over 4 years ago in reply to Gonzo +1 verified

Gonzo said:
how do I download Garmin Express of my PC?

Go here and follow the directions: Garmin Support page for Garmin Express

HTH
Gonzo over 4 years ago in reply to gaijin +1

I try to connect to my PC and see what express wants to do (if anything)

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0 gaijin over 4 years ago

When you connect to Garmin Express on your computer, the most recent software update, if one is available, is offered for download.

HTH

0 Gonzo over 4 years ago in reply to gaijin

OH on my computer so the app on my phone will not provide any updates?

0 gaijin over 4 years ago in reply to Gonzo

Not always, no.

0 Gonzo over 4 years ago in reply to gaijin

Well that stinks... OK so when I am on the Instinct support page: https://www8.garmin.com/support/collection.jsp?product=010-02064-00

No software downloads are shown... how do I download Garmin Express of my PC?

+1 gaijin over 4 years ago in reply to Gonzo

Gonzo said:
how do I download Garmin Express of my PC?

Go here and follow the directions: Garmin Support page for Garmin Express

HTH

0 Gonzo over 4 years ago in reply to gaijin

Got it thanks... just found it here too: www.garmin.com/express

Perhaps connect isn't updating yet as its a beta version... you would think though at v7.20 it would update my watch. I will use express. Thanks again!

0 gaijin over 4 years ago in reply to Gonzo

Gonzo said:
Perhaps connect isn't updating yet as its a beta version... you would think though at v7.20 it would update my watch. I will use express. Thanks again!

Please be aware that Garmin Express will only update your watch to the latest available Public Release software.

All Beta software must be manually downloaded and installed by the user.

I do not know for sure that the Instinct Beta software offered for download in this forum is compatible with the new Instinct Solar watches. I think it is, but before downloading and installing, I would make sure it is OK.

BTW, with a new watch, it might be best to run with standard software for awhile until you become more familiar with the operation of the watch and its many features.

HTH

0 Gonzo over 4 years ago in reply to gaijin

Agree but at v7.2 wondering when Garmin will update it to at least the latest non-best version.

0 gaijin over 4 years ago in reply to Gonzo

Gonzo said:
Agree but at v7.2 wondering when Garmin will update it to at least the latest non-best version.

Please bear in mind there was no Software Version 7.2 for the Non-Solar Instinct models. This may be an indication that the Solar models are on a different Software track.

Instinct Software Versions for the NON-Solar versions around Version 7 generation were:

6.60 - Public Release (March 19, 2020)

6.91 - Beta

7.00 - Beta then Public Release (April 28, 2020)

7.51 - Beta

7.61 - Beta

8.51 - Beta

9.01 - Beta

9.02 - Beta

8.70 - Public Release (June 22, 2020)

9.04 - Beta

9.20 - Public Release (Still not 100% Rollout)

FYI

0 Gonzo over 4 years ago in reply to gaijin

Why 9.02 to 8.7? At any rate the software version on my watch is "software version 7.2".