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Forerunner 245 series Beta software version 8.02 now available!

Forerunner 245 Download

Forerunner 245 Music Download

Notes:

  • For any issues that you encounter please fill out the form included in the download and attach it to an email to [email protected]. Please note that you may not get a response to the email unless we need more information on the issue you report.
  • Although this software is believed to be reliable, it has not yet been released for production and should be used at your own risk.

Change History

Changes made from version 7.80 to 8.02:

  • Updates to Daily Suggested Workouts. Includes some updated descriptions and a more gradual base run buildup.
  • Add a setting to enable/disable workout audio prompts. In the menu see Audio Prompts > Workout Alerts.
  • Allow the lap key to advance workouts to the next step regardless of the lap key setting.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements.

Installation Instructions

  1. Connect your Forerunner 245 to your computer using the USB cable.
  2. Download and unzip Forerunner245_802Beta.zip. Place the GUPDATE.GCD file in the \Garmin folder of your device's internal storage drive.
  3. Disconnect your device from the computer, approve the update on the watch, and wait for the update to finish.
  4. If you would like to revert to the last public release software, place the GUPDATE-780.GCD file in the \Garmin folder and rename GUPDATE-780.GCD to GUPDATE.GCD. Disconnect the device to install. NOTE: If you revert to an older version of software, all of your settings will be reset to defaults.