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Forerunner 245 series Software Version 8.20 - LIVE

We are releasing software version 8.20 for the Forerunner 245 series.

Forerunner 245 (non-music)

  • Updates to Daily Suggested Workouts. Includes some updated descriptions and a more gradual base run buildup.
  • Allow the lap key to advance workouts to the next step regardless of the lap key setting.
  • Improvements to the resting heart rate algorithm.
  • Minor SpO2 updates to improve messaging.
  • Populate stress with a chest strap if available in Breathwork and Yoga.
  • Fix an issue that could cause interference with Firstbeat driven metrics like Body Battery, VO2 Max, and Intensity Minutes.
  • Fix an issue that could cause a crash when accessing the daily suggested workout from the calendar.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements.

Forerunner 245 Music

  • 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.
  • Improvements to the resting heart rate algorithm.
  • Minor SpO2 updates to improve messaging.
  • Populate stress with a chest strap if available in Breathwork and Yoga.
  • Fix an issue that could cause interference with Firstbeat driven metrics like Body Battery, VO2 Max, and Intensity Minutes.
  • Fix an issue that could cause a crash when accessing the daily suggested workout from the calendar.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements.

Updates can be installed through Garmin Express or the Garmin Connect Mobile app.

This update is LIVE as of 10:40AM CST.