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.