Forerunner 265 Series - Recent Threads

IMC Irreal

5676912 — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:55:01 GMT

Calcula solo el IMC base estatura y peso, no tiene en cuenta contextura muscular, como pueco cambiar este IMC pues es erroneao , tengo masa muscular escelente y el reloj arroja datos de una persona obesa o con sobrepeso.

Feature request: Workout details total volume

nebula — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:14:10 GMT

Please can you make the field "Total Volume" available to add to a workout activity screen as I would like to be able to monitor my total volume during my workout. Thank you.

Feature Request: Add Elapsed Running Time to Screen

Jack Davis — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:59:52 GMT

Please add Elapsed Running time to data screens for the Forerunner 265

RE: Feature Request: Add Elapsed Running Time to Screen

gxgene1 — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:45:00 GMT

I'm not sure which you are referring to but regardless both types I'm thinking of are available if not already displayed. If the field you want isn't displayed you will either have to replace an existing field on the screen or add a new screen all of which is done from settings for each activity type. Assuming this is for a run;

Long press of left middle button

Scroll to Settings, Activities & Apps, Run, Run Settings, Data Screens, (here you would choose an existing screen to edit, or add new.

With a field to edit, select Timer Fields

The Timer Field is the activity time, pauses not included (actual run time)

The Elapsed Time Field is the wall clock time from start to finish.

Again, just a reminder that the the data screens are independent for each activity type.

Why is my Forerunner 265 not charging?

5110132 — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:30:41 GMT

Got my forerunner 265 just over a week ago. Went to charge it last night and it doesnt work. Plugged it in and battery does not show charging, left it for 30 minutes before going to sleep and checked and battery had not charged at all, only gone down. I have cleaned both charger and port, tried different outlets, adapters, plugged into computer, nothing. Really disappointing that going to charge it for first time doesn't even work.

Battery issue on Garmin FR265

8140965 — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:32:46 GMT

Hello everyone!
does anyone has old firmware for FR265?

I used the latest 3 versions and all are draining my battery overnight from 100% to 0% without using any sensors (except heart rate). Even I turned off heart rate, it still draining like crazy. Already got my battery replaced, the draining remains.

i wonder to downgrade to oldest versions possible to see if it helps. Anyone has the firmware, please share to me.

thank you

RE: Battery issue on Garmin FR265

8140965 — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:51:55 GMT

Glad to hear I am not alone with this problem.

I am charging my watch at least 3 times per day now

RE: Battery issue on Garmin FR265

aopendorp — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:49:50 GMT

Same here. Battery drain is extreme since v29.05

RE: Pairing failed (also with replacement device) - iphone 15 pro

Garmin - KS — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:32:47 GMT

Thanks for the post, 6028934 . Bluetooth can be pretty finicky, but I'm sure we can get your Forerunner 265S to pair with some troubleshooting. If you would, please check to ensure that your iOS software is up-to-date, and that you're using the latest version of the Garmin Connect app. Once that's done, then I'd like us to try this completely from scratch. You may have tried some of these steps before, but please follow all of the instructions as they're outlined here: Remove and Add a Device From the Garmin Connect App

Let me know if you're able to pair your watch successfully after following these steps. **

Pairing failed (also with replacement device) - iphone 15 pro

6028934 — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:24:28 GMT

For a couple of month since April I had to often re-pair my phone with my Forefunner 265S.
I removed the bluetooth device on the iphone, turned off both devices and paired - that always worked

For about 10 days now I cannot pair anylonger, I get a "Pairing failed - Unable to pair your Garmin device" after entering the Pairing code and some loading screen time.

Called support - they mentioned this seem to be a known issue and sent a replacement device - same problem (only that i cannot even get my old training data now on that devvice, so i need to switch to the old one and pay for shipment for the RMA process..)

Anyone has any more tips?

RE: Battery issue on Garmin FR265

8140965 — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:13:06 GMT

Thank you. I actually did all of those already. Interesting that the battery drain is nearly the same if the watch is stationary and if I use it for running.

Regards,

Denis

RE: Battery issue on Garmin FR265

Garmin - DK — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:59:20 GMT

Thanks for the post, 8140965 . We recommend following this Support Center article which should help with this: Why Is the Battery of My Garmin Wearable Draining Faster Than Expected?

Display lag

6266108 — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:57:55 GMT

I’ve used the watch for about a year and a half with no issues. It has now developed a very bad response lag when using most any function. I ran the battery nearly flat during a recent event. When finished, it restarted the minute I plugged it in. The lag appeared just after that restart. I do not know if those events are related or just a coincidence, but cannot think of any other unusual circumstance.

I checked the forum for others who had similar issues but did not see an obvious solution that’s worked. I have tried restarting again multiple times. I am on the most recent software update. I disconnected and reconnected all external devices. I removed some of the common offenders from the glances screen. I reset the watch to its factory default values. None of these solved the lag. I believe this is a common problem, so hopeful someone has a solution. Seems you should get more than two years of performance from these.

Historical data

2419353 — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:42:07 GMT

Hi, can I have whole data series from Garmin? I was trying to download the CSV file, but even going backwards, the excel file data is only related to the current year.

Double click in the back button

Ramon Lopez — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:53:58 GMT

It feels like a double-click on the back button—I'm not sure if I should return it. Is anyone else experiencing this?

Cadence Alerts Incorrect During Garmin Connect Racewalk Workout

4969981 — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:56:41 GMT

My cadence alerts during Garmin Connect workout are wrong. I have a forerunner 265 with ENGO 3 heads up display. If I set my target racewalk cadence at 150-154 during an interval say, the alert will say "Cadence Low-152" while it's reading 152 on my heads up display. Does this during the initial 2 minutes or so of every interval

Forerunner 265 Series - 29.05 - 100%

Garmin-Kevin — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:50:32 GMT

Software Version 29.05 is now available for the Forerunner 265 Series. You may manually download this software update by following the path below:

Menu > System > Software Update > Check For Updates

Change Log

Fix an issue with syncing strength personal records to Garmin Connect.
Fix an issue with configuring heart rate and power fields from Garmin Connect Mobile.
Various bug fixes and improvements.

RE: view hr and hr zone in real time during activities

gxgene1 — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:56:14 GMT

Check out the Heart Rate Gauge data field. I think that has what you want.

view hr and hr zone in real time during activities

5047568 — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:55:44 GMT

Hi there,

I'm trying to keep my hr in Zone 2 consistently during my morning walks.

Having trouble adding HR Zone to activities so that I can view it in real time.

Does anyone have experience of setting this feature up, who could step me through it?

It looks as though it's possible on this model, but my attempt with Copilot has been a confusing and frustrating experience!

Cheers,

David.

Fenix 8 & JBL Tour Pro 3

BasVries — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:41:01 GMT

After giving up being sent back and forward between JBL and Garmin support the not able to play music from Fenix 8 on JBL Tour Pro 3, I can inform it is working after updates.

JBL Tour Pro 3 is on firmware buds v 5.9.0

Fenix 8 47mm is on 22.44 with bt 29.24

Regards

Bas

Heart rate measurement error - software version 27.09

lisamcc — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:45 GMT

Hi I have a forerunner 265 running software version 27.09

RE: Heart rate measurement error - software version 27.09

DoctorCool — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 23:28:48 GMT

Good luck with your search for alternate path. Hopefully you find something that works for you. And hopefully someone from Garmin gets back to you and is helpful.

RE: Software Version 20.32

riessi83 — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:24:56 GMT

If I can not manage to find a Software Version that includes guided lactate threshold test, I probably buy a uses 255 and try to flash a backup from my old one on it. I just have to find out if or how that is possible.

None of the features that came after my 255 are of particular interest to me. The cEDA from Fitbit/Pixel watches sounds interesting, but I don't know if I can draw any conclusions from that data. Maps and a flashlight are nice, but I managed to survive without it until now.

Software Version 20.32

riessi83 — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:01:15 GMT

My trusted Forerunner 255 will not last much longer and I think about updating to 265. Since Garmin removed the guided lactate threshold test I am looking for Software Version 20.32 (or older). Can anybody send my the file or point me to a source?

Problem with tone settings

7039839 — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:54:22 GMT

when I go out for a run, and choose run activity on the watch, and then when GPS comes on, there is supposed to be a tone. This tone does not come on. I have checked all the settings. Nothing seems to work.

If others had same issue, please help with solution.

Thanks