Forerunner 570 - Recent Threads

Multiple Issues Introduced after Software Version 17.33

5798884 — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:25:27 GMT

Hello Garmin Support,

I would like to report several issues that I have experienced on my Garmin Forerunner 570 since updating to software version 17.33. Prior to version 17.33, I did not encounter any of these problems.

1. Strength Training activity cannot be stopped after long sessions

During longer strength training workouts, the Start/Stop button sometimes stops responding. As a result, it is no longer possible to end the activity normally. The only workaround I have found is to start a rest period and wait for some time, after which the activity can eventually be stopped again.

2. Daily Suggested Workout not always displayed

When starting a running activity, the Daily Suggested Workout is sometimes not shown, even though it would normally be available.

3. Training Status – Load Focus appears incorrect

The Load Focus metrics do not seem to reflect my actual training. Despite completing many anaerobic running workouts, the watch still reports an anaerobic shortage. This makes me question whether the anaerobic load is being calculated correctly.

4. Focus Modes cannot be activated for non-Garmin activity apps

It appears that Focus Modes can only be used with Garmin activities. I am unable to activate or use Focus Modes with activities from third-party apps. I am not sure whether this is an intended limitation or a bug.

5. Sleep/Night display sometimes does not show battery percentage

The Sleep/Night display occasionally fails to show the battery status. At times, the battery percentage is simply missing from the screen.

All of these issues started after installing software version 17.33. Before this update, the watch operated normally and I did not experience any of the problems listed above.

Could you please investigate these issues and let me know whether they are known bugs or if additional diagnostic information would be helpful?

Kind regards,

Paul

Worsening fluidity after update 17.33. Anyone else?

Rafael Pr. — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:37:14 GMT

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Hi everyone
Anyone else suffering with this turtle watch?

Yes, because the main menus don't flow naturally, they freeze... they stutter
And it got worse with 17.33!!

So Garmin??? When will this watch work normally?

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> Low touchscreen sensitivity in some of the main menus (sometimes only responds on the second or third touch);

> Failure or slowness in touch response (or ZERO response) on the first touch on the screen:

> The system continues to show slowness and poor fluidity with small freezes in some of the main menus, see below:

* Main screen (drag your finger upwards for example); already shows slowness
* Menu: history of the last 7 days;* Menu this week: history of the last runs (requires data loading, becomes slow); * Previous activities screen; activity selection screen (sports)
* Menu: Disposition
* Menu: Health (body battery)
* Menu: Garmin Coach

Top right button (sports selection)
* Extremely slow; touch response is poor; stutters when scrolling up and down the menu; stutters after clicking on a function;

vibration doesn't stop

UlfS — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:49:43 GMT

During Training Forerunner 570 vibrates for a message and won't stop until another message with vibration occurs. This occurs occasionally only, maybe once a month. Does anybody else have this experience? According to the forum the forerunner 970 seems to have the same problem.

[BUG] Swimming summary glance did not show correct HR graph with HRM 600.

DPSK — Sun, 31 May 2026 11:51:57 GMT

After saved swimming > Download HR data , the summary activity did not show the correct HR graph. I think the graph is base on HR from the watch.

HR average and max values are correct.

I have the photo. Not sure why I'm not able to upload from phone.

Elevation error during activities

7934489 — Sat, 30 May 2026 14:13:20 GMT

Hi,

Since few weeks, I'm getting inaccurate elevation gain readings for my activities. It's really annoying—I have to correct them through the Garmin Connect website and use the DEM data if I want consistent results. I contacted support, but they didn't do anything. Has anyone else had this issue?

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Broken - Training readiness - Acute Load & Recovery Time

chris_in_cal — Thu, 28 May 2026 20:02:04 GMT

Hello,

I used a FR265 for an 18 week half marathon training block. Training readiness always made sense with: sleep, load, stress, etc.

Last week recovery time and acute load do not make sense or match my experience. My readiness score has pegged at "!"

After a race in April, I had a slight injury that I was recuperating from, and I upgraded to this FR 570. Over the course of a couple of week the new FR570 eventually gave me a Readiness Score of 45. It creeped up to the 70s for a few days, Then the 50s for a few days. Then the 30s for a few days. I started some light running and it fluctuated between the 60s and the 30s for a week or so, Then about a week ago it plunged to "1" and for the last five days it has been stuck at "1".

The numbers it is gathering are broken somehow. I've been doing light recovery exercise, I had some time off of work and napped a bit more than usual. No stress no strain and it is pegged at "1"

Last night it reports:

Sleep 77
Recovery time 54 hrs
HRV unbalanced
Acute load 731 (very high)
Recent sleep fair
Recent stress low
What can mess with Acute Load and Recovery time?

I've been taking it easy and working out gently for most of the last several days

Forerunner 570 Series Software Version 17.33 - Live

Garmin-Dan — Tue, 26 May 2026 14:37:04 GMT

Software version 17.33 is now available for Forerunner 570 Series.

You may manually download this software update once available by following the path below:

Menu > System > Software Update > Check For Updates

Change Log:

Adds support for Approach CT1 club sensors.
Adds support for a silent mode that can be quickly accessed via the control loop or a button shortcut.
Allows access to the keyboard layout menu via a swipe up from the bottom of the page.
Improves responsiveness when starting the timer.
Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when recording an activity.
Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when viewing the evening report.
Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when adding apps via Garmin Connect Mobile.
Fixes an issue that could result in a failure when uploading an activity file to Garmin Connect.
Fixes an issue that could cause an upcoming race event not to show on the device.
Fixes an issue with syncing strength personal records with Garmin Connect.
Fixes an issue that could cause the tones for the rest timer countdown during strength workouts to sound out of rhythm.
Fixes an issue that could cause pool swim workouts to progress through active steps without interaction.
Fixes send off time not vibrating during swim workouts.
Prevents automatic track detection during trail run activities.
Fixes a possible issue where the back and down key would not work for indoor climb and bouldering activities.
Fixes an issue that could result in devices with many saved activity files to appear unresponsive at times.
Fixes watch face sunset/sunrise data fields not updating.
Fixes an issue that could result in not being able to accept an incoming call on the watch.
Fixes an issue that could cause excessive battery drain after using the phone assistant or accepting a phone call on the watch.
Fixes being able to access voice command, music, and voice notes apps during an active call.
Fixes an issue where the gear tracking progress bar shown after an activity does not include the just-completed activity.
Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when using WhatsApp on an iPhone.
Fixes battery estimates when switching power modes for activities.
Fixes weather app not updating when you enter the app.
Fixes other minor bugs.
Updates translations.

Garmin Forerunner 570 iPhone Notification Issues (Calls/Texts/App Alerts Not Working Reliably)

3409068 — Sat, 23 May 2026 18:17:22 GMT

Hi everyone,

I wanted to post about some notification issues I’ve been having with my Garmin Forerunner 570 when paired with an Apple iPhone to see if others are experiencing the same thing.

Issues I’m seeing

Notifications sometimes stop appearing completely
Delayed alerts for texts and apps
Incoming call notifications are inconsistent
Some app notifications appear, others never arrive
Notifications may work after reconnecting Bluetooth, then fail again later
Occasionally the watch shows “Phone disconnected” even when the iPhone is nearby

Things I already tried

Rebooting both the watch and iPhone
Removing and re-pairing the watch
Reinstalling the Garmin Connect app
Checking iPhone notification permissions
Disabling/re-enabling Bluetooth
Making sure Background App Refresh is enabled
Updating both iPhone iOS and Garmin firmware
Reset configurations in both

My setup

Device: Garmin Forerunner 570
Phone: iPhone 17 Pro
Garmin Connect version: Last version
iOS version: Last version

I’m mainly posting to find out:

Are other iPhone users seeing the same notification reliability issues?
Did anyone find a stable fix?
Is this related to a recent firmware or iOS update?

Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!

No cadence data during run activity

9342640 — Thu, 21 May 2026 09:57:30 GMT

On a couple of occasions, during run activities, my cadence on the watch displayed as zero. The first time this happened, it was intermittent. But yesterday, my cadence read as zero during the entire run. After I completed the run, I checked the step display on my Home Screen, and I didn’t get any step increase, so the entire run must have registered as zero. Has this been reported before?

Forerunner 570 HR data ramped up quickly over 200 while RPE around 4.

6392877 — Wed, 20 May 2026 14:51:26 GMT

Forerunner 570 HR data ramped up quickly and was too high within the first minute, and stayed there at around 200. I have software version 16.37. This morning, I was running at an easy pace, RPE at around a 4 as my HR is usually between 123. But this morning it was sticking right around 200+. The minute I stopped running, my HR dropped below 80. I tested my resting HR with my blood pressure monitor and they were the same, around 55. I tried to move the watch around on my wrist for maybe a better position, but it didn't change the number even slightly. Why did it quickly shoot up this morning and all of a sudden?

silicon strap

7304669 — Tue, 19 May 2026 12:35:10 GMT

Pls help! Have only had the watch since March and the silicon is wearing down at a scary rate. Not particularly impressed.

Can you replace with an alternate material strap? Is the strap covered by warrantee?

deleting workouts

Iwfr — Mon, 11 May 2026 08:20:15 GMT

Anyone know an easy way to delete multiple workouts from the watch. I've read you can connect it to PC and go delete them from the directory, but I don't seems to be able to force the watch into usb mode. It simply charges the watch. mind you that is on a Mac!

Some activities not sync from Connect to Strava

dishizawa — Fri, 08 May 2026 15:16:47 GMT

I've come from an Apple Watch where it's a mirror from the iPhone and I'm getting used to 570.

For some reason the activities like Pilates, HIIT are not syncing automatically to Strava. With my Apple Watch, those activities synced at the same time as I've finish it.

I've already done all the usual procedures (uninstall, install, login, reconnect both app either my mobile app as web) and the activity is not sync.

I can see on Connect app as soon as I've finish the activity, but not at Strava. Same activity setting for Pilates and HIIT is done for Running and Walking which is going without any issue.

My friend who has the 265S, when registering Pilates or ay other activity different from Running, it goes without any problem.

I've read frm some AI app consultation that activities different from Running and Walking are storage in a different way where Strava can't read it. Not sure how accurate this is or if it's just a obvious interpretation.

Software and app all update with the last version.

Does anybody else experiencing the same issue? I've checked all the possibilites and I don't know what else could be the issue.

Tks!

Turn by turn direction

Fabii85 — Thu, 07 May 2026 09:30:23 GMT

Does the 570 have turn by turn direction (via speaker) by connect courses?

New 570

chris_in_cal — Tue, 05 May 2026 14:38:53 GMT

Hello Folks,

I configured my new 570 last night. I expect I'll be around from here on out.

I felt my FR265 was the best Garmin I've ever used. It wasn't broken, confounding, and had useful features. Nowadays I'm mostly running, but I've used Strength, OWS and cycling in the past. A tiny bit of yoga (It is not good for me to have a watch on whilest doing yoga poses) and a tiny bit of the breathwork/meditation apps.

I wish I could have a more text-based less cartoonist watch face, I was looking around at them last night. The 'make a face' was pretty good, except the complications data were tiny, while the clock font was large. That's it so far.

Enjoy your 570 ya'll

Source switching on Forerunner 570 using HRM 200

BobD — Sat, 02 May 2026 16:55:14 GMT

I've been using my Forerunner 570 with an HRM 200 on all my runs and bike rides. I've got source switching turned on, and have been examining the resulting fit files using fitfileviewer. Fitfileviewer allows you to see the HR tracks from both the external HR monitor and the optical sensor, as well as the track that watch has ultimately decided to use. What I've noticed is that on bike rides, the watch almost always prefers the data from the HRM 200, which doesn't surprise me at all. I would expect that it would think the strap would be more accurate. What does surprise me however, is that on most all of my regular runs and trail runs, the watch seems to prefer the data from optical sensor, even when the data from the strap looks perfectly reasonable. I would have thought that the strap would be the go-to source for most activities unless the watch detected it was really inaccurate. Note that I wear the strap the same way for all activities, wet the contacts just before I head out the door, and seem to have a good connection between strap and watch. Curious if anyone else has noticed this behavior.

Feature request Heart rate zones history

9776351 — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:16:03 GMT

Description:

Add the ability to view the history of heart rate zone changes in both the Garmin Connect mobile and web applications.

Context & Justification:

Currently, Garmin automatically evaluates and shifts heart rate zones based on the user's workouts and current fitness level. These automatic adjustments have a direct impact on which activities, and at what intensity, are counted toward "Intensity Minutes" (Vigorous Minutes).

However, users currently have no overview of how these zones have evolved over time. Tracking this history is important for analyzing long-term training progress because:

It allows users to understand how the difficulty of achieving intensity minutes has changed over time.
It provides better context when comparing historical training data.

Proposed Solution:

History View: Add a sub-section or timeline in the Heart Rate section containing the history of zone changes.
Change Details: The record should include the date of the adjustment and the values (heart rate beats per minute) for each zone (from Zone 1 to Zone 5).
Visual Comparison: Provide an option to compare the evolution of these zones with other metrics (e.g., VO2 Max or Resting Heart Rate over time).

Business Value:

Improves user experience and provides deeper insight into the user's physiological data, which is crucial for Garmin's target audience.

Intensity minutes not recognised

6333328 — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:23:17 GMT

I recorded a HIIT activity today however it is not recognised in as Intensity Minutes. Any way to ensure this is recognised?

Pairing with HRM-FIT

4226481 — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:52:36 GMT

I've just bought a 570 but cant pair it with my HRM-Fit. It paired with my Forerunner 55 but, having unpaired that, can't pair it with my new watch. I've been through every troubleshooting option without success - any thoughts

Manual Corrupt File

8430090 — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:35:04 GMT

Hello!

I just purchased the Garmin Forerunner 570 a few weeks ago, ran a half marathon this morning and the workout didn't sync to the app. After much research, trial and error and reaching out to Garmin Support, I've determined that the FIT file is corrupt and can't be manually uploaded through the web based site. I see there is a FIT file repair tool. I visited the website to try and download but this information is way above my understanding or know how. Have to say feeling a little disappointed with the Garmin so far. Any other recommendations of how to get the file fixed that may be a little easier for those that aren't computer savvy? Thanks for your help!

Altitude issue

ds9 — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:24:09 GMT

Hi, I have an issue with FR570 altitude measurement, especially in trial running. It always increases the incline. Example trial run below, the same training 16 km, one loop, the same start and finish time and spot, two garmin watches: FR570 and ENDURO3.

FR570 shows invline of 430 m, drop of 307, ENDURO3 shows include of 306 m and drop of 308 m. Is there any way to fix it?

Recovery

thstimson — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:47:15 GMT

In the last two weeks, my suggested Recovery time following cycling or running workouts has been 2x -3x longer than is normal for me. I don't believe there is a medical/physical issue as I feel no different during/after these workouts than I did two weeks ago. Anyone having a similar issue?

Lap alert notification sound

1464861 — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:57:18 GMT

Hi,

I recently upgraded from FR265 to FR570, mainly due to the screen size (I prefer 42 mm). I am overall happy with the watch, but I prefer the old notification sounds when starting/stopping an activity and for lap notification. I can't find a way to change this, only turn it off. Am I missing something? If not, I would appreciate if Garmin could implement this option.

Best regards

Can i schedule a Triathlon workout with set distances?

steeps — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:22:10 GMT

I recently purchased the Forerunner 570. Trying to set up a workout schedule. I would like to add a workout that includes swim, bike, run for set distances. I see that I can "start activity" and choose "triathlon" and it will auto detect transitions, so I'm assuming it will work on-the-fly but what if I want to put a workout on the calendar? Is that possible?

Beeps during activities

BenR — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:21:59 GMT

Is it possible to disable the beeps during activities. I like having the automatic lap alert when I run but would prefer just vibration. I've been through all the menus and have disabled all the sound options that I can find.