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Forerunner 945 beta 4.06 is available

Garmin-Blake over 4 years ago

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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.

Changes made from version 4.00 to 4.06:

Add new Virtual Run activity profile. This enables broadcast of speed and heart rate information to virtual running applications such as Zwift.
Add Widget Glances, a new way to view widget information. The option to enable is found in the Widgets menu.
Add Low Heart Rate to the Abnormal Heart Rate Alert feature.
Various improvements for battery performance.
Fix an issue that was causing loss of treadmill calibration data. For best results, perform an outdoor run before your first treadmill activity.
Improvements to breathworks
Miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements.

Installation Instructions

Connect your Forerunner 945 to your computer using the USB cable.
Download and unzip Forerunner945_406Beta.zip. Place the GUPDATE.GCD file in the \GARMIN folder of your device's internal storage drive.
Disconnect your device from the computer, approve the update on the watch, and wait for the update to finish.
If you would like to revert to the last public release software, place the GUPDATE-400.GCD file in the \GARMIN folder. Rename GUPDATE-400.GCD to GUPDATE.GCD before disconnecting your device. NOTE: If you revert to an older version of software, all of your settings will be reset to defaults.

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+1 tsofron over 4 years ago

Thanks a lot!!! Very happy with the glances and very curious about the virtual run ;-)

0 Geri over 4 years ago

I have been waiting for this update for ages! Thank you so much for adding widget glances! :) Now the only thing I miss is the Power Modes, or at least the battery saver mode. But I don't want to be greedy.

0 danielsfrazier over 4 years ago in reply to tsofron

Same. It's getting cold where I am and I wanted to try zwift running so this is coming at the perfect time! I guess it's still best to use a foot pod? My arm doesn't have the same swing all the time as I retrieve the pringles from the pringle holder on the treadmill.

0 MDus24 over 4 years ago

Zero problems for now with this beta.

Personally I really like the new (optional) widget style. Looks better and I really can see/get all my numbers/data quicker.

Thanks Garmin for upgrading!

0 mcalista over 4 years ago in reply to tsofron

"Virtual Run" = marketing speak for "broadcasting HR and pace over Bluetooth"

0 BeneGi over 4 years ago in reply to mcalista

but broadcasting pace and distance over Bluetooth is not only new to the watch, but new to the market.
I can't recall any other watch doing this right now. As long as you trust your Forerunner on the treadmill (mine is now in the margin of 3% on steady runs), its an nice option to safe the money for things like RUNN.

0 KrzysiekJar over 4 years ago

Great option!

I am really happy to have it

0 Aurelie over 4 years ago

Thanks for the Beta and all the features. I’m loving the Widget Glances, very useful! I also like the new black backgrounds almost everywhere. Good for the eyes and the battery...

It’s probably too soon to judge but battery seems very very good now! No issues so far... I have a recovery run this morning so I will test it during an activity as well. Fingers crossed!

Cheers

0 Bernddasbrot2013 over 4 years ago

Have anyone a picture from the new widget Design on the 945?

0 Aurelie over 4 years ago in reply to Bernddasbrot2013

There you go, a bit out of focus but should give you a rough idea: