Software version 17.33 is now available for Forerunner 970.
You may manually download this software update once available by following the path below:
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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.
• Adds QR codes to Outdoor Maps+ layers descriptions to learn more about the layers.
• Adds navigation option to last Man Overboard point.
• 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 crash when using the map after using a Z10 or Z30.
• 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 Outdoor Maps+ downloads not resuming after being interrupted.
• 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 navigation ending when losing GPS signal or deviating from the course.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to exit the map page during a route recalculation.
• Fixes an issue that could result in devices with many saved activity files to appear unresponsive at times.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the screen to incorrectly respond to touch after taking an ECG reading.
• 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.