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Beta Version 7.61 Now Available!

Former Member
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A new Beta software for the Forerunner 235 has been released. Full change log, instructions, and software for installing the beta can be found here.

Changes made from version 7.60 to 7.61:
  • Fixed Bluetooth connectivity issues with Huawei phones.

Installation Instructions
  • Connect your Forerunner 235 to your computer using the USB cable.
  • Download and unzip Forerunner235Beta.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, follow the above steps but place the GUPDATE-760.GCD file in the \GARMIN folder. Rename the file 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.
Please feel free to discuss this beta version in this thread, but be sure to also submit any feedback to [email][email protected][/email].
  • Still not able to pair my Samsung S8. Any hope, or is it time for me to move to a fitbit?


    LOL. My Fitbit Charge 2 doesnt connect to my LG G4 Plus, so I'd check their forums first. I think the issue is as much on Android side as the devices.
  • Connection to Huawei Honor 6X seems stable.


    Had to remove device from Garmin Connect and re-pair in order to get connection initially.

    Pairing worked as expected, without having to apply any "workarounds" such as disabling Play Services.

    Sync to phone seems reliable.

    One LiveTrack activity was attempted, which did not appear to succeed.

    Smart Notifications not yet tested.
  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 7 years ago
    I updated for 7.61 and 7.70 and still the same.
    No Bluetooth connect.
    Stil waiting fo fix this.
  • For those who have problem pairing FR235 to devices, have you tried to pair your FR235 to other different Smartphone? (hope this helps)
  • have you tried to pair your FR235 to other different smartwatch?
    I didn't know that the Forerunner 235 can pair with any ‘smartwatch’ in the first place, over Bluetooth Smart or ANT+.
  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 7 years ago
    For those who have problem pairing FR235 to devices, have you tried to pair your FR235 to other different Smartphone? (hope this helps)


    Yes, Gaby_Ciclista, in Asus Zenfone my FR235 connects and works without problem.
    I begin to think that it will really be a Huawei problem.
  • If FR235 connect to other devices, no doubt the problem is Huawei
  • If FR235 connect to other devices, no doubt the problem is Huawei


    I don't agree with you at all.

    For instance: My Forerunner can connect to my phone and works as expected with Garmin Connect 3.20.3, and it's impossible to mantain a permanent connection with Garmin Connect 4.3

    I think there must be something on Garmin side...

    And btw, my phone is not a Huawei, as many people here and on google play are also saying, so stop believing Garmin when they say that's only a Huawei problem...

    Edit...... Incredible.. Now it's no more posible to mantain a connection even with version 3.20.3, after the last update on the Forerunner 235 7.70