Beta Version 16.05 - 'Check for Updates' Only

Hello Garmin customers!

We have our next beta update available for Instinct 3 Series! This update is available for the following watch models: Instinct 3 AMOLED 45mm and 50mm; Instinct 3 Solar 45mm and 50mm; and Instinct E 40mm and 45mm, Instinct 3 Tactical Solar/AMOLED, and Instinct Crossover AMOLED. 

Software version 16.04 is available via 'Check For Updates' on your watch. To download the update, on your watch go to Menu -> System -> Software Update -> Check For Updates. Your watch must be connected to GCM in order to download the update.

Note: only devices enrolled in the Public Beta program will receive our Public Beta updates. More info on how to join the program is available here.

If you encounter a bug while using Beta software, please report the issue under the appropriate section within the Beta Bug Reports forum.

If needed, the Beta Wiki includes several articles that may help, including how to access files on your watch; what to do after a freeze or crash; and what information is needed to report a bug.

16.05 Change Log (since 16.04, Previous Beta Software)

Added Recovery Mode.
Improved wave detection in Surf activity.
Fixed lag when viewing calendar
Fixed possible crash when starting a workout through a CIQ app.

After updating, your watch will be running the following software versions. These can be confirmed on the Menu – System – About pages.

*The Software Version is the number on the very first About page. This number should always match the “Host” version number written on the 6^th About page.

If you experience an issue using our Beta software, you have the option to backdate software and return to the version that is currently Live. Files for backdating software are below.

However, please note: if you choose to backdate software, your watch will not be able to download the same Beta update again. You will need to wait for the next Public Beta to be made available, at which point selecting Check For Updates will download the newer software. In other words, if you backdate software, you will stay on that backdated version until another new version is available.

These files are provided on the first Announcement post we create when starting a new Public Beta cycle (i.e. we are working with version 16.xx, so check for these files on the earliest 16.xx update post).