TRAMsoft GmbH - GARMIN Forerunner 220 Firmware Upgrades (English)

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Firmware:

V3.10 - V3.00 - V2.90 - V2.80 - V2.70 - V2.60 - V2.50

The following lists of changes are based on information provided by GARMIN. Changes or improvements which we consider important or especially useful are shown highlighted.

To view the current firmware version, complete the following steps:

Unlock the device by pressing the "start/stop" button if necessary.
Press the "down" button to access the menu.
Press the "up" button until you get to "Settings" and press the "start/stop" button.
Press the "up" button until you get to "System" and press the "start/stop" button.
Press the "up" button until you get to "About" and press the "start/stop" button.
The system will display the Unit ID and the firmware version ("Software Version").
Press the "back" button to quit the screen.

Each upgrade replaces the complete firmware in the GPS, which means you need to install only the version you wish to apply. There is no need to install any previous versions.

Changes made from version 3.00 to 3.10:

Improved the instantaneous pace filter.
Improved the foot pod auto calibration algorithm.
Fixed an issue that could cause data screens to be changed after a software update.
Updated translations.

Firmware Upgrade V3.10 (Use the Web-Updater to install this version)

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Changes made from version 2.90 to 3.00:

Fixed an issue that could cause the watch to randomly reset during an activity when connected to the heart rate monitor.
Fixed an issue that could cause the watch to reset while doing a user-defined workout.
Fixed various minor issues.
Updated translations.

Firmware Upgrade V3.00 (Use the Web-Updater to install this version)

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Changes made from version 2.80 to 2.90:

Fixed an issue where incorrect pace/speed smoothing could be applied during certain activities.
Changes to support manufacturing.

Firmware Upgrade V2.90 (Use the Web-Updater to install this version)

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Changes made from version 2.70 to 2.80:

Added support for automatic calibration of the foot pod by GPS.
Added support for an elevation data field.
Changed alerts during running workouts to be based on lap pace/speed rather than instantaneous pace/speed.
Fixed an issue where Auto Pause could fail to work correctly when using a custom pace/speed setting.
Fixed an issue where distance could fail to accumulate during an activity.
Updated translations.

Firmware Upgrade V2.80 (Use the Web-Updater to install this version)

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Changes made from version 2.60 to 2.70:

Fixed issue that could cause watch to stop recording distance.

Firmware Upgrade V2.70 (Use the Web-Updater to install this version)

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Changes made from version 2.50 to 2.60:

Corrected issued with GPS failing to update when GPS is disabled.
Various minor fixes.

Firmware Upgrade V2.60 (Use the Web-Updater to install this version)

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Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.50:

Fixed issue where the reported battery capacity could be inaccurate.
Improvements to indoor distance and pace calculations.
Improvements to the interaction between foot pod and GPS.
Fixed issue with resetting totals not working correctly.
Added feature to inform the user when returning to the target range of a workout step.
Fixed various issues with smartphone connectivity and the LiveTrack feature.
Fixed issue with running workouts contained in triathlon/mixed sport schedules not being retained on the device.
Fixed several other minor issues.
Updated translations.

Firmware Upgrade V2.50 (Use the Web-Updater to install this version)

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As a personal training assistant, the GARMIN Forerunner 220 records the travelled path (track), your heart rate (requires heart rate monitor), distance, time and pace/speed, computes the calories burned and helps to achieve your personal workout goals. The device is very easy to use, supports multiple languages and has an extremely sensitive antenna. It is the perfect partner for any outdoor activities. Supports data exchange via BlueTooth, WLAN or USB cradle, see detailed description.