Garmin Updates Mid-Range Smartwatches with Custom Alert Fixes

Key Takeaways

1. Garmin has released a stable update (System Software 25.06) for several older Forerunner smartwatches.
2. The update aims to improve overall stability and follows a brief beta testing phase.
3. Version 25.06 addresses an issue where settings were hidden after adding a custom alert.
4. The update will be rolled out to Forerunner 165, 255, 265, 955, and 965 over the next few days.
5. Users can manually check for the update by navigating to Menu, System, Software Update, and selecting ‘Check for Updates’.


Garmin has released a new stable update for several of its older Forerunner smartwatches, starting from the Forerunner 255 (currently priced at $279 on Amazon). The update, known as System Software 25.06, is the first for the Forerunner 165, Forerunner 955, and Forerunner 965 in less than a month. This update comes after a brief beta testing phase that followed the earlier introduction of System Software 25.04 in early September.

Update Details

The stable version 25.06 has been released about a week after Garmin made the Beta Version 25.06 available to participants in its public Beta Program. As previously mentioned, version 25.06 is intended to enhance overall stability for all compatible Forerunner smartwatches. Sadly, Garmin has yet to provide additional details on this matter.

Fixes and Manual Update

This new stable update addresses a problem that resulted in settings being hidden after a custom alert was added. Software Version 25.06 is expected to roll out to the Forerunner 165, Forerunner 255, Forerunner 265, Forerunner 955, and Forerunner 965 over the next few days. If your smartwatch hasn’t received the update yet, you can manually check for Garmin’s latest update by going to Menu, System, Software Update, and then selecting ‘Check for Updates’. For further information, refer to Garmin’s forum post.

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