Install Beta Firmware on your Garmin Watch - Forerunner, Instinct, Vivoactive, Fenix

[@geopapa80]

So I updated my device to a beta version. If a newer stable version is released in the future will my watch get it? thnx

[@caymankudu2960]

I have followed all the steps but when I unplug the watch nothing happens?

[@Michael-op8uw]

Hey bud thanks for the tutorial, once you have installed the beta software if an official version is released will this automatically replace the beta version that was installed ?

[@rosidus]

hi, tried this on my instinct tactical but it didn't work unfortunately.

[@rob_langer]

Thanks so much for this walk through. I always love having the reassurance that i'm doing it right.

[@daverombedza3023]

Does it return to the daily software on it's own when there is an update

[@skymalotte358]

Thank you!! Watched this video numerous times. Very helpful.

[@tomaszhappy6795]

and whats with others files?? The instructions tell copy these files from RemoteSW\Downgrades to \Garmin\RemoteSW folder and rename them.. it is not needed?

[@arif20112012]

I'm confident to put the file in the device's \ GARMIN folder, but when I look it on my watch it doesn't appear Why ?

[@ulerkasur]

me too

[@rickhyh490]

Maybe every single model have different system platform. but what i can say, Garmin is not user friendly for any updating .

[@Dusty101uk]

Every time I try this I unplugged the watch no update so plug it back in and the file update has disappeared so I try again and get the same result 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@brianhunley5302]

Thank you so much. Used this method to add alpa update 11.8 to my instinct solar 2

[@nickdew6813]

any clue where tactix delta beta links reside?

[@oliverking2584]

Very useful! Thanks

[@francoramirez1385]

Somebody have the GCD file? can you share me??? please

[@kprotube2352]

GCD file is disappearing after i disconnect my watch from the computer. Can u help?

[@paceside]

You have to update to the newest stable firmware version before trying to update the newest beta version. I had the same issue before...

[@RichGann]

Same issue. and I am on the most recent stable version. Still disappears.

[@mamatkebab]

Bro i bet this beta firmware is restricted to be install on APAC version (can u confirm)?.. we all use outdated firmware yet cannot use beta firmware as well.

[@DragonClawMC]

Need to know an answer to this as well. Is there a way to update the APAC varients?

[@mamatkebab]

Ya seriously a problem for me, the updates look simple yet i cannot do the same as this video

[@debbiedavey2146]

Thank you so much.

[@jassontorres1320]

What About Fenix 5 plus, i must to download the same update ?

[@GaugingGadgets]

Yes, same method.

[@jassontorres1320]

Gauging Gadgets so i must to download this file (245 or 945 software) and put in my Fenix ?, thanks From Colombia

[@GaugingGadgets]

Yes, but it should be a beta file specifically for the Fenix 5. Here's a link to the specific forum: forums.garmin.com/outdoor-recreation/outdoor-recreation/f/fenix-5-series It doesn't look like there is a currently a beta available for the Fenix 5. Have a great day!

[@jassontorres1320]

Gauging Gadgets thanks Bro !!

[@Wise7654]

Muchas gracias, me fue de utilidad.

[@kjhman]

No way to do this on Mac right?

[@GaugingGadgets]

This can be performed on a Mac. It doesn't require anything to be installed so really you just follow the same steps that are in the description.

[@SuperLinuxoid]

thank you

[@GaugingGadgets]

You're very welcome! Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for watching and please consider liking and subscribing! :)

[@msganga1974]

The video is helpful but it is not acceptable that Garmin release softwares update with many issues and we end up being happy when we can upgrade a new beta to get rid of them... In my opinion any uodates that jeopardize the integrity of any devices should be considered a crime. That's it. Otherwise we spend 1000 dollars for what? A device that might work sometimes if we are lucky? Money we spend are real....so any software updates should be real as well... 😅

[@Mark-OutWest]

Interesting that this is available, but considering I spent $900 for my Delta I'm not here to install potentially buggy software without compensation for my time. Pass.

[@jamesbelcher6357]

My Garmin won’t let me drag files over. Any ideas what I need to do please?