The Garmin Forerunner 165 is an entry-level running GPS watch with an AMOLED touchscreen and up to 11 days of smartwatch battery life. It includes heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and Garmin Coach adaptive training plans at an accessible price point.
Version 27.09 - January 16, 2026: Fix touchscreen actions not working for incoming calls.Fix some lag when scrolling in the activity summary menu.Fix some possible crashes during swim activitie…
Version 26.08 - November 12, 2025: Fix Find My Device alert not sounding if device is locked with the Passcode feature.Fix and issue with exiting pan/zoom mode on the map if the activity is paus…
Version 25.04 - September 11, 2025: Fix the Primary Race glance sometimes showing a secondary race.Fix Strength workouts not being marked complete in Garmin Run Coach plans.Improve some cases wh…
Version 24.12 - August 1, 2025: Improve on-device recovery options when PIN unlock attempts are exhausted.Fix a potential crash on the watchface.Fix an issue with event goals not updating on…
Version 23.20 - May 15, 2025: Support the detection of breathing variations during sleep.Support passcode security feature with wrist detection.Improve secure sensor pairing and updates.Upd…
Version 22.24 - March 11, 2025: Fix smart notification tone option missing. (non-music version only)Fix scheduled workouts can show off by one day in some time zones.Fix completed DSW sometim…
Version 22.22 - February 20, 2025: Adds support for HRM 200 pairing and data.Improvements to the Body Battery accuracy when users have multiple devices.Improvements to Garmin Run Coach and Garmi…
Update prediction
A firmware update was expected by October 10, 2026 but has not yet been released.
Garmin typically releases firmware updates for this product approximately every 67 days.
The Garmin Forerunner 165 is an entry-level running GPS watch with an AMOLED touchscreen and up to 11 days of smartwatch battery life. It includes heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and Garmin Coach adaptive training plans at an accessible price point. It was originally released on February 20, 2024.
What is the latest firmware version of Garmin Forerunner 165?
The latest firmware version of Garmin Forerunner 165 is 29.05. It was released on August 1, 2026.
Where can I download the latest Garmin Forerunner 165 firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest Garmin Forerunner 165 firmware (version 29.05) are on Garmin's official release page: https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=9XsZp1usVj94mEXicF1xg9
How often does Garmin release firmware updates for Garmin Forerunner 165?
We have tracked 11 firmware versions of Garmin Forerunner 165. Based on historical patterns, updates are released approximately every 67 days.
Is the Garmin Forerunner 165 firmware update overdue?
Based on Garmin Forerunner 165's historical update patterns, a firmware update was expected by October 10, 2026 but has not yet been released. This may indicate an upcoming release or a change in the product's update schedule.
Is Garmin Forerunner 165 still receiving firmware updates?
Yes, Garmin Forerunner 165 received a firmware update within the last year. The most recent version is 29.05.