The Garmin Forerunner 265 Series includes the 265 and 265S running GPS watches featuring AMOLED displays and up to 13 days of battery life. They include race predictor, daily suggested workouts, and comprehensive health monitoring with HRV Status.
Version 27.09 - January 1, 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 activity is paused.F…
Version 25.06 - October 2, 2025: Fix an issue causing the settings to be hiddent for the added custom alert.General stability improvements. Back to Top
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 whe…
Version 24.12 - August 1, 2025: Improve on-device recovery options when PIN unlock attempts are exhausted.Fix a potential crash on the watch face.Fix an issue with event goals not updating on…
Version 23.20 - May 15, 2025: Support the detection of breathing variations during sleep.Improve rep counting for more exercises and movements.Support passcode security feature with wrist d…
Version 22.24 - March 11, 2025: Fix scheduled workouts can show off by one day in some time zones.Fix completed Daily Suggested Workouts sometimes displaying as blank.Fix UI layout issue for…
Version 22.22 - February 20, 2025: Adds support for HRM 200 pairing and data.Improvements to the Body Battery™ energy gauge accuracy when users have multiple devices.Improvements to Garmin Run C…
Update prediction
A firmware update was expected by October 20, 2026 but has not yet been released.
Garmin typically releases firmware updates for this product approximately every 76 days.
The Garmin Forerunner 265 Series includes the 265 and 265S running GPS watches featuring AMOLED displays and up to 13 days of battery life. They include race predictor, daily suggested workouts, and comprehensive health monitoring with HRV Status. It was originally released on March 1, 2023.
What is the latest firmware version of Garmin Forerunner 265 Series?
The latest firmware version of Garmin Forerunner 265 Series is 29.05. It was released on August 1, 2026.
Where can I download the latest Garmin Forerunner 265 Series firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest Garmin Forerunner 265 Series firmware (version 29.05) are on Garmin's official release page: https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=C2Tl4dk4k383Crvr5YYgN8
How often does Garmin release firmware updates for Garmin Forerunner 265 Series?
We have tracked 10 firmware versions of Garmin Forerunner 265 Series. Based on historical patterns, updates are released approximately every 76 days.
Is the Garmin Forerunner 265 Series firmware update overdue?
Based on Garmin Forerunner 265 Series's historical update patterns, a firmware update was expected by October 20, 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 265 Series still receiving firmware updates?
Yes, Garmin Forerunner 265 Series received a firmware update within the last year. The most recent version is 29.05.