The Garmin Forerunner 965 is a premium multisport GPS watch with a 1.4-inch AMOLED display, titanium bezel, and up to 31 days of battery life. It supports full onboard mapping, multi-band GPS, and Garmin's advanced training load and race predictor features.
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 25.04 - 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 an issue with booting the device while loading a large number of maps.Fix unrespo…
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 DSW sometimes displaying as blank.Fix UI layout issue for last activity tap-in…
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 28, 2026 but has not yet been released.
Garmin typically releases firmware updates for this product approximately every 79 days.
The Garmin Forerunner 965 is a premium multisport GPS watch with a 1.4-inch AMOLED display, titanium bezel, and up to 31 days of battery life. It supports full onboard mapping, multi-band GPS, and Garmin's advanced training load and race predictor features. It was originally released on March 1, 2023.
What is the latest firmware version of Garmin Forerunner 965?
The latest firmware version of Garmin Forerunner 965 is 29.05. It was released on August 1, 2026.
Where can I download the latest Garmin Forerunner 965 firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest Garmin Forerunner 965 firmware (version 29.05) are on Garmin's official release page: https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=OiAQmHA1e65intx2hXtNa8
How often does Garmin release firmware updates for Garmin Forerunner 965?
We have tracked 9 firmware versions of Garmin Forerunner 965. Based on historical patterns, updates are released approximately every 79 days.
Is the Garmin Forerunner 965 firmware update overdue?
Based on Garmin Forerunner 965's historical update patterns, a firmware update was expected by October 28, 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 965 still receiving firmware updates?
Yes, Garmin Forerunner 965 received a firmware update within the last year. The most recent version is 29.05.