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[Garmin Firmware ChangeLog]: What does 17.37 changed | Forerunner 570

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Overview

Garmin has announced Software Version 17.37 for the Forerunner 570 Series. The stable release is a small but relevant hotfix for runners and golfers, with three fixes covering treadmill calibration, golf activity resets, and shorter-than-expected battery life.

Garmin's announcement is marked Hot Fix 0%. The release notes are public, but the phased rollout had not begun at the time of posting. Forerunner 570 owners should not be concerned if a manual update check still reports version 17.33 as current.

Update Details

  • Device: Garmin Forerunner 570 Series
  • Software Version: 17.37
  • Previous Version: 17.33
  • Announcement Date: July 17, 2026
  • Channel: Stable release
  • Rollout Status: Hot Fix 0% at announcement
  • Install Path: Menu > Watch Settings > System > Software Update > Check For Updates
  • Official Announcement: Garmin Forums

Garmin Forerunner 570 17.37 Changelog

Garmin lists the following changes for Software Version 17.37:

  • Fixes an issue where treadmill calibration could fail to make treadmill distance more accurate.
  • Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset during a golf activity.
  • Fixes an issue that could cause shorter-than-expected battery life.

What Changes for Forerunner 570 Users?

Improved Indoor Run Calibration

Treadmill pace and distance are estimated by the watch when GPS is unavailable. The post-run calibration option lets a runner enter the treadmill's reported distance, but an existing issue could prevent that correction from improving later estimates. Version 17.37 is intended to make the calibration result useful again.

More Stable Golf Tracking

The golf fix targets resets that could occur while a golf activity was running. Avoiding an unexpected restart helps preserve the continuity of a round and reduces the risk of interrupting on-watch scoring or activity data.

A Battery-Life Maintenance Fix

The battery fix addresses cases where runtime could be lower than expected. Garmin has not published a specific cause or a revised battery estimate, so the practical test is whether affected watches return to their normal usage pattern after updating.

How to Get Software Version 17.37

When Garmin increases the rollout percentage, you can check manually:

  1. Open Menu.
  2. Go to Watch Settings.
  3. Select System.
  4. Open Software Update.
  5. Tap Check For Updates.

Because the announcement began at 0%, availability may arrive later even when the watch is paired and fully synced with Garmin Connect.

Conclusion

Forerunner 570 Software Version 17.37 does not add new sports profiles or training metrics. Instead, it concentrates on three real-world reliability problems: treadmill calibration that did not improve distance, resets during golf, and unexpectedly short battery life.