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[Garmin Firmware ChangeLog]: What's New in 28.05 | Forerunner 965

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Overview

Garmin has released Software Version 28.05 for the Forerunner 965. This is a stable live release, and Garmin lists it at 100% phased rollout.

For Forerunner 965 owners, this update focuses on race calendar reliability, Garmin Run Coach consistency, Garmin Connect Mobile settings, workout preview behavior, activity uploads, Schwinn device pairing, distance interval audio prompts, course navigation stability, and China OSM maps.

Update Details

  • Device: Garmin Forerunner 965
  • Software Version: 28.05
  • Channel: Stable release
  • Rollout Status: 100% phased rollout
  • Install Path: Menu > System > Software Update > Check For Updates
  • Official Announcement: Garmin Forums

Garmin Forerunner 965 28.05 Changelog

Race, Coaching, and Garmin Connect Fixes

  • Improved race event syncing so events should no longer disappear or duplicate after being sent to the watch.
  • Fixed Garmin Run Coach week numbers so the watch better matches Garmin Connect Mobile.
  • Fixed display settings changed from Garmin Connect Mobile not applying correctly on the device.

Workout, Upload, and Sensor Fixes

  • Fixed Schwinn device pairing.
  • Fixed workout preview behavior for workouts that contain only one step.
  • Fixed cases where some activities could fail to upload to Garmin Connect.
  • Added completion time details to audio prompts for distance intervals.

Navigation and Map Fixes

  • Fixed a possible crash when saving an activity after course navigation.
  • Fixed an issue with China OSM maps.
  • Added other bug fixes and improvements.

Why This Update Matters

Better Race Planning

Race events are a core part of Garmin's training workflow. The race event fix reduces the chance of missing or duplicated events after sending race data to the Forerunner 965.

More Reliable Coaching

The Garmin Run Coach week-number fix keeps the watch and Garmin Connect Mobile aligned. That matters when you are following a structured plan and using the watch as the main daily training guide.

Fewer Post-Workout Problems

The Garmin Connect upload fix and the course-navigation save crash fix are the highest-impact reliability changes. They reduce the chance that a completed workout becomes difficult to save or sync.

How to Get the Update

To check manually:

  1. Open Menu
  2. Go to System
  3. Select Software Update
  4. Choose Check For Updates

Because Garmin lists this as 100% phased rollout, eligible Forerunner 965 users should be able to receive it through the normal update path.

Conclusion

Garmin Forerunner 965 Software Version 28.05 is a useful stable maintenance update. The most important fixes cover race event syncing, Garmin Run Coach consistency, activity uploads, course-navigation saving, Schwinn pairing, and China OSM maps.