On this page, you can find information about the latest Garmin Epix firmware updates for various Garmin Epix models and variants.
The information we cover pertains to the following Garmin Epix series smartwatch variants
- Epix Gen 2
- Epix Pro Gen 2
The instructions to update firmware are also included on the page. Almost all Epix series watches will use the same process to update firmware on the running watch.
Firmware versions for Epix smartwatches – February 2026
Epix 2 and Epix Pro 2 received a new firmware update on 21 January 2026. The firmware update pushes the latest firmware or software on Epix 2/Epix Pro 2 to firmware version 25.11. The new software replaces the old firmware 23.48. This firmware or software update is a major release.
In more ways than one, the latest firmware update is a major software release for Epix Gen 2. It makes substantial changes to the underlying software of Epix Gen 2:
- Fixed an issue for Fenix 7 variants without wifi where skin temperature data was not getting properly tracked in GCM
- Fixed an issue in the dog track glance.
- Fixed an issue on the map when previewing a course to navigate.
- Fixed an issue where an activity recorded with Pace Pro would display invalid data in the activity review widget.
- Fixed an issue where sometimes the device would reboot when changing overlay on the Weather Radar map.
- Fixed an issue where sometimes the time displayed on the Weather Radar map page would not match the system’s time format.
- Fixed an issue where sometimes the OHR would not turn on in an activity if it had been previously turned off before.
- Fixed an issue where some datafields were not getting drawn on certain watch faces.
- Fixed an issue where Strength workouts where edited weight would not carry over to following sets.
- Fixed an issue where the device would sometimes shutdown when saving a Golf activity.
- Fixed an issue where the device would sometimes shutdown when viewing the steps of a Daily Suggested Workout.
- Fixed an issue where the HRM 600 would incorrectly read ANT+ connection only on the sensor settings page.
- Fixed an issue where the device would sometimes be unable to connect to Nautique Boats.
- Fixed an issue where the device would sometimes shutdown when downloading maps
- Fixed an issue where the device would sometimes shutdown when selecting a contact in the InReach widget.
- Fixed an issue where the Morning Report’s scheduled page would show the previous day’s schedule.
- Fixed an issue where the Tide Alerts would not display data according to the system’s unit configuration.
- Fixed an issue with the menu title in the Sleep Mode setup menu.
- Updated the appearance of the progress bar on the Audiobooks list select.
- Updated the Golf activity to now support disabling/enabling the auto-lap feature.
Garmin Epix, and Epix Gen 2 Pro continue to run on firmware version 22.06 released in June 2025.
| Epix series | Latest firmware update | Release date |
|---|---|---|
| Epix Gen 2 | 23.48 | December 9, 2025 |
| Epix Pro Gen 2 | 23.48 | December 9, 2025 |
The firmware update process for Epix watches remains consistent and unchanged between different models of the watch. You may follow the instructions below to update firmware on the Epix watches.
In most cases, however, firmware updates happen automatically and in the background. No user action, usually, is required for firmware updates on Garmin Epix watches.
How do I update firmware on Epix Gen 2 watches?
Update of firmware on Epix Gen 2 and Epix Pro Gen 2 watches can be installed using the Garmin Connect app or through the Garmin Express application.
Garmin Epix Gen 2 – Install Firmware using the Garmin Connect app
The Garmin Connect app is Garmin’s app. It provides an interface between Garmin servers and the paired smartwatch. All downloads automatically get downloaded onto your smartphone.
The Garmin Connect app is available for the Android and iOS mobile operating systems.
- Garmin Connect is an app that can be installed on the smartphone paired with the Epix device.
- Garmin Connect for Android phones can be downloaded from the Google Play Store page for Garmin Connect.
- Garmin Connect for iOS devices can be downloaded from the Apple app store page for Garmin Connect.
- Install the Garmin Connect app on the smartphone paired with Epix watch. Once the app is installed, link or connect the Epix with the Garmin Connect account.
- Do ensure that the Bluetooth connection between the Garmin Connect app and Epix is good. Also, do ensure that you have adequate battery charge on the Epix and paired smartphone for the firmware update process to complete flawlessly.
- Garmin Connect validates the current firmware version on your Epix device. If a software update is available through the Garmin servers, Garmin Connect will download the firmware files from the Garmin servers automatically.
- After the software has been downloaded on the phone through the Garmin Connect app, it gets pushed out to the Epix Gen 2 device over a Bluetooth connection.
- Once the firmware has been installed on the Epix Gen 2 watch, you can verify the current version of software or firmware by going to the Settings —-> System and About Device section on the watch. It would tell you the version of firmware installed on the Epix Gen 2 smartwatch.
Garmin Epix – Firmware update using Garmin Express application
Garmin Express is Garmin’s application for the PC platform. You need to install it on your Windows PC or Mac computer.
Post-installation of the Garmin Express application, the application pulls the updates from the Garmin website. It will push the update out to the smartphone configured in the Garmin Express application.
- Garmin Express is a proprietary application that can be installed on any computer. It is available for Windows and macOS computers.
- Garmin Express for Windows or macOS computers can be downloaded from this page on the Garmin website.
- Once you have downloaded Garmin Express, you can install it on the computer by executing the file.
- Validate if Garmin Express is working cleanly. You will need to add your device (Epix model) to the Garmin Express application.
- Garmin Express helps in pulling firmware updates, map updates, Golf course updates and uploading your activities to the Garmin Connect app.
- Once you have linked your Epix to the Garmin Express application, open the Garmin Express application.
- Connect your Epix watch to the computer using a USB cable. The USB cable was shipped alongside the smartwatch when you first bought it.
- Allow Garmin Express to validate the current firmware version on Epix watch. Allow it to pull the latest firmware version from the Garmin website.
- Once the software has been downloaded on the Garmin Express application, it gets pushed out to the connected Garmin Epix device.
- This will initiate the firmware installation on your Epix smartwatch.
- Please allow some time for the firmware to be installed automatically on your Epix device.
- You can verify if the latest firmware has been installed on the Epix device by going to Settings —-> System and finding the firmware version in the About Device section.
Garmin Epix – Update firmware manually
You can also pull the software update from the Garmin servers manually. It may be prudent, however, to wait for the firmware update to be applied automatically.
In the event, you want to pull the manual updates of the software or the firmware files, please use the Check for Updates option on your Epix device. You can find the ‘Check for Updates’ option under the path flow share below on the Epix watch
Menu > System > Software Update > Check For Updates
Issues after firmware update on Garmin Epix
If your watch experiences issues after a firmware update, it is recommended to do a soft reset of the watch.
Generally, the issues post firmware update may include one or more of the following:
- The watch may freeze
- The watch may enter a boot loop. It will boot to the welcome screen, do nothing, and boot again.
These are the most commonly reported issues. You may experience an altogether unrelated issue.
For post-firmware update issues, we suggest following a hassle free approach below.
Just restart the watch for the watch to boot with the updated firmware files. If this too fails to resolve the issue, you may consider performing a hard reset of the watch.
Before attempting a hard reset, please do backup the user data and activity date of your Garmin Epix watch.
Use the Garmin Connect app to make a copy of user data from the watch to the app for a synchronization at a later point in time.
After a hard reset, the user data can be restored from the backups to the watch internal storage.