Venu 4 Software Updates

The Venu 4 software update history lists every public Garmin firmware release — stable and beta — for the Venu 4 platform, newest first, with dates, affected models, and full changelogs.

All models on the platform run the same firmware: Venu 4.

Release timeline

Green = stable, orange = beta — click any point for its changelog.

Latest stable release

The most recent public release is v18.32 (stable), published on October 6, 2026. Headline changes: Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when changing screens during an activity; Prevents smart notifications from sounding a tone when the device is in silent or do not disturb mode.

Version summary

Version	Date	Channel	Applies to
18.32	2026-10-06	Stable	All models
18.30	2026-09-08	Stable	All models
18.27	2026-08-28	Beta	All models
17.39	2026-08-18	Stable	All models
17.38	2026-08-18	Stable	All models
18.23	2026-08-11	Beta	All models
18.19	2026-07-30	Beta	All models
17.37	2026-07-17	Stable	All models
18.14	2026-07-14	Beta	All models
18.12	2026-07-01	Beta	All models
17.33	2026-05-28	Stable	All models
17.33	2026-05-21	Beta	All models
17.30	2026-05-20	Beta	All models
17.25	2026-05-12	Beta	All models
17.19	2026-04-24	Beta	All models
17.16	2026-04-08	Beta	All models
16.37	2026-03-16	Stable	All models
16.37	2026-03-13	Beta	All models
16.28	2026-02-13	Stable	All models
16.28	2026-02-10	Beta	All models
16.16	2026-01-24	Beta	All models
15.52	2026-01-16	Stable	All models
16.14	2026-01-12	Beta	All models
16.11	2025-12-22	Beta	All models
15.33	2025-12-11	Stable	All models
15.30	2025-12-02	Beta	All models
15.16	2025-11-07	Stable	All models
15.10	2025-10-20	Beta	All models
15.08	2025-10-07	Beta	All models
14.12	2025-09-30	Stable	All models
14.10	2025-09-22	Stable	All models

Version history

18.32 — October 6, 2026 (Stable)

Released	October 6, 2026	Channel	Stable
Applies to	All platform models

Changelog:

• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when changing screens during an activity.
• Prevents smart notifications from sounding a tone when the device is in silent or do not disturb mode.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the alarm vibration to be unintentionally disabled.
• Fixes potential issue with Spotify music playback after skipping songs via paired Bluetooth headphones.
• Fixes other minor issues.

Source: Garmin Venu 4 release notes

18.30 — September 8, 2026 (Stable)

Released	September 8, 2026	Channel	Stable
Applies to	All platform models

Changelog:

• Enables the voice command feature with the "OK Garmin" wake word.
• When a fall is detected, the device sends a message and location to assistance contacts.
• Adds a suggested quick workout for running.
• Adds the XC Ski Indoor activity.
• Adds context to volume control.
• Improves the flashlight shortcut to cycle through the on, off, and strobe modes during an activity.
• Reduces false unlocks when using the touch lock feature.
• Fixes an issue that could result in pace/speed dropouts, especially during interval training.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset during a strength activity free workout.
• Fixes the onscreen lap shortcut no longer showing in HIIT workouts.
• Fixes an issue with not being able to start a suggested multisport workout.
• Fixes an issue with selecting rest days for daily suggested or Garmin Coach plan workouts.
• Fixes an issue where the training days shown on the watch might not match the days shown in the Garmin Coach plan .
• Fixes volume level not returning to correct setting after water ejection.
• Fixes an issue that could cause music volume to increase after an alarm sounds.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when installing audio prompt software and host software simultaneously.
• Fixes other minor issues.
• Updates translations.

Source: Garmin Venu 4 release notes

18.27 — August 28, 2026 (Beta)

Released	August 28, 2026	Channel	Beta
Applies to	All platform models

Changelog:

• Fixes a potential issue with the display that could cause unexpected behavior and inconsistent gesture response.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the always on display setting to fail to take effect.
• Fixes an issue with pausing music when the music provider is set to control phone.
• Fixes an issue where volume could fail to adjust correctly in the music app.
• Fixes an issue with button tones failing to sound.
• Fixes an issue where alert tones could fail to play during an incident detection.
• Fixes an issue where phone assistant could fail to recognize voice commands.
• Fixes an issue where phone assistant won't work after it is interrupted by an incoming call.
• Fixes an issue where an audio spectator message could be cut off before completing.
• Fixes an issue where an audio spectator message could be difficult to hear over music.
• Fixes an issue that could cause a delay in showing the score prompt while golfing.
• Fixes other minor issues.
• Updates translations.

Source: Garmin Venu 4 release notes

17.39 — August 18, 2026 (Stable)

Released	August 18, 2026	Channel	Stable
Applies to	All platform models

Changelog:

• Fixes a potential issue with the display that could cause unexpected behavior and inconsistent gesture response.

Source: Garmin Venu 4 release notes

17.38 — August 18, 2026 (Stable)

Released	August 18, 2026	Channel	Stable
Applies to	All platform models

Changelog:

• General security improvements.

Source: Garmin Venu 4 release notes

18.23 — August 11, 2026 (Beta)

Released	August 11, 2026	Channel	Beta
Applies to	All platform models

Changelog:

• Fixes an issue that could result in pace/speed dropouts, especially during interval training.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when saving an activity.
• Fixes an issue that causes the device to crash during an incident detection.
• Fixes an issue where the device will reboot sporadically.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset after receiving an audio spectator message.
• Fixes an issue where an audio spectator message could fail to play while music is paused.
• Fixes an issue where other voice output could fail to sound after receiving an audio spectator message.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when viewing the morning report.
• Fixes an issue that causes the morning and evening report to not time out.
• Fixes an issue where the volume slider in music controls bounces around and becomes unresponsive.
• Fixes an issue where device fails to detect Wake Word.
• Fixes an issue where device fails to respond to commands after Wake Word is triggered.
• Fixes other minor issues.
• Updates translations.

Source: Garmin Venu 4 release notes

18.19 — July 30, 2026 (Beta)

Released	July 30, 2026	Channel	Beta
Applies to	All platform models

Changelog:

• Improves the flashlight shortcut to cycle through the on, off, and strobe modes during an activity.
• Fixes various issues that could cause the device to reset.
• Fixes an issue where running tolerance could show as 0 on the device.
• Fixes an issue that could cause a shorter-than-expected battery life.
• Fixes an issue where edits to Live Track recipients on the watch failed to be reflected in Garmin Connect Mobile.
• Fixes an issue that could cause an audio spectator message to be cut off before it is complete.
• Fixes an issue where music volume gets set to 100% when a timer goes off during an activity.
• Fixes an issue that could cause music to switch to the speakers when headphones are turned off.
• Fixes an issue where pressing back or palming the screen would fail to cancel the spoken watch face.
• Fixes an issue that caused the spoken time and date to fail to sound each hour.
• Fixes an issue where button tones are barely audible or not audible.
• Fixes an issue with some of the text being cut off on goal alerts displayed during an activity.
• Fixes an issue where blank space could be inserted before a long series of text messages.
• Fixes an issue where no goal pace or goal time options are available when creating a PacePro plan on the device.
• Fixes other minor issues.

Source: Garmin Venu 4 release notes

17.37 — July 17, 2026 (Stable)

Released	July 17, 2026	Channel	Stable
Applies to	All platform models

Changelog:

• Fixes an issue with treadmill calibration failing to result in more accurate treadmill distance.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset during a golf activity.
• Fixes an issue that could cause a shorter-than-expected battery life.

Source: Garmin Venu 4 release notes

18.14 — July 14, 2026 (Beta)

Released	July 14, 2026	Channel	Beta
Applies to	All platform models

Changelog:

• Adds a setting to enable auto detection of cycling FTP.
• Reduces false unlocks when using the touch lock feature.
• Fixes an issue where touch is enabled in water sports while a custom focus mode is active.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when saving an indoor rowing activity.
• Fixes an issue where device will crash during indoor climb activities.
• Defaults button tones to off when using headphones.
• Fixes an issue where the volume of audio playback through headphones could incorrectly change with the focus mode.
• Prevents music from playing via the speaker for a brief period after headphones are disconnected.
• Fixes an issue where the previous button could fail to restart the song.
• Fixes an issue where the music page could fail to show accurate playback status.
• Fixes an issue that could cause music volume to increase after an alarm sounds.
• Fixes an issue with adjusting the volume of alarms.
• Fixes an issue where an alarm set to vibrate only could play a tone.
• Fixes an issue where the volume of an alert could fail to match the alert volume setting.
• Fixes an issue that could cause music to play over a spectator message.
• Fixes an issue with selecting rest days for daily suggested or Garmin Coach plan workouts.
• Fixes an issue where the training days shown on the watch might not match the days shown in the Garmin Coach plan .
• Fixes other minor issues.
• Updates translations.

Additional Updates

• GCM Translations - 4.20

Source: Garmin Venu 4 release notes

18.12 — July 1, 2026 (Beta)

Released	July 1, 2026	Channel	Beta
Applies to	All platform models

Changelog:

• Enables the voice command feature with the "OK, Garmin" wake word.
• Adds a suggested quick workout for running.
• Adds the XC Ski Indoor activity.
• Adds volume context to volume control.
• Allows a tap or swipe to dismiss the workout step preview and workout step complete banners.
• Increases the maximum size of course point names.
• Allows the user to disable the sleep suggestion in the evening report.
• Updates weather location more often.
• Attempts to download stored heart rate data following a swim only if a heart rate monitor was connected.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when installing audio prompt software and host software simultaneously.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset during a strength activity free workout.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when powering down.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset during a golf activity.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when using the Saved app.
• Fixes an issue with treadmill calibration failing to result in more accurate treadmill distance.
• Fixes tone and vibration settings not always being honored in Do Not Disturb mode.
• Fixes an issue with not being able to start a suggested multisport workout.
• Fixes an issue with not being able to edit structured repeat intervals when starting from the morning report.
• Fixes the onscreen lap shortcut no longer showing in HIIT workouts.
• Fixes volume level not returning to correct setting after water ejection.
• Fixes remaining distance not showing on the map page when navigating to a saved location.
• Fixes the Do Not Disturb icon being cropped on certain watch face designs.
• Fixes border lines appearing jagged on certain watch face designs.
• Fixes other minor issues.

Source: Garmin Venu 4 release notes

17.33 — May 28, 2026 (Stable)

Released	May 28, 2026	Channel	Stable
Applies to	All platform models

Changelog:

• With a Garmin Golf subscription, adds premium features like green contour data, enhanced CourseView maps, and PlaysLike distance.
• Adds support for Approach CT1 club sensors.
• Adds support for a silent mode that can be quickly accessed via the control loop or a button shortcut.
• Allows access to the keyboard layout menu via a swipe up from the bottom of the page.
• Improves responsiveness when starting the timer.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when recording an activity.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when viewing the evening report.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when adding apps via Garmin Connect Mobile.
• Fixes an issue that could result in a failure when uploading an activity file to Garmin Connect.
• Fixes an issue with Garmin Coach workouts sometimes failing to sync to the device.
• Fixes an issue that could cause an upcoming race event not to show on the device.
• Fixes an issue with syncing strength personal records with Garmin Connect.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the tones for the rest timer countdown during strength workouts to sound out of rhythm.
• Fixes an issue that could cause pool swim workouts to progress through active steps without interaction.
• Fixes send off time not vibrating during swim workouts.
• Prevents automatic track detection during trail run activities.
• Fixes a possible issue where the back and down key would not work for indoor climb and bouldering activities.
• Fixes an issue that could result in devices with many saved activity files to appear unresponsive at times.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the screen to incorrectly respond to touch after taking an ECG reading.
• Fixes watch face sunset/sunrise data fields not updating.
• Fixes an issue that could result in not being able to accept an incoming call on the watch.
• Fixes an issue that could cause excessive battery drain after using the phone assistant or accepting a phone call on the watch.
• Fixes being able to access voice command, music, and voice notes apps during an active call.
• Fixes an issue where the gear tracking progress bar shown after an activity does not include the just-completed activity.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when using WhatsApp on an iPhone.
• Fixes battery estimates when switching power modes for activities.
• Fixes weather app not updating when you enter the app.
• Fixes other minor bugs.
• Updates translations.

Source: Garmin Venu 4 release notes

17.33 — May 21, 2026 (Beta)

Released	May 21, 2026	Channel	Beta
Applies to	All platform models

Changelog:

• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset randomly.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to freeze or reset during a multisport workout.
• Improves responsiveness when adjusting volume using the touchscreen.
• Shows minutes rather than just the hour for meal times when logging food in the nutrition app.
• Updates translations.

Source: Garmin Venu 4 release notes

17.30 — May 20, 2026 (Beta)

Released	May 20, 2026	Channel	Beta
Applies to	All platform models

Changelog:

• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset randomly.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to freeze or reset during a multisport workout.
• Improves responsiveness when adjusting volume using the touchscreen.
• Shows minutes rather than just the hour for meal times when logging food in the nutrition app.
• Updates translations.

Source: Garmin Venu 4 release notes

17.25 — May 12, 2026 (Beta)

Released	May 12, 2026	Channel	Beta
Applies to	All platform models

Changelog:

• Fixes an issue that could result in counting reps incorrectly during strength training activities.
• Fixes an issue that could result in the post-activity summary map being centered incorrectly for multisport activities.
• Fixes battery estimates when switching power modes for activities.
• Fixes a possible crash when routing back to start.
• Fixes an issue where the duration could be missing from the workout card in the morning report.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when viewing the evening report.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when adding apps via Garmin Connect Mobile.
• Fixes various other issues that could cause the device to reset.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to enter recovery mode during a software update.
• Fixes weather app not updating when you enter the app.
• Fixes other minor bugs.
• Updates translations.

Source: Garmin Venu 4 release notes

17.19 — April 24, 2026 (Beta)

Released	April 24, 2026	Channel	Beta
Applies to	All platform models

Changelog:

• Adds support for Approach CT1 club sensors.
• Allows LiveTrack to be enabled automatically on a per activity type basis.
• Improves responsiveness when starting the timer.
• Fixes various issues that could cause the device to reset.
• Prevents automatic track detection during trail run activities.
• Fixes send off time not vibrating during swim workouts.
• Fixes a possible issue where the back and down key would not work for indoor climb and bouldering activities.
• Fixes an issue that could result in not being able to accept an incoming call on the watch.
• Updates mute setting to only persist for the current phone call.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the turn arrow to be missing when navigating a course.
• Fixes other minor bugs.

Source: Garmin Venu 4 release notes

17.16 — April 8, 2026 (Beta)

Released	April 8, 2026	Channel	Beta
Applies to	All platform models

Changelog:

• With a Garmin Golf subscription, adds premium features like green contour data, enhanced CourseView maps, and PlaysLike distance.
• Adds support for a silent mode that can be quickly accessed via the control loop or a button shortcut.
• Allows access to the keyboard layout menu via a swipe up from the bottom of the page.
• Updates the phone shortcut to open the phone app rather than the phone settings menu.
• Increases the length of time that goal animations are displayed.
• Adds support for opening the battery manager app using a voice command.
• Fixes an issue that could result in a failure when uploading an activity file to Garmin Connect.
• Fixes an issue with Garmin Coach workouts sometimes failing to sync to the device.
• Fixes an issue that could cause an upcoming race event not to show on the device.
• Fixes an issue with syncing strength personal records with Garmin Connect.
• Fixes an issue that could cause pool swim workouts to progress through active steps without interaction.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to receive auto lap alerts during a golf activity.
• Fixes an issue that could result in devices with many saved activity files to appear unresponsive at times.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the tones for the rest timer countdown during strength workouts to sound out of rhythm.
• Fixes an issue that could cause some activities to be missing as factors affecting the body battery.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the screen to incorrectly respond to touch after taking an ECG reading.
• Fixes an issue with setting up Wi-Fi using Garmin Express.
• Fixes watch face sunset/sunrise data fields not updating.
• Fixes an issue that could cause excessive battery drain after using the phone assistant or accepting a phone call on the watch.
• Fixes being able to access voice command, music, and voice notes apps during an active call.
• Fixes an issue where ending a call on the device could fail to end the call on the phone.
• Fixes an issue with sports scores being blank if a team with no upcoming games is added.
• Fixes an issue where the gear tracking progress bar shown after an activity does not include the just-completed activity.
• Fixes an issue where special characters are missing from some keyboards.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to fail to mount as a mass storage device after connecting to an inReach device.
• Fixes a issue that could cause the device to reset when using WhatsApp on an iPhone.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when deleting a workout.
• Fixes double number entry when long pressing a button on the pinpad.
• Fixes nap alarm not stopping when exiting the page by palming.
• Fixes other minor bugs.
• Updates translations.

Source: Garmin Venu 4 release notes

16.37 — March 16, 2026 (Stable)

Released	March 16, 2026	Channel	Stable
Applies to	All platform models

Changelog:

• Fixes a potential crash when using headphones.
• Fixes a potential crash when using the HIIT activity.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to fail to track strokes or laps correctly in a pool swim activity.
• Fixes an issue where only one goal alert is shown per day.
• Improves course planner performance.
• Fixes other minor bugs.
• Updates translations.

Source: Garmin Venu 4 release notes

16.37 — March 13, 2026 (Beta)

Released	March 13, 2026	Channel	Beta
Applies to	All platform models

Changelog:

• Fixes a potential crash when using headphones.
• Fixes a potential crash when using the HIIT activity.
• Fixes an issue where only one goal alert is shown per day.
• Improves course planner performance.
• Fixes other minor bugs.
• Updates translations.

Source: Garmin Venu 4 release notes

16.28 — February 13, 2026 (Stable)

Released	February 13, 2026	Channel	Stable
Applies to	All platform models

Changelog:

• Adds a glance that tracks your weight.
• Updates your training guidance with consideration to recent dives.
• Adds a glance that tracks battery life details and performance.
• Adds a glance for tracking your favorite sports teams.
• Adds additional alarm sounds.
• Adds smart notifications to the stage menu to allow notifications to be delayed until after the activity.
• Fixes a critical bug that could cause the device to reboot during general use or when starting an activity.
• Fixes an issue where the wrong Garmin Coach cycling workout could be loaded when selecting to do the workout.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when loading a course for indoor cycling.
• Fixes an issue that could cause a blank screen to appear after accessing the music player during an activity.
• Fixes an issue that could cause partial failures when using Wi-Fi for uploads.
• Fixes the backcountry ski post-activity summary not showing max. speed or mileage
• Fixes other minor bugs.
• Updates translations.

Source: Garmin Venu 4 release notes

16.28 — February 10, 2026 (Beta)

Released	February 10, 2026	Channel	Beta
Applies to	All platform models

Changelog:

• Adds a glance that tracks your weight.
• Updates your training guidance with consideration to recent dives.
• Adds a glance that tracks battery life details and performance.
• Adds a glance for tracking your favorite sports teams.
• Adds additional alarm sounds.
• Adds smart notifications to the stage menu to allow notifications to be delayed until after the activity.
• Fixes a critical bug that could cause the device to reboot during general use or when starting an activity.
• Fixes an issue where the wrong Garmin Coach cycling workout could be loaded when selecting to do the workout.
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when loading a course for indoor cycling.
• Fixes an issue that could cause a blank screen to appear after accessing the music player during an activity.
• Fixes an issue that could cause partial failures when using Wi-Fi for uploads.
• Fixes the backcountry ski post-activity summary not showing max. speed or mileage
• Fixes other minor bugs.
• Updates translations.

Additional Updates

• GCM Translations - 3.50

Source: Garmin Venu 4 release notes

16.16 — January 24, 2026 (Beta)

Released	January 24, 2026	Channel	Beta
Applies to	All platform models

Changelog:

• Adds a glance that tracks your weight.
• Updates your training guidance with consideration to recent dives.
• If you forget to stop the timer at the end of a course, you can trim the activity using * the course finish point.
• Adds a glance that tracks battery life details and performance.
• Adds a glance for tracking your favorite sports teams.
• Adds support for Garmin Connect+ nutrition logging.

Source: Garmin Venu 4 release notes

15.52 — January 16, 2026 (Stable)

Released	January 16, 2026	Channel	Stable
Applies to	All platform models

Changelog:

• Changes to support manufacturing.
• Various bug fixes and improvements.

Source: Garmin Venu 4 release notes

16.14 — January 12, 2026 (Beta)

Released	January 12, 2026	Channel	Beta
Applies to	All platform models

Changelog:

• Adds a glance that tracks your weight.
• Updates your training guidance with consideration to recent dives.
• If you forget to stop the timer at the end of a course, you can trim the activity using * the course finish point.
• Adds a glance that tracks battery life details and performance.
• Adds a glance for tracking your favorite sports teams.

Additional Updates

• GCM Translations - 3.40

Source: Garmin Venu 4 release notes

16.11 — December 22, 2025 (Beta)

Released	December 22, 2025	Channel	Beta
Applies to	All platform models

Changelog:

• Adds a glance that tracks your weight.
• Updates your training guidance with consideration to recent dives.
• If you forget to stop the timer at the end of a course, you can trim the activity using * the course finish point.
• Adds a glance that tracks battery life details and performance.
• Adds a glance for tracking your favorite sports teams.

Additional Updates

• Audio Prompts - 2.07

Source: Garmin Venu 4 release notes

15.33 — December 11, 2025 (Stable)

Released	December 11, 2025	Channel	Stable
Applies to	All platform models

Changelog:

• Fix potential crash when playing music through Bluetooth headphones during an activity
• Various bug fixes and improvements

Source: Garmin Venu 4 release notes

15.30 — December 2, 2025 (Beta)

Released	December 2, 2025	Channel	Beta
Applies to	All platform models

Changelog:

• Various bug fixes and improvements

Source: Garmin Venu 4 release notes

15.16 — November 7, 2025 (Stable)

Released	November 7, 2025	Channel	Stable
Applies to	All platform models

Changelog:

• Fixes an issue that could cause the speaker to be muted or for the device to reboot after attempting to answer a phone call while playing music through the speakers
• Fixes an issue that could cause the notification number on the watch face to be incorrect
• Fixes an issue that could result in the evening report not displaying at the proper time
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reboot when receiving multiple smart notifications in a row
• Reduces click sound at the beginning of a voice note
• Fixes an issue that could cause a voice note to be replayed at half speed
• Allows the device to be powered down without entering a passcode
• Various bug fixes and improvements

Source: Garmin Venu 4 release notes

15.10 — October 20, 2025 (Beta)

Released	October 20, 2025	Channel	Beta
Applies to	All platform models

Changelog:

• Fixes an issue that could cause the speaker to be muted or for the device to reboot after attempting to answer a phone call while playing music through the speakers
• Fixes an issue that could cause the notification number on the watch face to be incorrect
• Fixes an issue that could result in the evening report not displaying at the proper time
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reboot when receiving multiple smart notifications in a row
• Reduces click sound at the beginning of a voice note
• Fixes an issue that could cause a voice note to be replayed at half speed
• Allows the device to be powered down without entering a passcode
• Various bug fixes and improvements

Source: Garmin Venu 4 release notes

15.08 — October 7, 2025 (Beta)

Released	October 7, 2025	Channel	Beta
Applies to	All platform models

Changelog:

• Fixes an issue that could cause the speaker to be muted or for the device to reboot after attempting to answer a phone call while playing music through the speakers
• Fixes an issue that could cause the notification number on the watch face to be incorrect
• Fixes an issue that could result in the evening report not displaying at the proper time
• Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reboot when receiving multiple smart notifications in a row
• Reduces click sound at the beginning of a voice note
• Fixes an issue that could cause a voice note to be replayed at half speed
• Allows the device to be powered down without entering a passcode
• Various bug fixes and improvements

Additional Updates

Source: Garmin Venu 4 release notes

14.12 — September 30, 2025 (Stable)

Released	September 30, 2025	Channel	Stable
Applies to	All platform models

Changelog:

• Fixes an issue with button tone playback
• Fixes an issue with syncing Mixed Session activities
• Various bug fixes and improvements

Source: Garmin Venu 4 release notes

14.10 — September 22, 2025 (Stable)

Released	September 22, 2025	Channel	Stable
Applies to	All platform models

Changelog:

• Initial Software

Source: Garmin Venu 4 release notes

See also

• Venu 4 — the device these updates apply to
• Garmin Software Updates — index of firmware histories across all platforms
• How to Enroll in the Garmin Beta Software Program — join or leave Garmin's public beta
• Latest software-update news on Garmin Rumors