Garmin Forerunner 955 receives Garmin Share and device settings backup & restore functionality with new update

The Forerunner 955 (curr. $449 on Amazon) has not received any updates in a while. On the one hand, Garmin last released a new beta update almost three months ago. On the other hand, a stable update landed at the end of the same month as Software Version 19.18.

Now, Garmin has shared details of a new update, which has arrived as Public Beta Version 20.15. As always, it is issuing out the new update through a 'phased rollout'. For disclosure, it claims that the update has not reached any Forerunner 955 smartwatches, at the time of publication. However, it should be possible to start downloading Public Beta Version 20.15 manually by navigating through the following on-device menus, provided you have enrolled your Forerunner 955 on Garmin's Beta Program:

Currently, no one has reported any issues occurring when running Public Beta Version 20.15. With that being said, the lack of discussion about the update could be because Garmin has not actually started distributing over-the-air (OTA) files yet. Please see the changelog below and Garmin's forum post for more details:

• Adds Garmin Share, share your workouts, courses, and waypoints between compatible Garmin devices.
• Added Device Settings Backup and Restore.
• Improvements to support pool swim workouts with pace alerts and critical swim speed.
• Improvements to the pool swim rest screen and alert tones.
• Improvements to race time predictions based on fitness level and recent efforts.
• Integrates the Garmin Run Coach feature into Garmin Connect app.
• Fixed lock screen vibration during sleep mode.
• Fixed map data field text truncation.
• Fixed edge case weather data display errors.
• Fixed calendar display issues.
• Fixed pool size selection in Garmin Connect real time settings.
• Fixed alert suppression during breathwork activity.
• Fixed various language translation errors.
• Fixed various bugs and UI improvements.