*The internal storage for this watch model is at capacity, and will no longer receive firmware updates following this most recent release. Our team will continue to support this watch with bug fixes moving forward.
September 25, 2025
V 3.0809.0
- This update includes Bluetooth security improvements to help keep your connection safe.
May 18, 2023
V3.0.0
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Updates to algorithms that impact your Running Fitness and EvoLab data
January 11, 2023
V 2.84
- Updated algorithms for your POD 2 to further improve the distance accuracy
- We have fixed multiple bugs within this update, including an improvement to the accessory pairing/selection logic
December 12, 2022
V2.74
- Introducing Effort Pace. Not all running terrain is perfectly flat. Effort Pace is a unique COROS metric that tells you how hard you are actually working when on hilly terrain
November 11, 2022
V2.72
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Firmware update available for APEX 42mm and APEX 46mm device users with COROS POD 2. Update makes POD 2 compatible with APEX 42mm and 46mm devices
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Firmware update will not appear in the COROS app until a POD 2 device has been added as a device in the app
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February 9, 2022
V2.65
- Fixes a bug that causes incorrect data if workouts have been paused
- Fixes a bug that causes Normalized Power (NP) to be missing in bike workouts
Jan 20, 2022
V2.63
- Adds Adjusted Pace allowing EvoLab to measure your performance and fitness level when running on hilly terrain
- Adjusted Pace is supported in Run, Trail Run, XC Ski, and Ski Touring modes
- Supports CORE Body Temperature Sensor via Bluetooth
- Adds Water Temperature in Pool Swim and Open Water modes
- Adds Temperature Calibration
- Adds new lap notifications for structured workouts
December 29, 2021
V2.61
- Adds Galileo support
November 8, 2021
V2.60
- Optimization to various algorithms including EvoLab and pool swimming/running workout tracking
June 28, 2021
V2.53
Introducing COROS EvoLab, the revamped sports science platform for all
- Key fitness metrics to help athletes of all sports to monitor daily, weekly, and long-term training load, fatigue, recovery, intensity, and more
- Additional features for road runners to track and improve performance on the flat and paved road including Marathon Level, Running Performance, Race Predictor, Training Focus, and more
March 10, 2021
V2.37
Introducing the all-new Ski Touring mode
- Allows unlimited ascent/descent phases with auto phase detection and transition
- Adds elevation gain/loss-based auto lap feature specifically designed for the ski mountaineering community and needs for performance metric
- Multiple bug fixes
Jan 22, 2021
V2.36
- Adds checkpoint features that allow users to record locations or navigate with checkpoint-enabled GPS tracks during outdoor workouts
- Adds hundredths of a second to laps from Run, Track Run, Bike, Pool Swim and Rowing modes for much higher accuracy
- Adds Track Run mode to workout program feature
- Adds Bluetooth support for bike power meters and bike trainers
November 13, 2020
V2.32
Introducing new sport modes and new features for training plans and workout programs
- Adds Rowing and Indoor Rowing modes to record 500m pace, stroke rate, stroke length, power (supported accessories required) and more
- Adds Flatwater mode to track water activities like kayaking, SUP, canoeing and more
- Allows TrainingPeaks to send training plans & workouts to COROS watches directly
- Allows multiple sessions in a workout program to be grouped as one
- Allows the BACK button to be functional when in Auto Lock mode
- Adds a new Metronome tool to Toolbox menu (long press the BACK button)
- Adds motion detection - DND mode enabled after 10 min and HR disabled after 30 min of inactivity
August 27, 2020
V2.30
Introducing Training Plan, new running power features and Stryd compatibility
- Build, download and share personalized training plans on the COROS app
- Follow a training plan and view details on selected COROS models
- Run, Bike, Swim and Strength training plans supported
- Adds running power from the wrist with no accessories needed on all COROS models
- Integrates with Stryd on selected COROS models and provides the only native and complete support
- Adds new data metrics including Running Power, Power Zones, Form Power, Air Power, Leg Spring Stiffness and more when pairing with supported accessories
- Adds running power to structured workout programs
- Adds Treadmill mode within Indoor Run for manual speed input
June 17, 2020
V2.28
- Fixes multiple bugs including a bug that may cause the watch to freeze after pausing during workouts
- Allows the repeat of previously completed sessions or start of new sessions via "Next Set/Exercise" setting after pausing in Training mode
June 5, 2020
V2.27
Introducing new workout modes and features to supported COROS watch models.
- Adds Training mode for real-time tracking of saved structured programs
- Adds Strength mode for reps/sets/body parts tracking
- Allows the optical wrist-based HR sensor on the watch to be disabled for workouts. Paired HR chest straps are not affected by this setting. (System > Sensors > Optical HR > Workout HR > OFF)
May 3, 2020
V2.23
- Adds GPS track, pace, elevation and heart rate graphs to the workout summary on the watch
- Adds a sunrise/sunset widget which provides sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk and noon info
- Adds auto elevation calibration in the background for daily tracking
- Adds Nutrition Alert to Bike mode
- Multiple bug fixes
March 31, 2020
V2.22
- Adds Bluetooth support for accessories including heart rate chest straps and bike speed/cadence sensors. Set up on the watch via System > Accessories
- Adds Battery Usage feature to track your watch habit and provide the estimated battery time remaining
- Adds customization for workout modes and toolbox menu so that unused features can be rearranged on the watch. Go to the Device page on the COROS app to access this feature
- Adds Bluetooth-supported heart rate broadcast feature. Press and hold the BACK/LAP button to access this feature via the toolbox menu
- Adds Nutrition Alert feature that provides time-based reminders during workouts
- Adds Lap Vertical Speed data type for Trail Run, Hike, Mountain Climb and Bike modes
- Adds navigation feature for Multisport and Ski Touring modes
- Adds lap as a distance option for interval training under Track Run mode
- Adds MGRS capability for GPS coordinates
- Adds full Polish support as system language
- Adds RUNALYZE support
- Supports daytime sleep tracking for users who work night shifts. Set up the sleep start time on the COROS app > Profile page > Profile Settings > Sleep Time
- Stores data page preferences to the COROS account in case of watch reset and new watch pairing
March 10, 2020
V2.21
- GPS connection bug fixes caused by incorrect satellite data
Jan 14, 2020
V2.20
- Track Run mode algorithm enhancements
- Multiple bug fixes
December 31, 2019
V2.19
Introducing three winter sports modes just in time for this snow season (for most of the countries) and new GPS features
- Ski/Snowboard modes with auto detection of downhill and lift laps and useful data including downhill distance, max speed and more
- Cross Country Ski mode that records GPS tracks, grade and cadence data with breadcrumb navigation functions available when needed
- Ski Touring mode with accurate tracking of elevation when ascending and descending
- Adds GPS+BeiDou mode for enhanced GPS efficiency
- Adds Satellite Map to view the current satellite signal strength and conditions. Please wait till the GPS signal is fully acquired before starting your first outdoor workout after this update
November 19, 2019
V2.17
- Multiple bug fixes
November 12, 2019
V2.15
Introducing the new Track Run mode for 400-meter track runs. Receive accurate distance, pace and other data when running on an outdoor 400-meter standard track
- Adds enhanced daily HR option to display HR reading on select watch faces. Setup via System > Sensors > Daily HR
- Adds weather forecast feature based on the last 6 hours of the air pressure changes
- Adds Storm Alert feature for imminent weather changes. Setup via System > Sensors > Barometer
- Adds navigation and “resume later” features for Bike mode
- Adds arrows during the breadcrumb navigation to indicate the direction in case of forks and turnarounds
- Enhances the sensitivity of the Gesture Backlight feature
October 23, 2019
V2.14
- Fixes a bug which may result in errors in Bluetooth sync
September 26, 2019
V2.13
- Adds “Resume Later” feature in Trail Run and Hike modes to support multi-day activities and extend battery life
- Adds “Hold to Finish” to all workouts to prevent accidental workout finish
- Supports in/out zoom on the elevation profile page when using navigation features
- Supports 2D/3D distance switch in Trail Run mode
- Smart notifications are supported during workouts. Enable this feature by System > Workout Interface > Msg. & Call Alerts > ON
- Adds “Station Pressure” to barometer widget which now supports viewing up to the last 3 days. Enable this feature by System > Sensors > Barometer > Data Source > Station Pressure
September 1, 2019
V2.11
- Distance-related algorithm enhancements for Pool Swim mode
August 19, 2019
V2.10
- Adds stride length graph for Run and Trail Run modes on the COROS app
- Adds lap details on the workout summary on the watch
- Adds "Delete All" feature to the notification widget on the watch
- Multiple bug fixes
July 19, 2019
V2.07
- Adds indoor/outdoor Cardio modes which record heart rate, calories and split time
- In Gesture Backlight Auto mode, gesture backlight will be disabled during the sleep hours set on your COROS app
- Elevation bug fixes
July 15, 2019
V2.06
- Updates the UI design to V2.0
- Adds a new unlock method for auto lock mode - scrolling the dial to unlock
- Supports a bigger font size for data pages in workout modes
- Elevation calibration enhancements
June 12, 2019
V2.02
- Heart Rate bug fixes
- Indoor Run post workout calibration bug fixes
May 30, 2019
V2.01
- Bug fixes
May 30, 2019
V2.00
Introducing Hike and Trail Run modes to COROS APEX with 3D distance algorithms to accurately track workout data like real time pace and grade
- Enhancements to Pool Swim mode to easily track paused time and lap data using the lower key
May 8, 2019
V1.35
- Navigation feature enhancements with Back to Start feature
- Adds real time HR reading on the start and paused page
- Adds Traditional Chinese support
March 25, 2019
V1.30
- Adds Navigation function including breadcrumb trail for COROS APEX
- Enhances the sensitivity and accuracy of pace related metrics
- Adds 1/5/10 km/mi split for viewing on the COROS app
- Adds French support. Bonjour!
January 22, 2019
V1.28
- Adds Pool Swim to Triathlon mode. Allows customized triathlon mode
- Adds new watch face options available for download via the COROS app
- Allows customization on the bottom field on the data screen
December 8, 2019
V1.27
- GPS bug fixes
December 6, 2018
V1.26
- Sleep tracking bug fixes
December 1, 2018
V1.25
- Adds UltraMax GPS mode
- Adds Sleep Tracking feature to record sleep cycle and heart rate changes which can help track recovery status after workout
- Adds Timer and Stopwatch function with repeat timer feature available
- Adds Heart Rate Broadcast feature for ANT+ enabled devices
- Adds Auto Lock feature to lock the digital dial and prevent misoperation
- Adds Last Lap Time and Last Lap Pace options for data screens
- Supports Training Load and Recovery Time for cycling and swimming workouts
- Adds German and Spanish in system language