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The v4.40 (2026-03-09) firmware for the Garmin Approach R10 causes the Launch Monitor to not report some Club Data and Ball Data metrics to Awesome Golf Simulator and other third-party simulator software.

This issue is fixed in v4.50 (released 2026-03-17). Update your R10 to v4.50 or higher to resolve it.

FirmwareStatus
v4.30 and priorUnaffected
v4.40Affected
v4.50 and higherFixed

Update firmware using the Garmin Golf app

  1. With your R10 connected, open the Garmin Golf app on iOS or Android and follow the prompts to download and install the firmware update.
  2. The R10 will flash purple while the firmware installs. Once it stops, the update is complete.

Update firmware using Garmin Express

  1. Connect your Garmin Approach R10 to a computer using a USB-C data cable. The device will appear in the Garmin Express app.
  2. Follow the prompts to download and install the firmware update.
  3. The R10 will flash purple while the firmware installs. Once it stops, the update is complete.

Confirm your firmware version

After updating, verify your firmware version in any of these places while the R10 is connected:

  • Garmin Express
  • Garmin Golf appMy Devices
  • Awesome Golf SimulatorSettingsLaunch Monitor
Awesome Golf Simulator Launch Monitor Settings for Garmin Approach R10