COROS’s November firmware update adds five new cycling features to its bike computers, while watch owners get relatively minor, app-side improvements to custom photo sharing and activity settings.
- DURA 2 SOLAR gains offline navigation, so rerouting and climb details work without a phone signal.
- The original DURA gets the same rerouting, but routeless climb details are exclusive to DURA 2 SOLAR.
- Riders on both computers can now start a structured workout mid-ride without stopping and starting a new activity. DURA 2 SOLAR also lets riders pause and resume the workout while continuing to record the ride.
- A live-updating power curve chart is available as a new data field during rides. Cool!
- Heart rate recovery for cycling shows recovery between intervals and in post-ride analysis.
- Tyre pressure monitoring arrives through a compatible third-party sensor paired to the device.
- The COROS app redesigns its Activity Settings page. On PACE 4 Pro, PACE 4, NOMAD, APEX 4 and DURA 2 SOLAR, owners can now choose which horizontal pages to show or hide during an activity, removing clutter from map and media screens they do not use.
- Custom Photo Sharing gets smarter sticker resizing when changing aspect ratio, fewer steps between template and share, and an undo button for sticker edits.
- The update began rolling out on 2 November 2026, per the COROS support page.
What it means for COROS owners
The five DURA features address gaps that matter to those who train with structured workouts and ride without phone coverage. Offline navigation on DURA 2 SOLAR is the standout because rerouting and climb data previously required a mobile connection that does not exist on most rural roads. Starting a workout mid-ride removes the need to plan every interval session before leaving, which suits riders who warm up before switching to efforts.
For watch owners, this is a light month. The Activity Settings redesign tidies the app, and the ability to hide unused horizontal pages removes clutter during activities. Turkish is the latest addition to the system languages available across the current range.
Quick answers
Which COROS devices get new features in the November 2026 update?
DURA and DURA 2 SOLAR get the five cycling features. PACE 4, PACE 4 Pro, NOMAD, APEX 4 and DURA 2 SOLAR get horizontal page customisation. Turkish language reaches all current watches and both DURA models. Custom Photo Sharing and the redesigned Activity Settings page are app-wide.
Does COROS DURA get offline navigation in the November update?
DURA gets offline navigation for rerouting, but only DURA 2 SOLAR also shows climb details without a route loaded. Both require offline navigation files to be downloaded in advance through the COROS app.
Related: COROS watches and features | COROS Dura 2 Solar specifications | COROS Dura specifications | COROS Dura 2 leaks as the first Dura sells out
Last Updated on 3 November 2026 by tfk the5krunner
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