Garmin has released a new beta update for its Fenix 7 series, Epix, Enduro 2, Quatix 7, and MARQ Gen 2 smartwatches. This marks the first significant update in nearly three weeks and brings a host of improvements to enhance the user experience.
Key Improvements in Beta Version 18.13
- External Bluetooth Sensor Connectivity: Resolved potential issues with connecting external Bluetooth sensors, ensuring seamless integration with heart rate straps, power meters, and other fitness devices.
- Strength Workout Precision: Fixed a bug that rounded weight values to the nearest whole number in strength workouts, providing more accurate tracking of your lifting performance.
- Keyboard Switch Icon: Corrected a missing keyboard switch icon in certain languages, making it easier to navigate the watch’s settings and menus.
- Distance Unit Consistency: Ensured accurate distance display in feet/meters or miles/kilometers while navigating, providing a more precise and personalized experience.
- Outdoor Maps+ Download Issues: Addressed a problem that caused Outdoor Maps+ downloads to stall at 0%, allowing you to seamlessly access detailed topographic maps for your outdoor adventures.
- Pre-Made Workout Animations: Restored missing Garmin pre-made workout animations, providing a wider range of visually engaging workout options.
- Activity Data Reset: Prevented activity calories and the number of activities from resetting to 0 after completing Health Snapshot, ensuring accurate tracking of your overall fitness progress.
Additional Enhancements
In addition to the specific improvements mentioned above, the beta update also includes several other enhancements and bug fixes to improve the overall performance and reliability of the Fenix 7 series. These may include:
- Improved battery life: The update may optimize power consumption to extend battery life, allowing you to enjoy longer workouts and activities without needing to recharge frequently.
- Enhanced GPS accuracy: The GPS system may have been refined to provide more accurate location tracking, ensuring precise navigation and distance measurements.
- Faster app loading times: The update may improve the speed at which apps load, providing a more responsive and enjoyable user experience.
How to Update
To install the beta update, ensure your Fenix 7 series or compatible smartwatch is connected to your smartphone and has the Garmin Connect app installed. Follow the instructions within the app to access the beta program and download the latest update.
Note: Beta updates may contain experimental features or minor bugs. Proceed with caution and be prepared for potential issues.
Source: Garmin Forum
