Garmin has announced the release of a new software update (Beta version 11.81) for its Fenix 8, Enduro 3, and Fenix E smartwatches. This update introduces several new features and improvements, enhancing the overall user experience.
Key Features and Improvements in the New Update:
- Third-Party Map Integration: Easily toggle between different map layers in the Map Layers Menu.
- Autolap by Position: Automatically record laps based on your location.
- Ski/Snowboard Difficulty Tracking: Track the difficulty of your ski or snowboard runs with a dedicated data screen.
- Voice Commands for Display Brightness: Adjust the brightness of your watch’s display using voice commands.
- WiFi Connectivity in Map Manager: Connect to WiFi networks directly from the Map Manager.
- Solar Percentage on Watch Face: View the remaining battery percentage on solar-powered models.
- Water Ejection Feature Support: Utilize the built-in water ejection feature to remove water from your watch.
- Alarm Volume Settings and Do Not Disturb Compatibility: Customize alarm volume and prevent alarms from being muted when Do Not Disturb is enabled.
- Location Info Drawer on Map Page: Access detailed location information directly from the map page.
- Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements: The update addresses various bugs and improves overall performance.
One of the standout additions in this update is the ability to toggle third-party maps in the Map Layers Menu. This feature allows users to customize their maps with a variety of options, providing more flexibility and personalization.
Other notable features include Autolap by Position, which automatically records laps based on your location, and a dedicated data screen for tracking ski/snowboard difficulty. Additionally, the update introduces voice commands for adjusting display brightness, WiFi connectivity in the Map Manager, and a solar percentage indicator on the watch face for solar-powered models.
The update also includes several bug fixes and performance improvements, addressing issues such as accidental touches during phone calls, broken redial buttons, and incorrect waypoint elevation.
To update your watch, simply go to Menu -> System -> Software Update -> Check For Updates. If an update is available, download and install it using your watch’s WiFi or Bluetooth connection.
Change Log:
Added Ability to Toggle Third Party Maps in Map Layers Menu.
Added Autolap by Position.
Added Data Screen for Ski/Snowboard Difficulty Tracking.
Added Display Brightness Voice Commands.
Added Option to Connect to WiFi in Map Manager.
Added Solar Percentage on the Watch Face (Solar models).
Added Support for Water Ejection Feature.
Added Support for Alarm Volume Settings and fixed an issue where alarms could be muted when Do Not Disturb is enabled.
Added the Location Info Drawer to the Map Page.
Fixed Accidental Touches During Phone Calls.
Fixed Broken Redial Button After a Missed Call.
Fixed Bug affecting pairing with an InReach Device.
Fixed Bug preventing Workout Cancellation.
Fixed Button and Touch Screen Handling of Backlight in Do Not Distub Mode.
Fixed Button Functionality for Transfer Call to Phone Feature.
Fixed CIQ Activities to use the Activity Focus Mode.
Fixed ClimbPro Preview Visibility.
Fixed potential for Battery Drain after saving Activities.
Fixed Golf Map Rendering (Solar models).
Fixed Incorrect Active Timer Count.
Fixed Incorrect Waypoint Elevation in the Saved App.
Fixed Map Cursor in Pan/Zoom Mode.
Fixed Missing Weight Values on Strength Workout Page.
Fixed Potential Crash when Searching for Locations in the Weather App.
Fixed Save Location List Layout in Hunt Activity.
Fixed Saved App Listing Items Out of Order.
Fixed Scrolling in Very Large Lists.
Fixed Ski Run Descent Value Truncation.
Fixed Some Charts Not Displaying Properly when Launched from Recents Menu.
Fixed Workout Scheduling in the Calendar App.
Improved Always-On Watch Face Brightness (AMOLED).
Improved Off/Disabled Images for Power Controls Menu.
Improved Power Consumption on the Map Page.
Improved Processing Time of Large Courses.
Improved Update Rate for the Solar Watch Face Graph.
Improved Waypoint Draw Speed on the Map.
Removed Daily Suggested Workouts from Calendar if Suggestions are Disabled.
This new software update brings a range of enhancements to Garmin’s Fenix 8, Enduro 3, and Fenix E smartwatches, making them even more versatile and user-friendly. for more details, visit the Garmin official forum.
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