Garmin has released a significant update, version 12.22, for its popular Fenix 8, Fenix E, and Enduro 3 series watches. This update introduces a wide range of new features and improvements, enhancing the overall user experience and functionality of these devices.
Key Features and Improvements:
The update brings several notable additions:
- Enhanced Navigation: Users can now benefit from Search All Options for comprehensive navigation, a Segment Page for detailed course information, and a Coordinates Option for precise course creation.
- Improved Activity Tracking: The update introduces Gaming Activity for tracking gaming sessions, Meditation Activity for mindfulness tracking, and a new UI for Rep Editing in Strength Workouts for tailored strength training. Additionally, it includes a Sail Race Tack Assist Data Screen for optimized sailing performance and a Sail Expedition Activity for comprehensive sailing data capture.
- Personalized Experience: Users can now back up and restore settings for easy customization, use the Active App Overlay for multitasking, and personalize watch faces with the Background Color Option for Solar Models. Personalized Sleep Insights provide tailored sleep recommendations.
- Enhanced User Interface: The update includes a Prompt to Exit Sleep Mode from the Sleep Mode Power Control for easier operation, Total Projected Calories in the Calories App for better calorie tracking, and reorderable Pinned Map Layers for customized map views. Other notable UI improvements include a Water Ejection Shortcut, Marine Activity Data Fields, Marine Chart Mode Toggle, Points List in Expedition, Touch Support in the Fish Forecast App, Button Access to Half-Pound Item on Weight Picker, Stress Graph in Meditation Activity Summary, Nautical Units Support, White Activity Accent Color Option, and more.
Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements:
The update addresses numerous bug fixes and performance optimizations across various features. It also includes improvements in Activity Upload Time, Edit Glances Flow, Indoor-Climb Route Detection, Number Pad UI, Support for Side-Loaded Maps, Touch Controls on Edit Sets Page in Strength Activity, Touch Performance on Strength Set Editing, Training Readiness Syncing with Garmin Connect, and Window Sizing on Navigation Preview.
Rollout and Update Process:
Garmin is currently rolling out this update in phases, with approximately 20% of users having access to it at the moment. The company plans to gradually increase the rollout percentage over time.
To update your Garmin device, ensure it’s connected to Wi-Fi and has sufficient battery power. The update will be automatically downloaded and installed.
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