Garmin has just dropped the latest public beta version, 13.12, for its top-tier wearables, including the Fenix 8 AMOLED (all sizes), Fenix 8 Solar, Enduro 3, and the Fenix E. This update brings a slew of exciting additions and crucial bug fixes, enhancing the overall user experience.
This update introduces several new features and improvements, including support for the latest Connect IQ apps, watch faces, and data fields with the addition of CIQ System 8. Users can now track Sail Race and Jumpmaster activities, as well as monitor trolling motor activity with a dedicated app. Additionally, the update provides connection type information for paired sensors and enhances notification icons for better clarity.
Several health and fitness features have also been added, such as Insight Hints in health and fitness apps, a Missing Map option in Mountaineering Activity, a Respiration Graph in Meditation Activity Summary, and a Stress Card in Gaming Activity Summary. The update also supports HRM as a Speed and Distance Monitor for BLE Sensors and adds support for Nautical Units. Users can now view the needed equipment for strength workouts and dismiss popup notifications with a touch.
Garmin has addressed several issues in this update, including a possible issue where touchscreen input could not be disabled in activities, inaccessible apps from the Recents Menu, and incorrect Auto Climb Data Screen Selection. Other fixes include a Blank Calendar Card in Morning Report, a Blank Map for Power Guide Preview, and an incorrect Current Time Indicator on the Tides Graph. Additionally, the update resolves issues with Do Not Disturb Smart Notification Setting, InReach Contacts List Layout, InReach PIN Code Display Page, Morning Report showing Stale HRV Data, Pool Swim Interval Details Page Layout, and potential crashes after deleting activities, during Meditation Setup, on Body Battery Glance Folder View, when dismissing notifications, enabling Broadcast HR, and viewing Breathwork Preview.
The update also fixes issues with Round Trip Routing not calculating the full distance, Sleep History Graph after traveling, Sleep Window Setup sometimes getting skipped on initial setup, and the Weather App accidentally returning to the watch face. Improvements include an enhanced Countdown Glance Folder Info Text, improved GPS Progress Bar Presentation when beginning a search, and an increased Maximum Speed of Virtual Partner to 48.95 kph. The Sunrise/Sunset Time Alert Range has also been updated.
Changelog for Version 13.12 (Changes Since 12.32)
- Added CIQ System 8: Supports the latest Connect IQ apps, watch faces, and data fields.
- Added Sail Race Activity.
- Added Jumpmaster Activity.
- Added Trolling Motor App.
- Added connection type information for paired sensors.
- Improvements to the icons that display with notifications.
- Added Insight Hint to Health and Fitness Apps.
- Added Missing Map Option in Mountaineering Activity.
- Added Respiration Graph to Meditation Activity Summary.
- Added Stress Card to Gaming Activity Summary.
- Added Support for HRM as Speed and Distance Monitor for BLE Sensors.
- Added Support for Nautical Units.
- Added Support to Show Needed Equipment for Strength Workouts.
- Added Touch Support to Dismiss Popup Notification.
- Fixed a possible issue where touchscreen input could not be disabled in activities.
- Fixed Apps that were inaccessible from the Recents Menu.
- Fixed Auto Climb Data Screen Selection.
- Fixed Blank Calendar Card in Morning Report.
- Fixed Blank Map for Power Guide Preview.
- Fixed Current Time Indicator on the Tides Graph.
- Fixed Do Not Disturb Smart Notification Setting.
- Fixed InReach Contacts List Layout.
- Fixed InReach PIN Code Display Page.
- Fixed Morning Report Showing Stale HRV Data.
- Fixed Pool Swim Interval Details Page Layout.
- Fixed Potential Crash after Deleting Activities from the list.
- Fixed Potential Crash during Meditation Setup.
- Fixed Potential Crash on Body Battery Glance Folder View.
- Fixed Potential Crash on Fitness Age Page.
- Fixed Potential Crash when Dismissing Notifications.
- Fixed Potential Crash when Enabling Broadcast HR.
- Fixed Potential Crash when Viewing Breathwork Preview.
- Fixed Round Trip Routing Not Calculating Full Distance.
- Fixed Sleep History Graph after Traveling.
- Fixed Sleep Window Setup Sometimes Getting Skipped on Initial Setup.
- Fixed Weather App Accidentally Returning to Watch Face.
- Improved Countdown Glance Folder Info Text.
- Improved GPS Progress Bar Presentation when Beginning Search.
- Increased the Maximum Speed of Virtual Partner to 48.95 kph.
- Updated Sunrise/Sunset Time Alert Range.
How to Update:
Updating your watch is easier than ever. Simply go to “Menu” -> “System” -> “Software Update” -> “Check For Updates.” The update will be downloaded and installed wirelessly via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
