Garmin has released a new beta software update version 13.14 for its popular Fenix 8 series watches, including the Fenix 8, Fenix E, and Enduro 3. This update is designed to enhance user experience and address several reported issues.
Key Improvements and Bug Fixes:
This beta update incorporates a range of improvements, including:
- Expanded Strength Training Options: The update adds more strength equipment icons, providing users with greater flexibility and accuracy when tracking their workouts.
- Enhanced Breathwork Functionality: The issue where Breathwork activities did not consistently follow the selected technique has been resolved.
- Improved Charging Experience: The update addresses a bug where the charging banner would sometimes persist on the screen after the watch was fully charged.
- Enhanced Map Search Stability: A crash that could occur during map search results has been fixed.
- Improved Dive Accuracy: The update ensures that Dive Tissue Load on the surface accurately reflects Conservatism changes, providing more reliable dive data.
- Flashlight Tip Display Optimization: The update eliminates the persistent display of the flashlight tip during runs, preventing unnecessary distractions.
- Timer List Accuracy: The update corrects the number of timers displayed in the timer list.
- Refined Meditation Experience: The layout of the Meditation setup menu has been improved for easier navigation and use.
- Meditation Auto-Save Fix: An issue where Meditation activities would automatically save at the end of the timer has been resolved.
- Improved Workout Clarity: The missing Quick Workout name on the Activity Stage has been fixed.
- Enhanced Heart Rate Zone Stability: A potential crash when setting Heart Rate Zones has been addressed.
- Power Control Menu Customization Enhancement: The update prevents the reordering of the Power Control menu through Garmin Connect, preserving user preferences.
- Improved Sensor Connection Banner: The layout of the ‘Sensor Connected’ banner has been enhanced for better readability and user experience.
Streamlined Updates: Wireless Convenience
Users can now conveniently download and install this update directly on their watches via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. This eliminates the need for manual file transfers, simplifying the update process significantly. To check for the update, users can navigate to Menu -> System -> Software Update -> Check For Updates on their watch.
