Garmin has recently released a significant update for its Fenix 7 series, Enduro 2, Epix 2, Quatix 7, MARQ Gen 2, and Tactix 7 smartwatches, along with several other compatible models. This update, which follows the release of System Software 17.28, introduces a range of enhancements and addresses various issues.
New Garmin Share Feature
One of the standout additions in this update is the new Garmin Share feature. This feature allows users to easily share their activities, workouts, and other data with friends and family. By sharing their experiences, users can connect with others, stay motivated, and track their progress.
Bug Fixes and Improvements
In addition to the new Garmin Share feature, the update also includes a number of bug fixes and improvements. These changes aim to enhance the overall user experience and address any issues that users may have encountered.
Some of the key improvements include:
- Fixed issues with activity calories and the number of activities resetting to 0 after completing Health Snapshot.
- Resolved problems with missing Garmin premade workout animations.
- Addressed issues with pan/zoom on the map during navigation for find my phone.
- Fixed issues causing Outdoor Maps+ downloads to get stuck at 0%.
- Improved race time predictions.
- Updated translations.
- Various other bug fixes and improvements.
Continued Support for Fenix 7 Series
Garmin has demonstrated its commitment to providing ongoing support for the Fenix 7 series and other compatible models. By regularly releasing updates with new features and bug fixes, Garmin ensures that users can continue to enjoy the best possible experience with their smartwatches.
While the Fenix 6 series may still receive updates, they are likely to be less frequent compared to the Fenix 7 series. Garmin’s focus is on providing the latest features and improvements to its newer models.
Change Log
- Added Garmin Share app.
- Fixed issue causing activity calories and the number of activities to reset to 0 after completing Health Snapshot.
- Fixed issue causing Garmin premade workout animations to be missing.
- Fixed issue causing missing pan/zoom on map during navigation for find my phone.
- Fixed issue causing Outdoor Maps+ downloads to get stuck at 0%.
- Fixed issue that could cause Connect to fail to display which course was used for activity.
- Fixed issue when navigating the watch would the distance to the destination in feet/meters instead of Mi/KM.
- Fixed issue where the golf glance could display a 0 value when using stableford scoring.
- Fixed issue with a missing keyboard switch icon in some languages.
- Fixed issue with strength workouts rounding the weight to the nearest whole number.
- Fixed potential issue with connection of external Bluetooth sensors.
- Fixed potential issue with GPS track during snowshoe activities.
- Fixed potential issue with the cursor on the golf map.
- Fixed potential screen distortion on the watch face.
- Fixed potential shutdown after receiving a flag measurement from a Z30.
- Fixed potential Wi-Fi lock up when requesting software.
- Improved race time predictions.
- Updated translations.
- Various bug fixes and improvements
