Garmin has pushed out a new beta update for its recent flagship smartwatches. The update, dubbed Beta Version 16.13, is being distributed as part of the company’s Beta Program. Users can expect the update to arrive automatically within 24-48 hours, although there is the option to manually download it if immediate access is desired.
This latest update follows closely on the heels of Garmin’s recent beta updates for the Venu 3, Venu 3S, and Vivoactive 5, marking another round of enhancements for the brand’s top models. The Fenix 7 series, in particular, has been a major focus, with the new Beta Version 16.13 succeeding several past updates in the series.
Noteworthy about Beta Version 16.13 is that it presents a mix of bug fixes and minor enhancements rather than a slew of new features. Among the issues addressed are Connect IQ (CIQ) animation problems and challenges with using double spaces on the keyboard. The update also resolves a glitch where the flashlight could inadvertently turn on during a treadmill workout and refines the display of respiration rate within the Breathwork activity summary.
Additionally, city search functionality has been improved, resolving issues where some cities wouldn’t be found. Users who have a particular fondness for the Jump Rope activity will be pleased to note that a fix has been applied for cases where it is the sole favorite activity. MARQ 2 Captain watch face’s wind indicator has also seen an improvement, and overall display of ski/snowboard activity summaries has been updated to exclude chairlift data.
As of now, the update has reached 40% of compatible devices, which includes the Garmin Epix 2, Enduro 2, Fenix 7, Quatix 7, and most of the MARQ Gen 2 series. For those eager to get their hands on the update, it’s possible to manually check and initiate the download process through the device’s system settings under the Software Update section.
For more detailed information, Garmin encourages users to visit their official forum post outlining the changes included in Beta Version 16.13, as listed below:
– Resolves CIQ animation issues.
– Fixes keyboard functionality to allow double spaces.
– Corrects the display of respiration rate within the Breathwork activity summary.
– Improves the city search capability.
– Resolves issues related to using Jump Rope as a single favorite activity.
– Enhances the MARQ 2 Captain watch face wind indicator.
– Fixes a bug where the flashlight might activate during treadmill activities.
– Ensures the weather app displays forecast data when available.
– Adjusts the ski/snowboard activity summaries to exclude chairlift data.
Users are invited to share their experiences and discuss the updates to foster continual improvements to their Garmin wearable experience.
