Garmin is rolling out a fresh beta update for the Venu 4 that delivers a long list of refinements aimed at making the mid-range smartwatch more stable and reliable day to day. The update, labeled Beta 17.25, is available globally through the Garmin Beta Program and focuses on fixing bugs rather than adding new features.
One of the most important improvements in Beta 17.25 addresses an issue that could cause the Garmin Venu 4 to enter recovery mode during a software update. On top of that, Garmin says this beta resolves multiple problems that could lead to unexpected resets on earlier builds, which should translate to fewer random interruptions and a smoother overall experience.
Battery-related tweaks are also part of this release. Beta 17.25 improves battery life estimate accuracy, particularly when switching power modes for activities, which is useful for anyone who frequently changes settings to balance performance and endurance during workouts.
Fitness tracking gets attention here as well. Garmin has included a fix for an issue that could count reps incorrectly during strength training activities, helping ensure your workout data is more accurate. There are also refinements tied to activity summaries, including a fix for cases where the post-activity summary map could be centered incorrectly for multisport sessions.
Daily insights and glanceable reports should feel more polished after updating too. Garmin notes a fix for a missing duration on the workout card in the morning report, along with a fix for a crash that could occur when routing back to start. The weather experience is also improved, with an update that prevents the weather app from failing to refresh when you open it.
While the watch update is the headline, Garmin Connect Mobile is also receiving an update (version 3.90) that expands translations, improving language support for more users.
How to install Garmin Venu 4 Beta 17.25
If your Venu 4 is enrolled in the Garmin Beta Program, the update needs to be downloaded manually. On the watch, go to Main Menu, then Settings, then System, then Software Update, and choose Check for Updates.
Beta 17.25 Venu 4 changelog highlights
– Fixes a possible crash when routing back to start
– Fixes an issue that could cause the device to enter recovery mode during a software update
– Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when adding apps via Garmin Connect Mobile
– Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when viewing the evening report
– Fixes an issue that could result in counting reps incorrectly during strength training activities
– Fixes an issue that could result in the post-activity summary map being centered incorrectly for multisport activities
– Fixes an issue where the duration could be missing from the workout card in the morning report
– Fixes battery estimates when switching power modes for activities
– Fixes weather app not updating when you enter the app
– Additional minor bug fixes and other stability improvements that can prevent resets
For Venu 4 owners who value stability, accurate battery estimates, and dependable fitness tracking, this beta update is a meaningful quality-of-life step—especially if you’ve noticed occasional resets, map quirks, or inconsistent workout reporting on previous builds.
