Garmin is rolling out a new stable update for the Bounce 2, arriving about a month after the smartwatch’s global debut. Software Version 4.28 replaces the original 4.19 firmware and focuses on stability, usability, and better LTE calling performance. The update also tweaks nighttime comfort with dimmer screen brightness in sleep mode and adds a small but helpful change by making the power-off page accessible while in school mode.
Garmin notes nine total changes, with targeted fixes for two crash scenarios and improvements that should make call connectivity and cellular feedback feel more reliable. Users should notice more responsive LTE signal bars, a smoother in-call experience, and corrected behavior on the analog watch face. Weather polling has also been tuned to address frequency issues.
You’ll need the Garmin Jr. app to download Software Version 4.28 and future updates.
Full changelog for Software Version 4.28:
– Decrease screen brightness during sleep mode
– Fix a connectivity issue that could impact the ability to connect a call
– Fix crash when deleting a swim activity
– Fix hands on analog watch face
– Fix potential crash on the lap alert page when certain fields are selected
– Fix weather request frequency
– Improve LTE bar responsiveness
– Improve user experience if the In-Call page gets popped
– Make power-off page accessible in school mode
If you recently picked up the Bounce 2 (priced around $299.99 at launch), this update is well worth installing for a more stable, reliable daily experience—especially if you rely on LTE calling. Open the Garmin Jr. app to check for and apply the update.
