Garmin’s 23.xx software journey isn’t over yet. After aiming to wrap things up with System Software 23.18, the company quickly resumed beta development to chase down lingering bugs. That has led to a string of test builds—23.22, 23.24, and now 23.28—suggesting at least one more beta is likely before a fresh stable release lands.
Here’s where things stand now:
– Latest beta: Version 23.28
– What it fixes: An issue where IR messages sent to multiple contacts could fail to send
– What’s still missing: Dive and ECG features remain disabled
– What it means: Expect another 23.xx beta build before a new stable update
– Timing: No confirmed release window yet
Earlier in the cycle, Garmin added practical improvements such as the ability to pair certain sensors over ANT and BLE+, a quality-of-life upgrade many users have been waiting for. Even so, the recent focus has shifted to reliability, with quick-fire beta patches aimed at squashing issues missed in prior builds.
What you should do now:
– If you rely on Dive or ECG, stay on a stable release until those features are re-enabled.
– If IR messaging to multiple contacts is critical for you, 23.28 addresses that specific bug in the beta channel.
– If you prefer a set-it-and-forget-it experience, wait for the next stable 23.xx software rather than jumping to beta.
In short, Garmin appears committed to getting 23.xx right, even if it takes a few more iterations. Keep an eye on the next beta and, ultimately, a cleaned-up stable update that should fold in the latest fixes alongside earlier enhancements like expanded sensor pairing through ANT and BLE+.
