GARMIN GPS FEATURE COMPARISONS
and Upgrade Information

Maintained by Allory Deiss

Tactix 7
Ver. 23.16 Beta - 08/28/2025
Fixed an issue where pairing CT10 sensors would fail.
Fixed an issue with navigation in the Hunt activity.
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Ver. 23.08 Beta - 08/04/2025
Added new feature for certain sensors to pair over ANT and BLE+.
Fixed AB connection issues with Kestral device.
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Ver. 23.06 Beta - 07/25/2025
Fixed a possible crash on the Battery Notification Settings page.
Fixed an issue where courses would sometimes fail to load.
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Ver. 23.05 Beta - 07/23/2025
Added a new tip to display during a rest set in a Pool Swim activity.
Fixed a possible crash on the climb pro data page.
Fixed an issue where course distance data would sometimes incorrectly be set to nautical miles.
Fixed an issue with where selecting the Last Ride data would incorrectly show the Last Run page.
Fixed incorrect data being displayed on the laps review page in the Pool Swim activity.
Fixed incorrect distance data from sometimes being displayed when navigating a course.
Fixed Navigation prompts from sounding when all audio prompts are disabled.
Fixed the displayed weight on Strength edit set page to match other Strength-related page.
Updated the breath variation page to use a line graph.
Updated the Recent Stress Widget to now match the appearance of Fenix 8.
Fixed an issue with golf club tracking.
Fixed Wind Direction Changing When Connecting to a LRF (Tactix Only.)
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Ver. 22.06 - 06/18/2025
Added Reps and Set time data fields to HIIT activity.
Fixed activity map track log color setting.
Fixed activity power modes not changing the satellite modes.
Fixed crash when connecting to a GoPro Via CIQ.
Fixed dew point inconsistencies between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
Fixed E-bike battery and range activity field positioning.
Fixed HRV glance cutting off units in large text mode.
Fixed music volume page not updating.
Fixed possible crash in the sleep coach widget.
Fixed possible crash on open connection info page.
Fixed selecting back to start and end hunt on hunting activity map.
Fixed timer not changing to running timer when restart is enabled.
Fixed watch face blanking when using heart rate data fields in low power mode.
Improved swim activity rest screen.
Removed edit option from un-editable Garmin Coach workouts.
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Ver. 22.06 Beta - 06/13/2025
Fixed crash when connecting to a GoPro via CIQ.
Fixed music volume page not updating.
Fixed possible crash in the sleep coach widget.
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Ver. 22.05 Beta - 06/13/2025
Fixed crash when connecting to a GoPro via CIQ.
Fixed music volume page not updating.
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Ver. 22.03 Beta - 06/05/2025
Added Reps and Set time data fields to HIIT activity.
Fixed activity map track log color setting.
Fixed activity power modes not changing the satellite modes.
Fixed dew point inconsistencies between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
Fixed E-bike battery and range activity field positioning.
Fixed HRV glance cutting off units in large text mode.
Fixed music volume page not updating.
Fixed possible crash on open connection info page.
Fixed selecting back to start and end hunt on hunting activity map.
Fixed timer not changing to running timer when restart is enabled.
Fixed watch face blanking when using heart rate data fields in low power mode.
Improved swim activity rest screen.
Removed edit option from un-editable Garmin Coach workouts.
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Ver. 21.19 - 05/21/2025
Added Breathing Variations Support.
Added unlock icons to sensor details page.
Fixed audio prompts reverting to English after power cycle.
Fixed body battery and stress disappearing from glance history.
Fixed CIQ watch face lag during screen transitions.
Fixed custom text responses resetting to default.
Fixed device automatically reentering sleep mode when manually ended.
Fixed ending and tracking naps started without a nap timer.
Fixed GameOn app not pairing.
Fixed Golf activity not showing yardage to hazards in tournament mode.
Fixed Incident detection activating during unsupported activity types.
Fixed nautical display units on activity summary.
Fixed possible crash in the Garmin Coach widget.
Fixed possible crash when moving golf pin position.
Fixed short distance during run and walk activities.
Fixed strength activity weight being changed on the rep edit and weight screen.
Fixed Taiwan coordinate issue.
Fixed translation issue on the sleep watch face.
Improvements to secure sensor pairing menus.
Improvements to golf club sensor menu.
Miscellaneous fixes for Live Activity.
Updated Running Track Database.
Updated Translations.
Various bug fixes and improvements.
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Ver. 21.19 Beta - 05/20/2025
ECG enabled.
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Ver. 21.18 Beta - 05/15/2025
Fixed audio prompts reverting to English after power cycle.
Fixed nautical display units on activity summary.
Fixed possible crash when moving golf pin position.
Improvements to golf club sensor menu.
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Ver. 21.15 Beta - 05/06/2025
Fixed GPS not properly connecting after resuming an activity.
Fixed possible crash when moving golf pin position.
Improvements to golf club sensor menu.
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Ver. 21.13 Beta - 05/02/2025
Fixed running dynamics lost after 1 hour.
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Ver. 21.11 Beta - 05/01/2025
Fixed ending and tracking naps started without a nap timer.
Fixed body battery and stress disappearing from glance histroy.
Fixed device automatically reentering sleep mode when manually ended.
Fixed custom text responses resetting to default.
Fixed strength activity weight being changed on the rep edit and weight screen.
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Ver. 21.10 Beta - 04/25/2025
Fixed Incident detection activating during unsupported activity types.
Fixed short distance during run and walk activities.
Misc. fixes for Live Activity.
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Ver. 21.09 Beta - 04/21/2025
Improvements and fixes to the breathing variations page.
Fixed CIQ watch face lag during screen transitions.
Fixed crash on device power down.
Fixed crash during activities with audio prompts.
Fixed Golf activity not showing yardage to hazards in tournament mode.
Improvements to sensor connection menus.
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Ver. 21.06 Beta - 04/07/2025
Fixed issue where the device's workout schedule would not match Garmin Connect.
Fixed issue where weekly totals would be incorrect after changing the "First Day of Week" setting.
Fixed issue where pan/zoom icons don't appear on the map.
Fixed possible issue where sleep mode would re-enable after sleep tracking ended.
Fixed possible shutdown when saving or discarding an activity.
Fixed possible issue where workout names would not be translated in some languages.
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Ver. 21.05 Beta - 04/04/2025
Fixed issue where the device's workout schedule would not match Garmin Connect.
Fixed issue where weekly totals would be incorrect after changing the "First Day of Week" setting.
Fixed issue where pan/zoom icons don't appear on the map.
Fixed possible issue where sleep mode would re-enable after sleep tracking ended.
Fixed possible shutdown when saving or discarding an activity.
Fixed possible issue where workout names would not be translated in some languages.
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Ver. 21.04 Beta - 03/26/2025
Fixed BLE sensor names clearing.
Fixed crash on jump rope activities.
Fixed crash when failing to pair headphones.
Fixed grade not updating.
Fixed pairing with CT10.
Fixed possible crash during long activities.
Fixed possible crash when moving golf pin position.
Fixed sensors not automatically pairing.
Fixed toggling auto broadcast heart rate.
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Ver. 20.22 - 03/04/2025
Fixed BLE sensor names clearing.
Fixed crash on jump rope activites.
Fixed crash when failing to pair headphones.
Fixed grade not updating.
Fixed pairing with CT10.
Fixed possible crash during long activities.
Fixed possible crash when moving golf pin position.
Fixed sensors not automatically pairing.
Fixed toggling auto broadcast heart rate.
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Ver. 20.22 Beta - 03/04/2025
ECG enabled.
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Ver. 20.21 Beta - 02/27/2025
Fixed BLE sensor names clearing.
Fixed crash when failing to pair headphones.
Fixed grade not updating.
Fixed pairing with CT10.
Fixed possible crash when moving golf pin position.
Fixed sensors not automatically pairing.
Fixed toggling auto broadcast heart rate.
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Ver. 20.19 Beta - 02/21/2025
Fixed crash on jump rope activities.
Fixed possible crash during long activities.
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Ver. 20.16 - 02/12/2025
Added marquee in smart notification widget.
Added CIQ System 8 Support.
Added connection type information for paired sensors.
Added open connection notification to heart rate broadcast app.
Fixed headphones not connecting on first attempt.
Fixed abnormal cadence issue when using metronome.
Fixed adding glance folders via Android GCM.
Fixed color of BMX cycling profile.
Fixed crash after panning or zooming map.
Fixed devices not entering MTP mode when gaming sensors are enabled.
Fixed Elevation Alert Tones.
Fixed image drawing for Outdoor Map+.
Fixed possible crash in the Coach widget.
Fixed possible crash in the smart notification widget.
Fixed possible crash on structured workouts.
Fixed possible crash when syncing headphones.
Improved Swim workout rest screen.
Updated Running Track Database.
Updated Training Readiness factors page.
Updated Translations.
Various bug fixes and improvements.
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Ver. 20.16 Beta - 02/10/2025
ECG enabled (Pro models only)
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Ver. 20.15 Beta - for non-pro ONLY - 02/07/2025
Fixed heart rate sensors not turning off in battery saver mode.
Updated Translations.
Various bug fixes and improvements.
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Ver. 20.14 Beta - 01/31/2025
Added open connections notification to heart rate broadcast app.
Fixed abnormal cadence issue when using metronome.
Fixed color of BMX cycling profile.
Fixed map not fully drawing.
Fixed map settings not updating when changed.
Various bug fixes and improvements.
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Ver. 20.13 Beta - 01/24/2025
Fixed Potential LiveTrack Crash.
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Ver. 20.12 Beta - 01/16/2025
Various bug fixes and improvements.
Fix app icons missing in notification glance.
Fix potential crash when editing HR Zones.
Fix incorrect time in HR zones / incorrect HR zones.
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Ver. 20.11 Beta - 01/10/2025
Various bug fixes and improvements.
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Ver. 20.10 Beta - 01/08/2025
Added CIQ System 8: Supports the latest Connect IQ apps, watch faces, and data fields.
Added connection type information for paired sensors.
Fixed devices not entering MTP mode when gaming sensors are enabled.
Fixed Elevation Alert Tones.
Fixed image drawing for Outdoor Map Plus.
Fixed possible crash in the Coach widget.
Improved smart notification widget to marquee long notifications.
Improved Swim workout rest screen.
Updated Running Track Database.
Various bug fixes and improvements.
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Ver. 19.41 - 12/16/2024
Fixed Potential Connect IQ application Crash.
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Ver. 19.41 Beta - 12/11/2024
ECG enabled for Pro models.
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Ver. 19.38 - 12/09/2024
Fixed issue where the device's workout schedule would not match Garmin Connect.
Fixed issue where weekly totals would be incorrect after changing the "First Day of Week" setting.
Fixed issue where pan/zoom icons don't appear on the map.
Fixed possible issue where sleep mode would re-enable after sleep tracking ended.
Fixed possible shutdown when saving or discarding an activity.
Fixed possible issue where workout names would not be translated in some languages.
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Ver. 19.40 Beta - 12/06/2024
Fixed Potential Connect IQ application Crash.
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Ver. 19.38 Beta - 12/04/2024
Fixed issue where the device's workout schedule would not match Garmin Connect.
Fixed issue where weekly totals would be incorrect after changing the "First Day of Week" setting.
Fixed issue where pan/zoom icons don't appear on the map.
Fixed possible issue where sleep mode would re-enable after sleep tracking ended. Fixed possible shutdown when saving or discarding an activity.
Fixed possible issue where workout names would not be translated in some languages.
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Ver. 19.34 - 11/14/2024
Added courses and saved locations to device backups.
Fixed issue causing delay to the flashlight turning on when using a Connect IQ watch face.
Fixed issue causing loss of elevation data in a multisport activity that started with swimming.
Fixed issue potentially causing 0 distance for a pool swim activity.
Fixed issue that could cause sleep to not get recorded.
Fixed issue where nautical units were not applied to the auto lap setting.
Fixed issue with incorrect prompt saying FTP was updated.
Fixed possible shutdown when using Around Me to search the map.
Fixed potential shutdown when using the Round Trip Routing feature.
Improved auto climb sensitivity in climbing activities.
Improved map controls.
Miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements.
Updated Translations.
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Ver. 19.34 Beta - Non-Pro models - ONLY - 11/12/2024
Updated Translations.
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Ver. 19.30 Beta - 11/05/2024
Improved messaging for course and location backups when paired to the Explore App.
Fixed potential shutdown when using the Round Trip Routing feature.
Fixed issue that could cause sleep to not get recorded.
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Ver. 19.27 Beta - 10/29/2024
Added courses and saved locations to device backups.
Fixed issue with incorrect prompt saying FTP was updated.
Fixed issue where nautical units were not applied to the auto lap setting.
Fixed possible shutdown when using Around Me to search the map.
Improved auto climb sensitivity in climbing activities.
Misc. bug fixes and improvements.
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Ver. 19.24 Beta - 10/14/2024
Fix issue where overnight temperature would not be recorded (Pro Models Only.)
Bug fixes and improvements.
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Ver. 19.21 Beta - 10/08/2024
Improved map controls.
Fixed issue potentially causing 0 distance for a pool swim activity.
Fixed issue causing loss of elevation data in a multisport activity that started with swimming.
Fixed issue causing delay to the flashlight turning on when using a Connect IQ watch face.
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Ver. 18.16 - 10/03/2024
Improved heart rate zones to allow setting by BPM.
Fixed potential shutdown when modifying heart rate zones using Garmin Connect Mobile.
Fixed potential shutdown on boot.
Fixed potential increased battery drain after having done an activity with incident detection enabled.
Fixed issue with trolling motor pairing sequence.
Fixed issue with maps showing doubly thick lines in some cases.
Fixed issue causing basecamp to fail to recognize the device.
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Ver. 18.16 Beta - 10/02/2024
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.
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Ver. 18.15 Beta - 09/23/2024
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.
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Ver. 18.14 - 09/09/2024
ECG feature enabled.
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Ver. 18.14 Beta - 09/06/2024
ECG feature enabled.
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Ver. 18.13 Beta - 09/03/2024
Fixed potential issue with connection of external bluetooth sensors.
Fixed issue with strength workouts rounding the weight to the nearest whole number.
Fixed issue with a missing keyboard switch icon in some languages.
Fixed issue when navigating the watch would the distance to the destination in feet/meters instead of Mi/Km.
Fixed issue causing Outdoor Maps+ downloads to get stuck at 0%.
Fixed issue causing Garmin premade workout animations to be missing.
Fixed issue causing activity calories and the number of activities to reset to 0 after completing Health Snapshot.
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Ver. 18.12 Beta - 08/16/2024
Fixed potential shutdown after receiving a flag measurement from a Z30.
Fixed potential shutdown when using Garmin Coach.
Updated translations.
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Ver. 18.11 Beta - 08/02/2024
Fixed issue that could cause Connect to fail to display which course was used for activity.
Fixed potential shutdown when opening the Garmin Coach glance.
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Ver. 18.10 Beta - 07/25/2024
Fixed potential shutdown when modifying Daily Suggested Workouts settings.
Fixed potential shutdown when changing outdoor Maps+ map layers.
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Ver. 18.09 Beta - 07/12/2024
Added "Dark Mode" to map color.
Added "Popularity" toggle to map settings.
Added Garmin Share app.
Fixed issue causing missing pan/zoom on map during navigation for find my phone.
Fixed issue where the golf glance could display a 0 value when using stableford scoring.
Fixed potential issue with Garmin Coach benchmark runs.
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 Wi-Fi lock up when requesting software.
Improved race time predictions.
Various bug fixes and improvements.
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Ver. 17.28 - 06/28/2024
Fixed issue causing Daily Suggested Workouts to fail to prompt.
Miscellaneous Improvements.
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Ver. 17.28 Beta - 06/26/2024
Miscellaneous Improvements (non-customer facing).
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Ver. 17.26 Beta - 06/20/2024
Fixed issue causing Daily Suggested Workouts to fail to prompt.
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Ver. 17.23 - 05/27/2024
Added heart rate dynamic source switching to select the best heart rate data source (watch or chest HRM) to improve accuracy during running activities.
Added Find My Phone During a GPS activity.
Added Garmin Messenger App.
Added Indoor Walk activity.
Added Recovery Advisor as an option in Morning Report and Glances.
Added Self Evaluation to more activity types.
CIQ bug fixes and improvements.
Fixed errant warnings about trolling motor.
Fixed incorrect battery estimate prior to Expedition activities.
Fixed issue causing heart rate charts to not show up on some watch faces.
Fixed issue causing Outdoor Maps+ to request data endlessly.
Fixed issue causing the cadence flashlight to enable incorrectly when in an activity Resume Later state.
Fixed issue where "Lap Discarded" keeps flashing on screen after activity was saved.
Fixed issue where the X icon was still showing as Twitter.
Fixed issue where WiFi was required to delete an already downloaded Outdoor Maps+ bundle.
Fixed issue with auto pause speed picker.
Fixed issue with Outdoor Maps+ deleting layers unexpectedly.
Fixed issue with ski run count in the Last Sport glance.
Fixed issue with the altimeter glance when in large font mode.
Fixed possible shutdown inside the Body Battery widget.
Fixed potential issue with downloading large music playlists.
Fixed potential issue with the weather map overlay.
Fixed potential shutdown on Navigate page.
Fixed potential shutdown when loading activity history with Auto Lock enabled.
Improved access to additional characters on the touch keyboard by adding a press and hold option to some keys.
Outdoor Maps+ improvements.
Renamed 'Climb' sport to 'Mountaineering.'
Updated translations.
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Ver. 17.23 Beta - 05/24/2024
Fixed potential shutdown after software update.
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Ver. 17.22 Beta - 05/21/2024
Fixed issue that could cause potential shutdown when starting an activity.
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Ver. 17.20 - 05/17/2024
Added heart rate dynamic source switching to select the best heart rate data source (watch or chest HRM) to improve accuracy during running activities.
Added Find My Phone During a GPS activity.
Added Garmin Messenger App.
Added Indoor Walk activity.
Added Recovery Advisor as an option in Morning Report and Glances.
Added Self Evaluation to more activity types.
CIQ bug fixes and improvements.
Fixed errant warnings about trolling motor.
Fixed incorrect battery estimate prior to Expedition activities.
Fixed issue causing heart rate charts to not show up on some watch faces.
Fixed issue causing Outdoor Maps+ to request data endlessly.
Fixed issue causing the cadence flashlight to enable incorrectly when in an activity Resume Later state.
Fixed issue where "Lap Discarded" keeps flashing on screen after activity was saved.
Fixed issue where the X icon was still showing as Twitter.
Fixed issue where WiFi was required to delete an already downloaded Outdoor Maps+ bundle.
Fixed issue with auto pause speed picker.
Fixed issue with Outdoor Maps+ deleting layers unexpectedly.
Fixed issue with ski run count in the Last Sport glance.
Fixed issue with the altimeter glance when in large font mode.
Fixed possible shutdown inside the Body Battery widget.
Fixed potential issue with downloading large music playlists.
Fixed potential issue with the weather map overlay.
Fixed potential shutdown on Navigate page.
Fixed potential shutdown when loading activity history with Auto Lock enabled.
Improved access to additional characters on the touch keyboard by adding a press and hold option to some keys.
Outdoor Maps+ improvements.
Renamed 'Climb' sport to 'Mountaineering.'
Updated translations.
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Ver. 17.20 Beta - 05/15/2024
Fixed issue causing battery drain after being connected to an external sensor.
Fixed potential issue causing a shutdown with find my phone.
Updated translations.
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Ver. 17.19 Beta - 05/13/2024
Updated Translations.
Fixed issue where a messenger message could fail to send.
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Ver. 17.17 Beta - 05/10/2024
Fixed issue causing Outdoor Maps+ to request data endlessly.
Fixed issues with new heart rate dynamic source switch setting.
Fixes and improvements for Find my Phone.
Improved messenger onboarding flow.
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Ver. 17.16 Beta - 05/03/2024
Added ability to disable dynamic source switching in wrist heart rate menu when paired with HRM.
Fixed issue with DSW only showing the current day's DSW.
Fixed potential issue that would occur when uninstalling a Connect IQ watch face.
Fixed potential issue with downloading large music playlists.
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Ver. 17.15 Beta - 04/26/2024
Fixed errant warnings about trolling motor.
Fixed incorrect battery estimate prior to expedition activities.
Fixed issue where "Lap Discarded" keeps flashing on screen after activity was saved.
Fixed issue where self evaluation setting would incorrectly be available for multisport activities.
Fixed issue where the X icon was still showing as Twitter.
Fixed issue where WiFi was required to delete an already downloaded Outdoor Maps+ bundle.
Fixed issue with auto pause speed picker.
Fixed issue with Outdoor Maps+ deleting layers unexpectedly.
Fixed possible shutdown inside the Body Battery widget.
Fixed potential issue where the pair phone option could be missing.
Fixed potential shutdown in morning report.
Fixed potential shutdown on navigate page.
Fixed potential shutdown in Daily Suggested Workouts menus.
Fixed potential, random shutdowns throughout the day.
Improved Find My Phone to show the phone's friendly name.
Improved Messenger for Wearables compose message flow to highlight first contact in the list.
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Ver. 17.14 Beta - 04/23/2024
Fixed errant warnings about trolling motor.
Fixed incorrect battery estimate prior to expedition activities.
Fixed issue where "Lap Discarded" keeps flashing on screen after activity was saved.
Fixed issue where self evaluation setting would incorrectly be available for multisport activities.
Fixed issue where the X icon was still showing as Twitter.
Fixed issue where WiFi was required to delete an already downloaded Outdoor Maps+ bundle.
Fixed issue with auto pause speed picker.
Fixed issue with Outdoor Maps+ deleting layers unexpectedly.
Fixed possible shutdown inside the Body Battery widget.
Fixed potential issue where the pair phone option could be missing.
Fixed potential shutdown in morning report.
Improved Find My Phone to show the phone's friendly name.
Improved Messenger for Wearables compose message flow to highlight first contact in the list.
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Ver. 17.12 Beta - 04/05/2024
Added ability to find a lost phone during an activity with GPS.
Added Applied Ballistics Wind Mode (Tactix only).
Added Indoor Walk activity.
Added Messenger App.
Added Recovery Advisor as an option in Morning Report and glances.
Added self evaluation to more activity types.
Added Messenger App.
CIQ bug fixes and improvements.
Fixed battery saver mode being allowed as a power mode name.
Fixed incorrect DSW on watch face.
Fixed issue causing the cadence flashlight to enable incorrectly when in an activity resume later state.
Fixed issue with ski run count in the Last Sport glance.
Fixed issue with the altimeter glance when in large font mode.
Fixed issues with Morning Report workouts page.
Fixed issues with some watch face data fields.
Fixed potential issue causing the touchscreen to not fully function after a display wakeup.
Fixed potential issue with the weather map overlay.
Fixed potential shutdown in morning report.
Fixed potential shutdown in the body battery widget when viewing near midnight.
Fixed potential shutdown when loading activity history with auto lock enabled.
Fixed battery saver mode being allowed as a power mode name.
Fixed issue causing heart rate charts to not show up on some watch faces.
Fixed graphing issue for primary race predictions.
Improved access to additional characters on the touch keyboard by adding a press and hold option to some keys.
Improved find my phone alert prompt UI.
Outdoor Maps+ improvements.
Renamed Climb sport to Mountaineering.
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Ver. 17.10 Beta - 03/28/2024
Added ability to find a lost phone during an activity with GPS.
Added Applied Ballistics Wind Mode (Tactix only).
Added Indoor Walk activity.
Added Messenger App.
Added Recovery Advisor as an option in Morning Report and glances.
Added self evaluation to more activity types.
Fixed battery saver mode being allowed as a power mode name.
Fixed incorrect DSW on watch face.
Fixed issue causing the cadence flashlight to enable incorrectly when in an activity resume later state.
Fixed issue with ski run count in the Last Sport glance.
Fixed issue with the altimeter glance when in large font mode.
Fixed issues with Morning Report workouts page.
Fixed issues with some watch face data fields.
Fixed potential issue causing the touchscreen to not fully function after a display wakeup.
Fixed potential issue with the weather map overlay.
Fixed potential shutdown in morning report.
Fixed potential shutdown in the body battery widget when viewing near midnight.
Fixed potential shutdown when loading activity history with auto lock enabled.
Improved access to additional characters on the touch keyboard by adding a press and hold option to some keys.
Improved find my phone alert prompt UI.
Renamed Climb sport to Mountaineering.
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Ver. 16.22 - 03/18/2024
Added automatic activity type detection within multisport activities.
Added CIQ System7.
Added Jump Rope activity.
Added quick flashlight control when using double-tap LIGHT to enable the LED flashlight, for models with this hardware.
Added Sleep Coach widget glance.
Added support for Male audio prompts.
Added database of 400m running tracks all over the world.
Added the ability to double-tap the screen in golf green view to mark your current position as the hole location, if you are standing on the green.
Connect IQ bug fixes and improvements.
Fixed bug with "Footpod Connected" banner showing when paired to HRM strap.
Fixed CIQ animations.
Fixed issue where backlight would always stay on when night vision is enabled (Tactix 7 non-AMOLED models only).
Fixed issue where date format setting would not sync down from Garmin Connect during device setup.
Fixed issue where navigation could incorrectly also include a straight-line routing back to start.
Fixed issue where primary race widget would not show results of race completed earlier in the day.
Fixed issue where Spotify shuffle and repeat controls would not work.
Fixed issue with city search where some cities would not be found.
Fixed issue with error icon incorrectly drawing next to the smart notification widget glance.
Fixed issue with some widget glance folder views when in large font mode.
Fixed potential issue causing shutdowns when using heart rate in Connect IQ.
Fixed potential issue where flashlight could enable during a treadmill activity.
Fixed potential issue with temperature data fields on CIQ watch faces.
Fixed potential issues when configuring map layer toggles when subscribed to Outdoor Maps+.
Fixed potential shutdown due to WeChat Pay.
Fixed potential shutdown when deleting a course.
Fixed potential shutdown when launching a workout in the workouts app.
Fixed potential shutdown when listening to music during an activity.
Fixed potential shutdown when requesting weather data.
Fixed potential shutdown when resetting device to default settings.
Fixed potential shutdown with CIQ widget glances.
Fixed UI issue in golf activity on FMB page.
Fixed widget glance folder view for Fish Forecast widget.
Improved '5 Minute' backlight timeout setting to 'No Timeout' (non-AMOLED only.)
Improved display of ski/snowboard activity summaries to exclude chairlift data.
Improved incident detection not supported banner to only show once per power cycle of the device.
Improved Max Heart Rate prompt.
Improved scaling on elevation charts to show more variation in elevation where it previously looked flat.
Improved weather to not show misleading information if it's older than an hour.
Updated translations.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 16.22 Beta - 03/13/2024
Connect IQ bug fixes and improvements.
Fixed issue where the sensor hub software could fail to update.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 16.20 Beta - 03/06/2024
Fixed issue when using the resume later feature during a track run.
Fixed potential issue causing shutdowns when using heart rate in Connect IQ.
Fixed potential issues when configuring map layer toggles when subscribed to Outdoor Maps+.
Fixed potential shutdown when requesting weather data.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 16.18 Beta - 02/20/2024
Fixed potential issue that would cause activities to fail to upload to Garmin Connect.
Fixed potential shutdown when saving a swim activity.
Fixed UI issue in golf activity on FMB page.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 16.17 Beta - 02/16/2024
Fixed issue where lap undo could cause HR zone and power zone data to be dropped.
Fixed potential issue where a device could shut down when connected to a computer while in an activity.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 16.16 Beta - 02/09/2024
Fixed a UI issue where Lap Discarded banner would not fully animate out right away.
Fixed a UI issue where multisport message would not show up in the settings menu.
Fixed issue where jump rope reps would be missing from activity history page.
Fixed issue where swimming activities would not generate personal records.
Fixed issue where the inReach remote page would show up for a multisport transition.
Fixed possible crash when deleting a course.
Fixed possible crash when resetting device to default settings.
Fixed possible issue where jump rope activities would not disable the auto-enable setting for a power mode.
Fixed possible issue where mini map would be missing from activities.
Fixed potential shutdown when launching a workout in the workouts app.
Removed Find My Phone during GPS Activity.
Updated translations.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 16.13 Beta - 01/23/2024
Fixed CIQ animations.
Fixed inability to do double spaces in the keyboard.
Fixed display of respiration rate in the Breathwork activity summary information.
Fixed issue with city search where some cities would not be found.
Fixed issue with Jump Rope when it is the single favorite activity.
Fixed issue with MARQ 2 Captain watch face wind indicator.
Fixed potential issue where flashlight could enable during a treadmill activity.
Fixed potential issue where the weather app would show blank pages; forecast data will now be visible when valid.
Improved display of ski/snowboard activity summaries to exclude chairlift data.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 16.11 Beta - 01/16/2024
Fixed flashlight quick control getting stuck on the watch face.
Fixed issue where date format setting would not sync down from Garmin Connect during device setup.
Fixed issues with lap list populating incorrectly.
Fixed possible crash due to WeChat Pay.
Fixed possible crash when undoing automatic multisport transitions and then saving the activity.
Fixed potential issue where total timer and lap timer would not match on the auto lap banner.
Improved '5 Minute' backlight timeout setting to 'No Timeout' (non-AMOLED only.)
Improved Daily Suggested Workout watch face data field to show "Dismissed" if workout isn't performed (MARQ 2 Athlete only).
Misc. improvements to Find My Phone.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 16.10 Beta - 01/09/2024
Added automatic activity type detection within multisport activities.
Added CIQ System7.
Added Jump Rope activity.
Added quick flashlight control when using double-tap LIGHT to enable flashlight.
Added Sleep Coach widget glance.
Added support for Male audio prompts.
Added the lost phone during activity feature and turned it on by default.
Added database of 400m running tracks all over the world.
Added the ability to double-tap the screen in golf green view to mark your current position as the hole location, if you are standing on the green.
Fixed bug where sleep mode would end too early overnight during Daylight Savings Time changes.
Fixed bug with "Footpod Connected" banner showing when paired to HRM strap.
Fixed issue where navigation could incorrectly also include a straight-line routing back to start.
Fixed issue where primary race widget would not show results of race completed earlier in the day.
Fixed issue where Spotify shuffle and repeat controls would not work.
Fixed issue with error icon incorrectly drawing next to the smart notification widget glance.
Fixed issue with some widget glance folder views when in large font mode.
Fixed potential issue with temperature data fields on CIQ watch faces.
Fixed potential shutdown when listening to music during an activity.
Fixed potential shutdown with CIQ widget glances.
Fixed widget glance folder view for Fish Forecast widget.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 15.77 Beta - 12/21/2023
Fixed a potential crash on the map page when certain maps are used.
Fixed missing ski/snowboard distance in the All Stats section for those activities.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 15.76 Beta - 12/12/2023
Fixed an issue where some ski/snowboard runs were not tracked as expected.
Fixed an issue where ski/snowboard total descent was not reported correctly.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 15.74 - 11/29/2023
Added the ability to track naps, including a new Nap widget and an updated Sleep widget.
Additions and enhancements to the Body Battery feature.
Added audio prompts for course points.
Added the ability to display images within smart notifications (Android only).
Added large font mode which can be accessed in System > Display menu.
Added workout audio notes support.
Added Inline Skating activity.
Added a Moon Phase widget.
Added tracking of splits for Ski.
Added NAVIC GPS support.
Added a confirmation popup when saving an activity via touch.
Added ability to enable Red Shift when Do Not Disturb is enabled.
Added 'View Climbs' option for cycling races.
Added workout audio note preview on steps with videos.
Expanded Red Shift functionality to include Orange and Green colors as well (AMOLED models only.)
Fixed GroupTrack icon not drawing correctly.
Fixed issue causing dog symbols to not show up on the map.
Fixed issue causing lap cadence spikes in swim.
Fixed issue causing position fluctuation when navigating between waypoints.
Fixed issue that could cause a blank heart rate graph in post activity summary for the Gaming activity.
Fixed issue where backlight could be turned on via the back button on the map even though settings disable it.
Fixed issue where device would restart when receiving many back-to-back smart notifications.
Fixed issue where Spotify and Amazon wouldn't launch to currently playing song.
Fixed issue with hourly forecast data in the weather app.
Fixed issue with pace in workout alerts.
Fixed issue with trip countdown discrepancy in Jet Lag adviser when compared to Garmin Connect.
Fixed LTHR HR/LTHR Pace/FTP not syncing to Garmin Connect correctly.
Fixed potential issue where the app list and or widget glances lists would be modified after a software update.
Fixed potential issue where calendar and notification apps would not launch properly.
Fixed potential issue where golf maps would draw incorrectly.
Fixed potential issue with CIQ data fields not saving after being added to an activity data page.
Fixed potential issue with GPS elevation.
Fixed potential shutdown in morning report with a race event.
Fixed potential shutdown when a large number of maps are loaded.
Fixed potential shutdown when following a cycling course for a primary race.
Fixed potential shutdown when reviewing a map location.
Fixed potential shutdown when using redshift.
Fixed recovery time tip being cutoff in certain languages.
Fixed the pool length setting possibly missing from activity settings menu.
Improved audio tone sound.
Improved flashlight page in red shift mode.
Improved gestures to always be sent to CIQ WFes, regardless of backlight setting. (Non-AMOLED models.)
Improved keyboard to open to the touch layout if opened via touch.
Improved race calendar to show races without an assigned priority.
Improvements and fixes to the time zones app.
Removed the limitation on the number of points allowed in a course.
Updates and improvements to the Time Zone app and widget glance.
Updated Translations.
Various bug fixes and improvements.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 15.74 Beta - 11/21/2023
Fixed potential issue where the app list and or widget glances lists would be modified after a software update.
Fixed potential shutdown with smart notification images.
Fixed potential issue with audio prompts when approaching a roundabout.
Updated Translations.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 15.71 Beta - 11/09/2023
Fixed an issue that could prevent the flashlight strobe feature from working in-activity.
Fixed issue with hourly forecast data in the weather app.
Fixed issue with widget glance name while using large font mode.
Fixed potential issue with loading of smart notification images.
Fixed potential shutdown when a large number of maps are loaded.
Fixed potential shutdown when reviewing a map location.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 15.69 Beta - 11/02/2023
Added 'View Climbs' option for cycling races.
Added workout audio note preview on steps with videos.
Fixed issue with city search in the weather app.
Fixed issue with pace in workout alerts.
Fixed issue with translation of Inline Skating.
Fixed potential issue where calendar and notification apps would not launch properly.
Fixed potential shutdown when transferring a workout with audio notes.
Fixed potential shutdown when using redshift.
Fixed potential shutdown when using the touch keyboard.
Fixed potential shutdown when viewing Breathwork in Body Battery factors.
Improvements and fixes to the time zones app.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 15.68 Beta - 10/25/2023
Added the ability to track naps, including a new Nap widget and an updated Sleep widget.
Additions and enhancements to the Body Battery feature.
Added audio prompts for course points.
Added the ability to display images within smart notifications (Android only).
Added phone lost detection during an activity. Enabled in system alert settings.
Added large font mode which can be accessed in System > Display menu.
Added workout audio notes support.
Added Inline Skating activity.
Added a Moon Phase widget.
Added tracking of splits for Ski.
Added NAVIC GPS support.
Added a confirmation popup when saving an activity via touch.
Added ability to enable Red Shift when Do Not Disturb is enabled.
Expanded Red Shift functionality to include Orange and Green colors as well (AMOLED models only.)
Fixed GroupTrack icon not drawing correctly.
Fixed issue causing dog symbols to not show up on the map.
Fixed issue causing lap cadence spikes in swim.
Fixed issue causing position fluctuation when navigating between waypoints.
Fixed issue that could cause a blank heart rate graph in post activity summary for the Gaming activity.
Fixed issue where backlight could be turned on via the back button on the map even though settings disable it.
Fixed issue where device would restart when receiving many back-to-back smart notifications.
Fixed issue where Spotify and Amazon wouldn't launch to currently playing song.
Fixed issue with trip countdown discrepancy in Jet Lag adviser when compared to Garmin Connect.
Fixed LTHR HR/LTHR Pace/FTP not syncing to Garmin Connect correctly.
Fixed potential issue where golf maps would draw incorrectly.
Fixed potential issue with CIQ data fields not saving after being added to an activity data page.
Fixed potential issue with GPS elevation.
Fixed potential shutdown in morning report with a race event.
Fixed potential shutdown when following a cycling course for a primary race.
Fixed potential UI issues on the golf map.
Fixed recovery time tip being cutoff in certain languages.
Fixed the pool length setting possibly missing from activity settings menu.
Improved audio tone sound.
Improved flashlight page in red shift mode.
Improved gestures to always be sent to CIQ WFes, regardless of backlight setting. (Non-AMOLED models.)
Improved keyboard to open to the touch layout if opened via touch.
Improved race calendar to show races without an assigned priority.
Removed the limitation on the number of points allowed in a course.
Updates and improvements to the Time Zone app and widget glance.
Various bug fixes and improvements.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 14.68 - 10/10/2023
Fixed a potential crash when syncing with phone.
Fixed a potential issue with inability to sync after pairing to Garmin Express.
Fixed issue where Body Battery was incorrectly written to some activities.
Fixed possible issue with Thai language.
Fixed possible UI issue with the music player.
Fixed potential shutdown in plan overview for a primary race.
Fixed some translation issues.
Fixes and improvements to the music player.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 14.68 Beta - 10/05/2023
Fixed a potential crash when syncing with phone.
Fixed a potential issue with inability to sync after pairing to Garmin Express.
Fixed issue where Body Battery was incorrectly written to some activities.
Fixed possible issue with Thai language.
Fixed possible UI issue with the music player.
Fixed potential shutdown in plan overview for a primary race.
Fixed some translation issues.
Fixes and improvements to the music player.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 14.67 Beta - 09/21/2023
Fixed issue where Body Battery was incorrectly written to some activities.
Fixed possible issue with Thai language.
Fixed possible UI issue with the music player.
Fixed potential shutdown in plan overview for a primary race.
Fixed some translation issues.
Fixes and improvements to the music player.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 14.66 Beta - 09/15/2023
Fixed issue where Body Battery was incorrectly written to some activities.
Fixed potential shutdown in plan overview for a primary race.
Fixed some translation issues.
Fixes and improvements to the music player.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 14.36 - 09/06/2023
Added new activity types to non-Pro models: American Football, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Soccer/Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Archery, Overland, BMX, Racket sports and more!
Added Device Settings Backup and Restore.
Added ability to set multiple locations in the weather app on device.
Added Gaming App.
Added Workouts App.
Added Golf "Plays Like" improvements.
Added Multisport option for race calendar.
Added support for Hill Score and Endurance Score features on fenix 7 series, Epix Gen 2, and Marq 2.
Added Shaded Relief feature to the map for fenix 7 series, Epix Gen 2, and Marq 2.
Added split screen and radial data field layouts to the map for fenix 7 series, Epix Gen 2, and Marq 2.
Added support for weather overlay map in the weather app for fenix 7 series, Epix Gen 2, and Marq 2.
Added support for new Di2 cassette sprocket patterns.
Added support for the Recent Apps hot key to Non-Pro models.
Added workout muscle map support for HIIT, Cardio, and Pilates.
Added Trolling Motor app (allows anglers to control their Garmin Force or Force Kraken Trolling Motor through a compatible Garmin smartwatch. Garmin Force Trolling Motor must be updated to the July 2023 software update.)
Added Trolling Motor page to Fish and Boat activities if paired to a Garmin Force or Force Kraken Trolling Motor.
Added Fish Forecast (uses solunar theory to predict the best times to fish.)
Added a link to Garmin Connect Mobile in My Workouts within the Workouts App.
Added haptic feedback to wifi sync failure case.
Added power guide support to the race widget.
Fix Golf scorecard button not properly dismissing.
Fix race time prediction on races with distance longer than a marathon.
Fixed a bug where the activity units setting was overwriting units outside the activity.
Fixed an issue in Fish and Hunt that would show different options with touch vs button press.
Fixed an issue in Fish where logging a catch or saving a location wouldn't work correctly if there was no GPS signal.
Fixed an issue in Tides where alerts would occur at the wrong time.
Fixed an issue in Tides where the alert cursor would be inaccurate.
Fixed Connect IQ watch faces still getting gestures even when gestures are disabled.
Fixed drawing issue with chart data fields in certain data field positions.
Fixed issue that could cause stale weather data.
Fixed issue when paired to Varia Vision.
Fixed issue with Gaming win rate not matching Garmin Connect.
Fixed issue with golf plays like using stale weather data.
Fixed issue with Race Day weather wind speeds.
Fixed issue with sleep watch face showing an incorrect alarm time.
Fixed issue with touchscreen not working when the backlight is off on fenix 7 series devices.
Fixed missing Daily Suggested Workouts in the Workouts app.
Fixed potential display flicker when using Connect IQ watch faces.
Fixed potential issue causing the inReach widget glance to stop updating.
Fixed potential issue that could cause a crash on software update.
Fixed potential issue when a large number of mp3 files are on the device.
Fixed potential issue where a user may be unable to play music in Spotify.
Fixed potential issue where Spotify would show blank except for the control buttons.
Fixed potential issue with the Reference Point App when a large number of waypoints are loaded.
Fixed potential lockup on the wallet page.
Fixed potential shutdown in the Tides app.
Fixed potential shutdown on weather map.
Fixed potential shutdown when using a course and viewing the Climb Pro data screen.
Fixed potential UI issue with HRV display in Morning Report.
Fixed UI flow issue when viewing an event in the calendar.
Fixed UI issue when a 3 digit HRV value is present in Morning Report.
Improved golf Hole Picker.
Updated translations.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 14.36 Beta - 09/06/2023
Fixed an issue that could cause severe battery drain for users with a Garmin Pay wallet and with 14.31 (or earlier) installed.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 14.31 - 08/29/2023
Added new activity types to non-Pro models: American Football, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Soccer/Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Archery, Overland, BMX, Racket sports and more!
Added Device Settings Backup and Restore.
Added ability to set multiple locations in the weather app on device.
Added Gaming App.
Added Workouts App.
Added Golf "Plays Like" improvements.
Added Multisport option for race calendar.
Added support for Hill Score and Endurance Score features on fenix 7 series, Epix Gen 2, and Marq 2.
Added Shaded Relief feature to the map for fenix 7 series, Epix Gen 2, and Marq 2.
Added split screen and radial data field layouts to the map for fenix 7 series, Epix Gen 2, and Marq 2.
Added support for weather overlay map in the weather app for fenix 7 series, Epix Gen 2, and Marq 2.
Added support for new Di2 cassette sprocket patterns.
Added support for the Recent Apps hot key to Non-Pro models.
Added workout muscle map support for HIIT, Cardio, and Pilates.
Added Trolling Motor app (allows anglers to control their Garmin Force or Force Kraken Trolling Motor through a compatible Garmin smartwatch. Garmin Force Trolling Motor must be updated to the July 2023 software update.)
Added Trolling Motor page to Fish and Boat activities if paired to a Garmin Force or Force Kraken Trolling Motor.
Added Fish Forecast (uses solunar theory to predict the best times to fish.)
Added a link to Garmin Connect Mobile in My Workouts within the Workouts App.
Added haptic feedback to wifi sync failure case.
Added power guide support to the race widget.
Fix Golf scorecard button not properly dismissing.
Fix race time prediction on races with distance longer than a marathon.
Fixed a bug where the activity units setting was overwriting units outside the activity.
Fixed an issue in Fish and Hunt that would show different options with touch vs button press.
Fixed an issue in Fish where logging a catch or saving a location wouldn't work correctly if there was no GPS signal.
Fixed an issue in Tides where alerts would occur at the wrong time.
Fixed an issue in Tides where the alert cursor would be inaccurate.
Fixed Connect IQ watch faces still getting gestures even when gestures are disabled.
Fixed drawing issue with chart data fields in certain data field positions.
Fixed issue that could cause stale weather data.
Fixed issue when paired to Varia Vision.
Fixed issue with Gaming win rate not matching Garmin Connect.
Fixed issue with golf plays like using stale weather data.
Fixed issue with Race Day weather wind speeds.
Fixed issue with sleep watch face showing an incorrect alarm time.
Fixed issue with touchscreen not working when the backlight is off on fenix 7 series devices.
Fixed missing Daily Suggested Workouts in the Workouts app.
Fixed potential display flicker when using Connect IQ watch faces.
Fixed potential issue causing the inReach widget glance to stop updating.
Fixed potential issue that could cause a crash on software update.
Fixed potential issue when a large number of mp3 files are on the device.
Fixed potential issue where a user may be unable to play music in Spotify.
Fixed potential issue where Spotify would show blank except for the control buttons.
Fixed potential issue with the Reference Point App when a large number of waypoints are loaded.
Fixed potential lockup on the wallet page.
Fixed potential shutdown in the Tides app.
Fixed potential shutdown on weather map.
Fixed potential shutdown when using a course and viewing the Climb Pro data screen.
Fixed potential UI issue with HRV display in Morning Report.
Fixed UI flow issue when viewing an event in the calendar.
Fixed UI issue when a 3 digit HRV value is present in Morning Report.
Improved golf Hole Picker.
Updated translations.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 14.31 Beta - 08/21/2023
Fixed issue with connection to PC for GameOn support on Marq 2 devices.
Fixed issue in workout app where incorrect icons could be shown.
Fixed potential lockup on the wallet page.
Fixed missing Daily Suggested Workouts in the Workouts app.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 14.30 Beta - 08/16/2023
Fix possible shutdown when using weather radar.
Fixed issue causing missing Morning Report pages on Race Day.
Fixed issue with the weather app needing to be launched after an update or power cycle before it was getting new data.
Fixed issues with watch face calendar data field.
Fixed possible empty page in Tides widget.
Fixed possible issue when creating a custom multisport activity.
Fixed possible issue where dashed average line would not draw correctly on some charts.
Fixed possible issue with altimeter after a swimming activity.
Fixed possible recurring crash that could occur if wireless software fails to update.
Fixed possible shutdown after saving an activity.
Fixed potential issue where InReach messages were not showing up or updating on the device.
Fixed potential shutdown when scrolling through Glances.
Fixed potential UI issue on Stress graphs.
Fixed shutdown when using workouts app with no workouts available on the device.
Fixed snorkeling incorrectly recording elevation.
Fixed stress chart possibly being empty in a gaming activity.
Improve messaging of pending CIQ items during a device restore.
Improve Red Shift handling for "After Sunset."
Improve Workouts app to not be available when an activity is already recording.
Update auto lap page layout when displayed during a workout.
Updated translations.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 14.27 Beta - 08/04/2023
Add CIQ App Rating to all CIQ Types (no longer restricted to "Apps" only).
Add checkmark on the start key to the backup found page.
Add missing settings and data field options to Horseback activity.
Improved workouts app to be less laggy.
Improve backlight to not unexpectedly enable in many scenarios.
Fixed possible missing weather conditions on morning report greeting page.
Fixed issue where weather radar could stop drawing data.
Fixed possible issue where morning report opened the wrong race on race day.
Fixed issue in fish forecast where time format preference would not be respected.
Fixed possible issue where "Touch Disabled" banner in swimming activities would draw on top of menus.
Fixed possible issue where palm-to-close would not work.
Fixed possible shutdown when saving an activity.
Fixed issue where golf driver distance picker would use the wrong units.
Fixed issue where Spotify player would appear blank.
Fixed issue where connecting headphones causes playlist to restart.
Fixed issue where line would draw incorrect in big numbers mode for Golf.
Fixed issue where respiration data field would not work in an archery activity.
Fixed possible shutdown when using a Varia RCT715.
Fixed possible issue where workouts could not be deleted when accessed through the workouts app.
Fixed possible shutdown when opening the Workouts app.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 14.26 Beta - 08/01/2023
Added a link to Garmin Connect Mobile in My Workouts within the Workouts App.
Added a new Marq 2 watch face.
Added haptic feedback to wifi sync failure case.
Added touch disable back to the swim app.
Fixed drawing issue with chart data fields in certain data field positions.
Fixed incorrect line drawing in expedition mode.
Fixed issue causing stale weather data.
Fixed issue where some activities were incorrectly showing up in the workouts list - this will only affect new activities going forward.
Fixed issue where the blue "read" indication dot in the workouts app was not clearing when a workout is Scheduled.
Fixed issue with e-bike range data field.
Fixed issue with Gaming win rate not matching Garmin Connect.
Fixed issue with sleep watch face showing an incorrect alarm time.
Fixed issue with workout icons having inconsistent colors.
Fixed potential empty item when adding a new data page.
Fixed potential shutdown in the Workouts App.
Fixed shutdown when viewing workouts app with 0 custom workouts.
Fixed watch face data field overlap issue introduced in 14.24.
Improved My Workouts list in the Workouts App.
Workouts app now sorts by sync time.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 14.24 Beta - 07/25/2023
Added new watch faces to Marq 2 (Note: you will need to go to Add New and browse layout options to see these)
Added power guide support to the race widget.
Added tree drawing to golf on Marq 2.
Fixed issue with touchscreen not working when the backlight is off on fenix 7 series devices.
Fixed issue causing heart rate data to not download after a swim.
Fixed issue that could cause stale weather data.
Fixed issue with golf Plays Like using stale weather data.
Fixed potential display flicker when using Connect IQ watch faces.
Fixed potential shutdown on weather map.
Fixed potential UI issue with the start of chart data field drawing.
Fixed UI flow issue after deleting a workout.
Fixed UI issue with menu items when creating a custom multi-sport activity.
Updated pace alert UI.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 14.23 Beta - 07/19/2023
Added new activity types to non-Pro models: American Football, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Soccer/Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Archery, Overland, BMX, Racket sports and more!
Added Device Settings Backup and Restore.
Added ability to set multiple locations in the weather app on device.
Added Gaming App.
Added Workouts App.
Added Golf "Plays Like" improvements.
Added Golf Biomes support for OLED products.
Added Multisport option for race calendar.
Added new Golf Virtual Caddie interface.
Added Virtual Caddie suggestion in green view for Marq 2 Golfer.
Added support for Hill Score and Endurance Score features on fenix 7 series, Epix Gen 2, and Marq 2.
Added Shaded Relief feature to the map for fenix 7 series, Epix Gen 2, and Marq 2.
Added split screen and radial data field layouts to the map for fenix 7 series, Epix Gen 2, and Marq 2.
Added support for weather overlay map in the weather app for fenix 7 series, Epix Gen 2, and Marq 2.
Added support for new Di2 cassette sprocket patterns.
Added support for the Recent Apps hot key to Non-Pro models.
Added Virtual Caddie suggestion in green view for Marq 2.
Added workout muscle map support for HIIT, Cardio, and Pilates.
Added Trolling Motor app (allows anglers to control their Garmin Force or Force Kraken Trolling Motor through a compatible Garmin smartwatch. Garmin Force Trolling Motor must be updated to the July 2023 software update.)
Added Trolling Motor page to Fish and Boat activities if paired to a Garmin Force or Force Kraken Trolling Motor.
Added Fish Forecast (uses solunar theory to predict the best times to fish.)
Enable Red Shift on non-Pro AMOLED products.
Fix Golf scorecard button not properly dismissing.
Fix race time prediction on races with distance longer than a marathon.
Fixed Connect IQ watch faces still getting gestures even when gestures are disabled.
Fixed issue when paired to Varia Vision.
Fixed issue with Race Day weather wind speeds.
Fixed potential issue causing the inReach widget glance to stop updating.
Fixed potential issue that could cause a crash on software update.
Fixed potential issue when a large number of mp3 files are on the device.
Fixed potential issue where a user may be unable to play music in Spotify.
Fixed potential issue where Spotify would show blank except for the control buttons.
Fixed potential issue with the Reference Point App when a large number of waypoints are loaded.
Fixed potential shutdown in the Tides app.
Fixed potential shutdown in Tides option menu.
Fixed potential shutdown when using a course and viewing the Climb Pro data screen.
Fixed potential UI issue with HRV display in Morning Report.
Fixed UI flow issue when viewing an event in the calendar.
Fixed UI issue when a 3 digit HRV value is present in Morning Report.
Fixed an issue in Tides where alerts would occur at the wrong time.
Fixed an issue in Tides where the alert cursor would be inaccurate.
Fixed an issue in Fish where logging a catch or saving a location wouldn't work correctly if there was no GPS signal.
Fixed an issue in Fish and Hunt that would show different options with touch vs button press.
Fixed a bug where the activity units setting was overwriting units outside the activity.
Improved golf Hole Picker.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)
Ver. 13.22 - 05/31/2023
Add more apps/glances to power controls and hot keys.
Added 7-day Sleep Stage graph.
Added a new activity profile for obstacle course race events.
Added ability to get GPS location in Environment menu for Applied Ballistics (Tactix 7 Only).
Added Activity Stage page.
Added Calorie Burn Rate chart to post-activity summary.
Added Connect IQ App Review flow.
Added Cycling Readiness course analysis page.
Added flashlight strobe power key Control Menu item.
Added HRV Status 4-week historical graph.
Added Load Ratio to Training Status.
Added more data field options to the hierarchical data page layout.
Added Obstacle Course Racing activity.
Added page to view current training workload ratio.
Added PulseOx battery tip.
Added support for Cycling Events as Primary Race events.
Added support for Wrist Based Running Dynamics.
Added support for wrist-based running dynamics: receive running form feedback without an accessory.
Added Workout Execution Score to post-activity summary.
Fixed altitude calibration prompt not showing up.
Fixed Armenian font issue.
Fixed Custom Power Mode not allowing assignment to an activity.
Fixed double-tap to zoom on map.
Fixed golf Green Contour drawing on fenix devices.
Fixed Golf Map drawing issues.
Fixed issue causing incorrect Off Course warnings.
Fixed issue causing Power Mode to get stuck on "Extended" power mode.
Fixed issue causing shutdowns when updating audio prompt files.
Fixed issue on MARQ 2 causing the OHR to still come on even if it is turned off.
Fixed issue that could cause gaps in HRV overnight graph in Connect.
Fixed issue that would sometimes show the run timer as negative in Wakesports activities.
Fixed issue where Health Snapshot glance was unable to be added for Quatix watches.
Fixed issue where large step count values would not fit in some places on watch faces.
Fixed issue where Power Modes were not turning on when auto-enabled for activity.
Fixed issue where several Tides menu options wouldn't appear.
Fixed issue where Tactix 7 watches wouldn't display nautical units correctly.
Fixed issue where the max speed of Wakesports activities would sometimes be incorrect.
Fixed issue with 'based on' HR Zone setting.
Fixed issue with battery saver toggle while in sleep mode.
Fixed issue with flashlight cadence mode not showing red flashes.
Fixed issue with HIIT custom timer number picker.
Fixed issue with incorrect weight after editing the last set's weight in the Strength activity.
Fixed issue with Max Speed for indoor activities.
Fixed issue with Outdoor Maps+ after having cleared settings on the device.
Fixed issue with Outdoor Maps+ deactivation flow.
Fixed issue with Rally pedal calibration.
Fixed issue with Saved Locations list.
Fixed issue with the Training Status glance not handling the Paused state correctly.
Fixed map banner only showing coordinates rather than selected POIs.
Fixed missing access to Calibrate Power before the timer is started.
Fixed Outdoor Maps+ download estimates when selected area is zoomed out far.
Fixed possible issue where a transit card's balance might not update.
Fixed potential Daylight Savings Time issue when traveling.
Fixed potential issue where the wallet would not launch.
Fixed potential issue where tones would alert when they shouldn't.
Fixed potential issue with resuming Outdoor Maps+ downloads.
Fixed potential issue with step goal dates in morning report.
Fixed potential shutdown on the Automotive watch face (MARQ 2 Only).
Fixed potential shutdown when adding a new power mode.
Fixed potential shutdown when clearing smart notifications.
Fixed potential shutdown when downloading large contents in Outdoor Maps+.
Fixed potential shutdown when pairing with a Zwift in a virtual run activity.
Fixed potential shutdown when stopping a Free workout.
Fixed potential shutdown when syncing with the Explore app.
Fixed potential shutdown when viewing fitness age.
Fixed potential shutdown with Drill Start in Pool Swim.
Fixed potential UI overlap in the Heart Rate glance.
Fixed Recovery Time discrepancy.
Improved access to Pace Pro plan creation.
Improved compass smoothness on the compass page.
Improved course complete banner.
Improved map pan/zoom controls.
Improvements to Altitude Acclimation.
Smart notifications will now keep the screen on when a gesture-down occurs, unless the device is interacted with (Epix/Marq Only).
Updated translations.
(This version can be downloaded from: Garmin Support Download Section)

Original submissions by Guido Lenz, Jack Yeazel, and Joe Mehaffey; currently maintained by Allory Deiss.

Please report any corrections to: Allory Deiss

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