Key Takeaways
1. Garmin launched the Fenix 8 Pro and Beta Version 20.15 for its smartwatch series, including Fenix E, Fenix 8, Enduro 3, and Tactix 8.
2. The Beta Version 20.18 update is being rolled out globally as an over-the-air (OTA) update to eligible devices.
3. Garmin has reported that 50% of eligible devices have already received the Beta Version 20.18 update.
4. This update fixes a potential system crash when exiting Sleep mode but has disabled features like Aviation, Dive, and ECG.
5. More beta updates are expected before Garmin moves towards a stable software release, with no clear timeline provided for future stable versions.
Earlier this week, Garmin introduced the Fenix 8 Pro (currently priced at $1,199.99 on Amazon) into its Beta Program with the launch of Beta Version 20.15. At that time, we noted that the beta primarily concentrated on Garmin’s new Fenix 8 series smartwatch, though it was also made available for the standard Fenix E, Fenix 8, Enduro 3, and Tactix 8 models.
Update to Beta Version 20.18
Now, the company has upgraded these smartwatches to Beta Version 20.18, which is being released globally as an over-the-air (OTA) update. In a post on their forum, Garmin mentions that the new beta has already been provided to 50% of devices that are eligible. If your smartwatch enrolled in the Beta Program hasn’t received it yet, simply go to Menu, System, Software Update, and choose ‘Check for Updates’ to manually download Beta Version 20.18.
Fixes and Feature Changes
Garmin states that this new beta addresses a possible system crash that might happen when manually exiting Sleep mode. However, the company also cautions that features like Aviation, Dive, and ECG have been disabled in Beta Version 20.18. Consequently, more beta updates are anticipated before Garmin shifts the 20.xx development toward a stable software release. Unfortunately, there is no clear information provided by Garmin regarding future rollout plans for stable versions at this time.
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