Key Takeaways
1. Garmin has transitioned participants to Beta Version 20.23 for the Fenix 8 series.
2. The update is available as an over-the-air (OTA) download for multiple Fenix 8 models and the Tactix 8.
3. All eligible smartwatches should have received Beta Version 20.23; manual installation is possible if not.
4. The update fixes the issue of vibrations stopping while charging.
5. Aviation, Dive, and ECG features remain disabled in this beta version, indicating further updates are expected.
The Fenix 8 series just got another update after last week’s introduction of Beta Version 20.20. Just to remind you, Beta Version 20.20 brought three bug fixes in addition to the numerous improvements included in System Software 20.19, which was released at the beginning of November.
Transition to Beta Version 20.23
Now, Garmin is moving participants of the Beta Program to Beta Version 20.23. This version is available as an over-the-air (OTA) update and can be downloaded not only on the Fenix 8 E and Fenix 8 but also on the Fenix 8 Pro and the Tactix 8, which is currently priced at $1,149 on Amazon.
Update Availability
Garmin states that all eligible smartwatches should have received Beta Version 20.23 by now. If your smartwatch enrolled in the Beta Program hasn’t received it yet, you can manually start the installation process by going to the Software Update sub-menu and selecting ‘Check for Updates.’
Key Fixes and Features
In this update, Beta Version 20.23 addresses the issue of vibrations stopping while charging. However, Garmin reminds users that the Aviation, Dive, and ECG features are still disabled in this build. Hence, it is expected that there will be at least one more beta build before they switch the recent beta development to a stable software version. For additional details, refer to Garmin’s forum post.
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