Garmin Launches Update for Premium Smartwatches After New Release

Key Takeaways

1. Garmin is preparing a new stable update for the Fenix 8, Fenix 8 Pro, and other smartwatches while continuing beta development for version 21.xx.
2. A stable build has been released for Fenix E, Quatix 8, and Tactix 8, reverting back to the earlier v20.xx development with System Software 20.29.
3. System Software 20.29 replaces 20.24 and is the third release in the v20.xx series, following version 20.19 from November.
4. The update includes three bug fixes, addressing issues with Dive activity crashes on Tactix 8, display problems with airport lists, and the Contacts button on some models.
5. Approximately 50% of compatible smartwatches have received System Software 20.29, with full availability expected in the coming days.

In the past few weeks, Garmin has been preparing a new stable update for the Fenix 8, Fenix 8 Pro (currently priced at $1,139.99 on Amazon), and other related smartwatches. Simultaneously, the company has introduced the Quatix 8 Pro to its collection. Although the v21.xx beta development kicked off over a month ago, Garmin has not indicated that this beta phase is nearing completion, as seen in its recent Beta Version 21.16 release.

Update Release

Despite this, Garmin has launched a new stable build for the Fenix E, Quatix 8, and Tactix 8, in addition to the Fenix 8 and Fenix 8 Pro. However, the latest update does not signify the end of the v21.xx development. Rather, Garmin has reverted to the earlier v20.xx development with System Software 20.29. This update replaces System Software 20.24 and is actually the third release in Garmin’s v20.xx development series, following the introduction of System Software 20.19 back in November.

Bug Fixes Included

As we look forward to Garmin’s next major stable release, System Software 20.29 is likely to keep Enduro 3, Fenix E, Fenix 8, Fenix 8 Pro, Quatix 8, and Tactix 8 users satisfied with three new bug fixes. In discussions on forums, Garmin has explained that the latest stable update addresses a problem that could lead to crashes when saving Dive activities on Tactix 8 smartwatches.

Furthermore, System Software 20.29 aims to resolve issues that affected the display of airport lists and the Contacts button on some models. Garmin has announced that System Software 20.29 has been distributed to about 50% of compatible smartwatches. Therefore, it may take several days for the new update to be available on all models.

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