Key Takeaways
1. The Garmin Fenix 7 series is receiving a new beta update, version 22.05, which follows the previous version 22.03.
2. The update includes three key bug fixes: addressing crashes when linking GoPro, refreshing issues on the music volume page, and potential crashes with the sleep coach widget.
3. Some issues reported by users regarding the Inline Skating activity may not be resolved in this update.
4. The beta version 22.05 is being delivered over the air (OTA) to 50% of users, with no timeline for a stable version release.
5. The ECG app is not available for users who install the beta version 22.05.
The Garmin Fenix 7 series, including the Fenix 7x, Fenix 7s, along with Epix, Enduro 2, Quatix 7, and MARQ Gen 2 smartwatches, is getting a new beta update, version 22.05. This update comes about a week after the previous version, 22.03, which introduced new metrics for HIIT activities.
Bug Fixes in the Update
The Garmin beta update 22.05 includes three important bug fixes for the Fenix 7 and its related models. Firstly, the update addresses a problem that could cause the device to crash when users tried to link their GoPro using the Connect IQ app. Secondly, it fixes an issue where the music volume page failed to refresh properly.
Potential Issues Resolved
Additionally, Garmin has tackled a potential crash when users accessed the sleep coach widget. However, it’s still uncertain if this update fixes some of the problems reported by users regarding the Inline Skating activity on forums.
A Garmin representative mentioned on the company’s forum that the beta version 22.05 has been delivered over the air (OTA) to 50% of users thus far. The post also points out that, as is typical with beta updates, the ECG app is not available for those who install this version. It is still unknown when a stable version of this software will be available for all Fenix 7 units, which currently retails for $549 on Amazon.
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