Key Takeaways
1. Garmin has released a new beta update (version 17.08) for Instinct 2, Instinct 2X, and Instinct Crossover smartwatches.
2. The update includes various bug fixes and improvements, but specific details are not provided.
3. There is a contradiction in the announcement regarding the update’s availability, suggesting users may need to manually check for updates.
4. Beta updates are typically delivered automatically, so the update may be distributed over-the-air (OTA) as usual.
5. The timeline for the stable release of version 17.08 for all users is currently unknown.
Garmin has launched a new beta update for the Instinct 2, Instinct 2X, and Instinct Crossover smartwatches. This beta version 17.08 comes about two months after the stable release of version 17.07, which resolved an issue related to DogTrack distances.
Minor Update Details
The new beta update 17.08 is considered a small update, as the change log simply indicates it includes “various bug fixes and improvements” for the Instinct 2 and the other smartwatches. Sadly, Garmin does not provide specific details about the problems it has resolved or the adjustments it has made to enhance these devices.
Announcement and Inconsistencies
This beta update was shared in a recent post on the Garmin Forum. One thing to note is a contradiction in the announcement: the title mentions that beta version 17.08 is “Available OTA,” whereas the message implies that users should manually “check for updates.” Usually, beta updates for the Instinct 2 smartwatches are delivered automatically over-the-air (OTA) when the user is connected to the Garmin Connect app or through Garmin Express. So, it is likely that this update is being distributed the same way. It is yet to be seen when the stable release of software version 17.08 will be available for all users of the Instinct 2 (45 mm Solar Graphite, currently priced at $223.35 on Amazon) and its related smartwatches.
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