{"id":668,"date":"2024-12-24T03:30:11","date_gmt":"2024-12-24T03:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/?p=668"},"modified":"2024-12-24T03:30:11","modified_gmt":"2024-12-24T03:30:11","slug":"garmins-latest-beta-brings-40-fixes-and-features-to-the-fenix-8-enduro-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/2024\/12\/24\/garmins-latest-beta-brings-40-fixes-and-features-to-the-fenix-8-enduro-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Garmin&#8217;s latest beta brings 40 fixes and features to the Fenix 8, Enduro 3"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Get the latest Garmin beta now<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2\/t:0,l:0,cw:0,ch:0,q:80,w:650\/9rHkimZKL5AFmn7NNqJAF6.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Both the Garmin Fenix 8 and Enduro 3 support the new beta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Garmin has dropped a new beta for the Fenix 8 and Enduro 3 range<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New features including Sail Race and Jumpmaster Activities<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It also includes a slew of fixes and tweaks<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Garminhas rolled out a brand new beta for its Fenix 8 and Enduro 3 smartwatch ranges, with a slew of bug fixes, tweaks, and a couple of new features for early adopters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new update, announced on<a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-6361382-15803391?sid=trd-us-8978157658559096647&amp;url=https:\/\/forums.garmin.com\/beta-program\/fenix-8-series\/f\/announcements\/398518\/beta-version-13-12---check-for-updates-only\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Garmin&#8217;s website<\/a>, is available for the Fenix 8 AMOLED 43mm, 47mm, and 51mm; Fenix 8 Solar 47mm and 51mm; Enduro 3; and Fenix E.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Users enrolled in the Public Beta program can download the update from the &#8216;Check for Updates&#8217; section of their Garmin wearable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Version 13.12 brings 40 different new features, tweaks, and bug fixes to Garmin&#8217;s top two rugged smartwatches, the Fenix 8 and the Enduro 3. A word of warning, however, Garmin says the new beta for the Fenix 8 will disable the ECG and Dive feature, but that they will be made available again &#8220;on versions of beta software that we anticipate becoming Live updates.&#8221; The company hasn&#8217;t said why the beta disables these features, although the Dive issue could be related to problems with the Fenix 8 crashing when dunked in cold water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re still interested, here&#8217;s a look at everything new in the latest beta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/detail-Garmin-1741867-361-00096-00\">361-00096-00 Battery for Garmin Fenix 5S 361-00096-00<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"garmin-s-latest-fenix-and-enduro-beta-3\">Garmin&#8217;s latest Fenix and Enduro beta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cX3ReTE9qDB5KQGNhxHF3i-970-80.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The headline new features include Garmin&#8217;s new CIQ System 8 with support for new Connect IQ apps, watch faces, and data fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are big upgrades for sailers, including a new Sail Race Activity and a new Trolling Motor app so you can sync up to your boat&#8217;s motor. The beta also adds the Jumpmaster skydiving Activity, and there are new Insight Hints coming to the Health and Fitness app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, Garmin is adding a Stress Card to the Gaming Activity, and a respiration graph to the Meditation Activity Summary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/detail-Garmin-1746539-361-00086-11\">361-00086-11 Battery for Garmin Forerunner 645 635 735 245<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Added CIQ System 8: Supports the latest Connect IQ apps, watch faces, and data fields.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Added Sail Race Activity.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Added Jumpmaster Activity.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Added Trolling Motor App.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Added connection type information for paired sensors.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Improvements to the icons that display with notifications.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Added Insight Hint to Health and Fitness Apps.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Added Missing Map Option in Mountaineering Activity.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Added Respiration Graph to Meditation Activity Summary.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Added Stress Card to Gaming Activity Summary.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Added Support for HRM as Speed and Distance Monitor for BLE Sensors.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Added Support for Nautical Units.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Added Support to Show Needed Equipment for Strength Workouts.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Added Touch Support to Dismiss Popup Notification.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Fixed a possible issue where touchscreen input could not be disabled in activities.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Fixed Apps that were Inaccessible from the Recents Menu.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Fixed Auto Climb Data Screen Selection.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Fixed Blank Calendar Card in Morning Report.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Fixed Blank Map for Power Guide Preview.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Fixed Current Time Indicator on the Tides Graph.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Fixed Do Not Disturb Smart Notification Setting.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Fixed InReach Contacts List Layout.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Fixed InReach PIN Code Display Page.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Fixed Morning Report Showing Stale HRV Data.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Fixed Pool Swim Interval Details Page Layout.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Fixed Potential Crash after Deleting Activities from the list.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Fixed Potential Crash during Meditation Setup.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Fixed Potential Crash on Body Battery Glance Folder View.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Fixed Potential Crash on Fitness Age Page.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Fixed Potential Crash when Dismissing Notifications.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Fixed Potential Crash when Enabling Broadcast HR.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Fixed Potential Crash when Viewing Breathwork Preview.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Fixed Round Trip Routing Not Calculating Full Distance.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Fixed Sleep History Graph after Traveling.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Fixed Sleep Window Setup Sometimes Getting Skipped on Initial Setup.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Fixed Weather App Accidentally Returning to Watch Face.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Improved Countdown Glance Folder Info Text.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Improved GPS Progress Bar Presentation when Beginning Search.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Increased the Maximum Speed of Virtual Partner to 48.95 kph.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Updated Sunrise\/Sunset Time Alert Range.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get the latest Garmin beta now Both the Garmin Fenix 8 and Enduro 3 support the new beta. Garminhas rolled out a brand new beta for its Fenix 8 and Enduro 3 smartwatch ranges, with a slew of bug fixes, tweaks, and a couple of new features for early adopters. The new update, announced onGarmin&#8217;s &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/2024\/12\/24\/garmins-latest-beta-brings-40-fixes-and-features-to-the-fenix-8-enduro-3\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Garmin&#8217;s latest beta brings 40 fixes and features to the Fenix 8, Enduro 3<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[35],"tags":[37],"class_list":["post-668","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-garmin","tag-garmins-latest-beta-brings-40-fixes-and-features-to-the-fenix-8"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/668","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=668"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/668\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":669,"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/668\/revisions\/669"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=668"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=668"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=668"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}