{"id":713837,"date":"2026-01-22T20:55:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T20:55:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/713837\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T20:55:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T20:55:11","slug":"garmin-launches-major-new-update-for-older-high-end-smartwatches-with-over-a-dozen-improvements-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/713837\/","title":{"rendered":"Garmin launches major new update for older high-end smartwatches with over a dozen improvements"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.notebookcheck.net\/fileadmin\/Notebooks\/News\/_nc5\/garmin-2511-update-stable-fenix-7-kv.jpg\" data-caption=\"Garmin is offering over a dozen improvements to the Fenix 7 with the smartwatch&#039;s latest stable update. (Image source: Garmin)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/csm_garmin-2511-update-stable-fenix-7-kv_c9eb6eb7be.jpg\" fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"240\" height=\"180\" alt=\"Garmin is offering over a dozen improvements to the Fenix 7 with the smartwatch's latest stable update. (Image source: Garmin)\"\/><\/a>Garmin is offering over a dozen improvements to the Fenix 7 with the smartwatch&#8217;s latest stable update. (Image source: Garmin)<\/p>\n<p>Garmin has released a new update for many of its older high-end smartwatches. Rolling out globally now, the new update introduces 20 changes and improvements that should improve compatible smartwatches in numerous areas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"bodytext\">Garmin has now finalised its recent round of beta development for the Fenix 7 and Fenix 7 Pro <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Garmin-Multisport-Smartwatch-Flashlight-Capability\/dp\/B0CRXJJKJF?tag=nbcnewsnet-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" class=\"external-link-new-window\">(curr. $489.99 on Amazon)<\/a>. To recap, the company issued Beta Version 25.11 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.notebookcheck.net\/Garmin-pushes-new-beta-smartwatch-update-ahead-of-wider-release.1208854.0.html\" target=\"_self\" class=\"internal-link\" rel=\"noopener\">earlier this week<\/a> to all Beta Program participants with Fenix 7 series smartwatches and all their Enduro, Epix, Quatix, Marq and D2 Mach derivations. The fourth v25.xx beta, Beta Version 25.11 enabled ECG functionality while keeping Garmin&#8217;s Dive software disabled.<\/p>\n<p class=\"bodytext\">Nonetheless, Garmin has transitioned v25.11 to its stable software program. Arriving as System Software 25.11, the update is already said to have been offered to around 20% of eligble smartwatches. Typically, Garmin offers updates in batches. Thus, it could take a few days before System Software 25.11 reaches your Enduro 2, Epix 2, Fenix 7, Quatix 7, Marq 2 or D2 Mach 1 smartwatch.<\/p>\n<p class=\"bodytext\">Alternatively, one can request the new update manually by navigating through the main menu to Settings, System and Software before selecting &#8216;Check for Updates&#8217;. As usual, Garmin does not provide a changelog on the smartwatch directly or within its Connect app. Instead, the company lists a 20-line changelog across several forum posts. Please see the changelog below for more details.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"bodytext\"><b>Changelog from System Software 23.48 to 25.11<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fixed an issue for Fenix 7 variants without wifi where skin temperature data was not getting properly tracked in GCM<\/li>\n<li>Fixed an issue in the dog track glance.<\/li>\n<li>Fixed an issue on the map when previewing a course to navigate.<\/li>\n<li>Fixed an issue where an activity recorded with Pace Pro would display invalid data in the activity review widget.<\/li>\n<li>Fixed an issue where some datafields were not getting drawn on certain watch faces.<\/li>\n<li>Fixed an issue where sometimes the device would reboot when changing overlay on the Weather Radar map.<\/li>\n<li>Fixed an issue where sometimes the OHR would not turn on in an activity if it had been previously turned off before.<\/li>\n<li>Fixed an issue where sometimes the time displayed on the Weather Radar map page would not match the system&#8217;s time format.<\/li>\n<li>Fixed an issue where Strength workouts where edited weight would not carry over to following sets.<\/li>\n<li>Fixed an issue where the device would sometimes be unable to connect to Nautique Boats.<\/li>\n<li>Fixed an issue where the device would sometimes shutdown when downloading maps<\/li>\n<li>Fixed an issue where the device would sometimes shutdown when saving a Golf activity.<\/li>\n<li>Fixed an issue where the device would sometimes shutdown when selecting a contact in the InReach widget.<\/li>\n<li>Fixed an issue where the device would sometimes shutdown when viewing the steps of a Daily Suggested Workout.<\/li>\n<li>Fixed an issue where the HRM 600 would incorrectly read ANT+ connection only on the sensor settings page.<\/li>\n<li>Fixed an issue where the Morning Report&#8217;s scheduled page would show the previous day&#8217;s schedule.<\/li>\n<li>Fixed an issue where the Tide Alerts would not display data according to the system&#8217;s unit configuration.<\/li>\n<li>Fixed an issue with the menu title in the Sleep Mode setup menu.<\/li>\n<li>Updated the appearance of the progress bar on the Audiobooks list select.<\/li>\n<li>Updated the Golf activity to now support disabling\/enabling the auto-lap feature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.notebookcheck.net\/Notebookcheck-Team.212978.0.html?&amp;tx_nbc2journalist_pi1%5Bmode%5D=show&amp;tx_nbc2journalist_pi1%5Buid%5D=278\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/csm_alex_alderson_photo_98f8faaa46.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" alt=\"Alex Alderson\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.notebookcheck.net\/Notebookcheck-Team.212978.0.html?&amp;tx_nbc2journalist_pi1%5Bmode%5D=show&amp;tx_nbc2journalist_pi1%5Buid%5D=278\" class=\"j_name\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alex Alderson<\/a> &#8211; Senior Tech Writer  &#8211; 14060 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2018<\/p>\n<p>Prior to writing and translating for Notebookcheck, I worked for various companies including Apple and Neowin. I have a BA in International History and Politics from the University of Leeds, which I have since converted to a Law Degree. Happy to chat on Twitter or Notebookchat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Garmin is offering over a dozen improvements to the Fenix 7 with the smartwatch&#8217;s latest stable update. 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