{"id":888999,"date":"2026-04-12T12:20:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T12:20:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/888999\/"},"modified":"2026-04-12T12:20:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T12:20:26","slug":"garmin-smartwatches-get-dozens-of-new-improvements-with-latest-update-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/888999\/","title":{"rendered":"Garmin smartwatches get dozens of new improvements with latest update release"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.notebookcheck.net\/fileadmin\/Notebooks\/News\/_nc5\/fenix-8-beta-2221-kv.jpg\" title=\"Garmin&#039;s new Fenix 8 update is said to contain almost three dozen improvements.\" data-caption=\"Garmin&#039;s new Fenix 8 update is said to contain almost three dozen improvements.\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/csm_fenix-8-beta-2221-kv_f2aea441b1.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"240\" height=\"180\" alt=\"Garmin's new Fenix 8 update is said to contain almost three dozen improvements.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u24d8 Garmin<\/p>\n<p><\/a>Garmin&#8217;s new Fenix 8 update is said to contain almost three dozen improvements.<\/p>\n<p>Garmin has released a new update for multiple high-end smartwatches. Available worldwide, Beta Version 22.21 features almost three dozen changes, including over half a dozen new features.<\/p>\n<p class=\"bodytext\">Garmin has finally moved its latest high-end smartwatches on to a new software revision. To recap, the company issued System Software 21.25 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.notebookcheck.net\/Garmin-New-major-update-release-adds-over-ten-new-features-to-multiple-smartwatches.1229148.0.html\" target=\"_self\" class=\"internal-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">in mid-February<\/a> for the Fenix 8 series as a replacement for System Software 20.29. Then, Garmin returned to its Beta Program with a series of v21.xx builds aimed at addressing bugs that were missed during previous beta development.<\/p>\n<p class=\"bodytext\">Now, Garmin has started April by issuing its first public v22.xx update. Specifically, Beta Version 22.21 can be downloaded across the Enduro 3, Fenix E, Fenix 8 and the Quatix 8. However, Quatix 8 Pro and Fenix 8 Pro <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Garmin-Connected-Multisport-Smartwatch-Technology\/dp\/B0FPMGFV9G?tag=nbcnewsnet-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" class=\"external-link-new-window\">(curr. $1,099 on Amazon)<\/a> owners must remain on v21.xx builds for now despite LTE being mentioned in Garmin&#8217;s changelog.<\/p>\n<p class=\"bodytext\">Presumably, Garmin will add both smartwatches to its v22.xx beta development cycle soon. In the meantime, Beta Version 22.21 is said to introduce 35 changes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.notebookcheck.net\/Multiple-Garmin-smartwatches-get-cellular-connectivity-improvements-with-new-update.1258705.0.html\" target=\"_self\" class=\"internal-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">from System Software 21.39<\/a> for non-Pro smartwatches. Of those mentioned on Garmin&#8217;s forum post, two dozen are bug fixes. The full changelog for Garmin&#8217;s first v22.xx public beta update is as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adds LTE option for activity power modes.<\/li>\n<li>Adds navigation option to last Man Overboard point.<\/li>\n<li>Adds QR codes to Outdoor Maps+ layers descriptions to learn more about the layers.<\/li>\n<li>Adds read and delivered status to messages in Messenger.<\/li>\n<li>Adds support for a silent mode that can be quickly accessed via the control loop or a button shortcut.<\/li>\n<li>Adds support for opening the battery manager app using a voice command.<\/li>\n<li>Allows access to the keyboard layout menu via a swipe up from the bottom of the page.<\/li>\n<li>Fixes a issue that could cause the device to reset when using WhatsApp on an iPhone.<\/li>\n<li>Fixes an issue that could cause an upcoming race event not to show on the device.<\/li>\n<li>Fixes an issue that could cause excessive battery drain after using the phone assistant or accepting a phone call on the watch.<\/li>\n<li>Fixes an issue that could cause pool swim workouts to progress through active steps without interaction.<\/li>\n<li>Fixes an issue that could cause some activities to be missing as factors affecting the body battery.<\/li>\n<li>Fixes an issue that could cause the device to fail to mount as a mass storage device after connecting to an inReach device.<\/li>\n<li>Fixes an issue that could cause the device to receive auto lap alerts during a golf activity.<\/li>\n<li>Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when deleting a workout.<\/li>\n<li>Fixes an issue that could cause the screen to incorrectly respond to touch after taking an ECG reading.<\/li>\n<li>Fixes an issue that could cause the tones for the rest timer countdown during strength workouts to sound out of rhythm.<\/li>\n<li>Fixes an issue that could result in a failure when uploading an activity file to Garmin Connect.<\/li>\n<li>Fixes an issue that could result in devices with many saved activity files to appear unresponsive at times.<\/li>\n<li>Fixes an issue where ending a call on the device could fail to end the call on the phone.<\/li>\n<li>Fixes an issue where special characters are missing from some keyboards.<\/li>\n<li>Fixes an issue where the gear tracking progress bar shown after an activity does not include the just-completed activity.<\/li>\n<li>Fixes an issue with sports scores being blank if a team with no upcoming games is added.<\/li>\n<li>Fixes an issue with syncing strength personal records with Garmin Connect.<\/li>\n<li>Fixes being able to access voice command, music, and voice notes apps during an active call.<\/li>\n<li>Fixes double number entry when long pressing a button on the pinpad.<\/li>\n<li>Fixes nap alarm not stopping when exiting the page by palming.<\/li>\n<li>Fixes navigation ending when losing GPS signal or deviating from the course.<\/li>\n<li>Fixes other minor bugs.<\/li>\n<li>Fixes Outdoor Maps+ downloads not resuming after being interrupted.<\/li>\n<li>Fixes watch face sunset\/sunrise data fields not updating.<\/li>\n<li>Increases the length of time that goal animations are displayed.<\/li>\n<li>Updates the outer ring on the fish forecast app to match the user&#8217;s time format setting.<\/li>\n<li>Updates the phone shortcut to open the phone app rather than the phone settings menu.<\/li>\n<li>Updates translations.<\/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\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><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\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alex Alderson<\/a> &#8211; Senior Tech Writer  &#8211; 14595 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":"\u24d8 Garmin Garmin&#8217;s new Fenix 8 update is said to contain almost three dozen improvements. 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