Garmin’s new smartwatches Fenix 7 series and Epix Gen 2 are regularly getting all the essential updates since launching. In the past, it has also received a stable version along with some other Alpha and Beta firmware. In every new piece of code, the company tries to stabilize the system and improves watch quality. Now, again Garmin has released new 9.31 beta updates for the new Fenix 7 series & Epix 2 smartwatches.
The previous version was 9.28, and now with the 9.31 version, it solves many problems on the watches. As we look at the changelog, then the list is now minimizing, which indicates we are near to seeing the stable version any time soon. When the new Alpha version started, there were over 100 changes to the watches. Now, in the latest 9.31 beta, it has fixed only 11 issues. This month, Fenix 7 series and Epix Gen 2 could get the stable version.
To know what changes came in the new beta firmware, refer to the list below.
– Fixed issue where stocks app settings were not persisting after a power down of the device.
– Fixed issue where weather subpages were no longer accessible.
– The fixed potential issue with the Primary Race feature where a race could not count for the event.
– Fixed potential missing settings in GCM for non-solar devices.
– Fixed potential shutdown in Primary Race widget glance if in the widget when a race is created or deleted.
– Fixed potential shutdown in Primary Race widget glance.
– Fixed potential shutdown with Primary Race widget glance if no races are set.
– Fixed potential shutdown with the cycling power guide mini-map.
– Fixed potential UI issue in Daily Suggested Workouts Plan Overview.
– Fixed transit card activation issue.
– Fixed UI issue when altitude or barometer data was used in widget glance folders.
Along with Fenix 7 series and Quatix 7 smartwatches, Garmin has updated Epix Gen 2 with 9.24 beta software. The changelog for Epix 2 shares similarities with Fenix 7 series, which launched on the same date. In the beta 9.24 version, the company has improved all the features that it has implemented in the previous few alpha versions. The recent Alpha 9.22 version was big among all of them that carries most of the weight. The new HRV status function is one of those newly added functions.
The HRV status has added training status and training readiness functions. The stock widget will now allow you to reorder stocks as per your requirements. The Cycling power guide has also received many options in its settings.
The race day feature and SatIQ support have also come to the new smartwatch along with eBike support. For the watch faces, it has fixed Connect IQ dials which were failing to load in power-saving modes when required. The fix will impact battery life, where users will see a positive impact.
Further, it has fixed a battery power saver enabled unexpectedly, and the Solar setting is showing in the non-solar watches like Epix 2. It has solved issues with VO2 Max, training status, widgets, and different activities & their settings.
In the improvements too, Garmin has enhanced VO2 Max value, stock app data, UI for primary race widget, race time prediction, and many more. The latest 9.24 beta update is now rolling out in all the countries. You should visit the Garmin Connect Mobile app to install it on the Epix Gen 2 smartwatch.
In the latest Alpha 9.22 firmware version, Garmin has pushed plenty of new features to the Epix Gen 2. The main highlight of the new update is its HRV status function that rolled out for the watch. The HRV or heart rate variability function first appeared on Forerunner 955 & 255 watches. Now, Garmin is bringing it to all its new as well as previous flagship models. After Fenix 6 series, Marq series, and Fenix 7 series, the HRV status feature comes to Epix Gen 2.
The HRV status has stuck to the main page, so it becomes easy to access it. The function also has added to the training readiness and training status to know your body before and after the exercises. The new heart rate variability access will change how your body handles different things throughout the day.
Along with it, the Alpha 9.22 update brings a trophy to inspire you at the end of racing. You can now reorder stocks in the Stock widgets and adjust the terrain option to Cycling Power Guides. The Cycling Power Guide support has also debuted with this new firmware.
Further, the sleep score page is now in the sleep widget, which should have already been there. The fixes, it has solved Connect IQ watch faces issue, where the face will not show low brightness in power-saving mode. Garmin has also improved fonts on the acute load page and automatic altimeter calibration.
Finally, Garmin on Epix Gen 2 has added new features, fixed a couple of widgets & services, and improved essential settings. The new Alpha 9.22 firmware update is now available to download using your computer.
At the end of last month, Garmin launched the alpha version 9.14 to the Fenix 7 series & Epix 2 smartwatches. Now, in the new month, Garmin is releasing an alpha 9.15 firmware update for both these watches. The changelog mentions, four newly added features. The software has added a race calendar and HRV Status widget glance. Further, users can now download the software updates manually using Wi-Fi from the Software update menu.
The ability to notify users of their next race has been added to workouts. The two improvements have also come to Training status and the What’s New page view. Along with this, the software has fixed the majority of features on the Fenix 7 series & Epix Gen 2. It has been fixed Glance folder, UI issue with workout list subtitles, potential shutdown in stocks widget glance, and many more.
You can read the changelog in the new Alpha 9.15 version for Fenix 7 series & Epix 2.
– Improvements made to Training Status – Improvements made to the What’s New page UI – Added Race Calendar widget glance – Added HRV Status widget glance – Added the ability to manually update software via Wi-Fi to the software update menu – Added a notification for the user when their suggested workouts have been updated to prepare for a race – Fixed UI issues with glance folders – Fixed a UI issue with workout list subtitles – Fixed potential shutdown in stocks widget glance – Fixes and improvements made to Training Readiness – Fixed some UI issues with the Stocks widget glance – Fixed potential intermittent shutdown on solar models – Fixed potential incorrect icon usage in some data fields – Fixed issue with European stocks in the stocks widget glance – Fixed issue with the stock closing price in the stocks widget glance – Fixes and improvements made to the Primary Race widget glance – Fixed UI issue with training readiness bar colors in the glance – Fixed UI issue with custom workout list when training is paused – Fixed potential shutdown with body battery graph on the watch face – Fixed stocks app not persisting tickers after a power cycle of the device – Fixed an issue where GCM could show 0 instead of 12 am in sleep window settings – Fixed an issue where using a Hot Key to open Timer from the Spotify library would return to an empty screen
Garmin is now delivering a new Alpha 9.14 version to the Fenix 7 & Epix 2 series smartwatches. In the latest alpha version, the company has brought plenty of Forerunner 955 features to the Fenix 7 & Epix 2 series. At the launching of the Forerunner 955, Garmin promised to release its features to previous smartwatches and the rollout has now begun. The new HRV Status, Training Readiness, Acute Training Load, Morning report, Race calender & race pace widgets, and daily suggested workouts have come to these watches.
Apart from that, Garmin has launched some new other features to the watches. It has added SatIQ support, eBike support, race day feature, stock widget, reference point app, and widget glance folder. Further, it has received the Cycling ability feature from Edge 1040 device. For Golf users, it brings Golf virtual caddie support and Golf wind speed & direction support. Finally, Garmin has fixed many existing features.
The list is too long to cover. You can read the changelog for Fenix 7 series and Epix 2 below.
Added SatIQ support
Added eBike support
Added Race Day features
Added Stocks widget glance
Added a Reference Point app
Added widget glance folders
Added Cycling Ability feature
Added Golf Virtual Caddie support
Added categorization to Activity setup
Added Training Readiness widget glance
Added a power key control menu item for RCT
Added Golf wind speed and direction support
Added ability to disable temperature recording for an activity
Added support for Run Power when paired with a compatible accessory
Added multicolor support to Climb Pro graphs for non-biking activities
Added a “What’s New” screen to call out new features in software updates
Added a watch face chart data fields for battery level and floors climbed
Fixed issues with Jumpmaster wind entry
Fixed issue with the Lock on Road feature
Fixed some localization/translation issues
Fixed issue with auto lap pace alert showing 0:00 time
Fixed golf Tournament mode Green View zoom scaling issue
Fixed issue with hours field for Set Timer in strength workouts
Fixed issue with touch interaction when viewing a Climb preview
Fixed inability to access Segments during an Ultra Run activity
Fixed potential corrupted characters in Daily Suggested Workout
Fixed potential screen flash when using a Connect IQ watch face
Fixed potential shutdown when changing music during an activity
Fixed issue with Climb Pro graph coloring for some bike profiles
Fixed potential shutdown when receiving a tip while on a Connect IQ watch face.
Fixed issue causing the device to incorrectly report that it was out of storage space
Fixed potential shutdown when in a strength workout and transitioning from a jog step
Fixed issue where a solar setting was showing up in the Garmin Connect app on non-solar devices
Improved Wi-Fi download speeds
Improved automatic altimeter calibration
Improvements made to Daily Suggested Workouts
Improved VO2 Max graph to now show 4 weeks of data
Improvements and fixes made to Green Contours support
Improvements and fixes were made to the Adventure Race activity
Improved Flashlight to remember configured settings over a power cycle
Improved sensors menu by moving connected sensors to the top of the list
Improved the automatic max heart rate notifications and associated settings
Increased the maximum Golf Club count to 30
Update usage of alpha/beta status on the About page
Updated phone app pairing flow to now use PIN comparison
Don’t be confused with the Alpha version as they are previously called beta, but the company has changed rules recently. You can’t download alpha software automatically on your smartwatch. You have to manually download them.
Today Garmin has released a new beta version 8.15 for Fenix 7 series and Epix Gen 2 smartwatches. Like the previous 8.13 beta updates, the new version also included added features and fixed bugs. Well, looks like in the process of squashing known bugs Garmin has added a few more. On the official Garmin forum, the company announced it has noticed two major bugs in the beta software. According to the official note, the new 8.15 version will interfere tracking of stress and sleep data.
It has requested users to not install this beta version until the company comes up with a fix. If you have already installed the new beta, then you should reboot your smartwatch to resume the stress and sleep tracking. Users can also revert to the previous public version if they want, but it will take them back to the 7.35 public version. Also, the backdating software will revert all the settings to the default settings.
Here is the official answer from the Garmin team about the latest known bugs.
Hello, Fēnix 7 and Epix customers,
We are now aware of a bug in the v8.15 update which can interfere with the tracking of stress and sleep data. Luckily, the tracking of this data will resume after a simple reboot of the watch (turning it off and turning it back on again.) If you have already installed the update, please perform this reboot of your watch to correct this problem.
If you would like to avoid this bug entirely, we recommend that you do not install the v8.15 update. If you have already installed this update, remember that you have the option to revert to the current public version of the software, v7.35. Please note that backdating software will revert your watch to default settings.
We apologize for the inconvenience, please know that we are working to resolve this issue as soon as possible.
Just a few days after releasing huge updates for Fenix 6 series watches, Garmin has released massive firmware for Fenix 7 series & Epix Generation 2. In the previous software update, the company had fixed an audio quality issue on the watches, and now the new version brings plenty of new features. It has released an 8.13 public beta version for both Fenix 7 series & Epix generation 2. The added features and changes are really huge in numbers, and it is difficult to cover in one video. I will highlight some important functions from the list and will give you a link in the description box. So check it out.
The main attraction of the new software is its Garmin Connect IQ 5version. It will be a whole new experience for users on their watches. Garmin doesn’t often update its watch face gallery and when they do, they create stunning dials. You will get new five watch faces to match with a business segment. It has improved many activities and there are some new activities like Fish & Endurance horseback riding.
1. Added and improved the ability to modify settings in Garmin Connect mobile app.
2. Added Adventure Race start and end time to post activity summary UI.
3. Added Acclimation, Pace, and Detailed Speed to post activity summary UI.
4. Added download time estimation to map manager.
5. Added support for preloaded maps to update via map manager (Golf and Ski maps, etc.)
6. Added the ability to toggle smart notifications in the notifications and alerts menu.
7. Added 5 new watch faces – one for each Garmin business segment (Automotive, Aviation, Fitness, Marine, and Outdoor).
8. Added ability to go back to a Connect IQ watch face while in an activity.
9. Added Stamina fields to the Adventure Racing activity.
10. Added Fitness Age display to User Profile settings.
11. Added Connect IQ System 5 support.
12. Added Fish activity.
13. Added Green Contours support to golf.
14. Added Bouldering metrics screen to activity summary.
15. Added Endurance Horseback Riding activity.
For the remaining changelog, you should visit the Garmin website forum. Both smartwatches carry the same changelog in the 8.13 beta version. To download the update you will need a computer to install it.
