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Garmin Fenix 8 gets another beta update with new watch face and activity

The Garmin Fenix 8 is receiving beta version 12.16. (Image source: Garmin)
The Garmin Fenix 8 is receiving beta version 12.16. (Image source: Garmin)
The Garmin Fenix 8, Fenix E and Enduro 3 smartwatches are receiving beta version 12.16. This is the second update for the wearables in the past week. The software brings a new watch face and an additional sailing activity alongside a wide range of improvements and bug fixes.

Garmin has released another beta update for the Fenix 8, Fenix E and Enduro 3 smartwatches. Version 12.16 arrived just a few days after version 12.15, bringing three new features, several improvements and over a dozen bug fixes.

The change log for beta version 12.16 states that a new background circle in the Active App Indicator, a Sail Expedition activity and another Epix Pro watch face have been added to the wearables. There is a new touch setting in Connect IQ activities. Plus, Garmin has disabled the ability to change languages during an activity; it has not explained why it has taken this action. The company says it has resolved an issue with items missing from the Notifications and Alerts menu. Garmin has also tackled a problem where the first GPS point of an expedition was not recorded and fixed a bug with Outdoor Maps+ Area Select using an invalid location. You can find the complete change log below.

At the time of writing, Garmin suggests that at least 50% of eligible Fenix 8 smartwatch users have received this over-the-air update. If you do not want to wait, you can manually trigger the update by going to Menu > System > Software > Check for updates. You can join the beta program via Garmin Connect if you own a Fenix 8, Fenix E or Enduro 3 smartwatch (curr. $899.99 at Amazon).

The change log for beta version 12.16 for the Garmin Fenix 8, Fenix E and Enduro 3. (Image source: Garmin)
The change log for beta version 12.16 for the Garmin Fenix 8, Fenix E and Enduro 3. (Image source: Garmin)

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Polly Allcock, 2024-11- 9 (Update: 2024-11- 9)