Garmin seeks to resolve Instinct 2 series system instability issues with new beta build

Garmin continues to prepare the Instinct 2 series for a new stable update through a regular supply of Beta Program builds. Throughout this month, the company has been incrementally building on Beta Version 12.09, the first beta build since it released its last stable update, firmware version 11.18. While Garmin had reached Beta Version 12.14, it and Beta Version 12.13 contained significant issues.

Specifically, the company has recognised that both beta builds caused rapid battery drain, frequent GCM disconnects and broke wellness data tracking. Moreover, Garmin reports that there were some instances of the compass calibration failing and showing '000', as well as a breakdown in saving or discarding activities. Supposedly, Beta Version 12.15 resolves these issues, although the company advises to only update if these issues are encountered on either Beta Version 12.13 or 12.14.

Please note that updating to Beta Version 12.15 will remove all Connect IQ content. However, this can be immediately redownloaded once the update process has finished. Furthermore, Garmin claims that the latest beta update fixes issues with racket sport data fields and the HIIT custom timer number picker. Please see Garmin's blog post for more details. Currently, Garmin plans to include the following changes in the next stable firmware update for the Instinct 2 series:

• Added Obstacle Course Racing activity.
• Added setting for automatic sensor discovery in Sensors & Accessories menu.
• Improved algorithm for calculating calories burned in Swim activities.
• Improved voice prompts played during activities.
• Fixed issue where an abnormal high HR alert could be triggered while broadcasting heart rate.
• Fixed issue where Track Run alert distance would not display in meters.
• Fixed issue in Fish activity where location was not saved when logging a catch.
• Fixed potential issue with activity Power Mode Auto Enable setting.
• Fixed potential issue where Edit Reps prompt would not appear during Strength activity.
• Fixed Timers list page issue where only allowing 8 timers could be configured.
• [Tactical] Fixed issue where HR Broadcasting could be enabled in Stealth Mode.
• Fixed issue with Cycling FTP detection.
• Fixed issue with workout names being truncated.
• Fixed issue where a hot key press would exit the Incident Detection or Assistance countdown page.
• Fixed issue with End Sleep prompt when accessed through Training Status glance.
• Fixed issue with saved locations list.
• Fix incorrect workout interval timer time.
• Fixed issue with HIIT custom timer number picker.

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