New Garmin Fenix 6 smartwatch beta update arrives to resolve shutdown issue

In the change log for beta version 26.96, Garmin notes that it has resolved a problem known to cause “Sport devices” to shut down. Unfortunately, the company does not list exactly which products this was a problem for. The broader list of all changes since version 26.00 includes new features like a Device Settings Backup and Restore, split tracking for skiing and enhanced music randomising for some models.

As with other beta releases, this is a phased rollout; according to the Garmin team’s last update, approximately 50% of users should now have the update. You can manually check for the software by going to Menu > System > Software Update > Check For Updates. When Garmin will announce the next stable update for models like the Fenix 6 Pro smartwatch and other related wearables remains to be seen.