New Garmin Fenix 7 and Fenix 7 Pro updates released with over 20 changes
Garmin has begun rolling out new stable updates for the Fenix 7 and Fenix 7 Pro (curr. $549.99 on Amazon), which have also reached the Enduro 2 and Tactix 7, among other compatible smartwatches. Incidentally, the release of System Software 20.16 should mark the end of v20.xx beta testing, which began with Beta Version 20.10 in early January.
System Software 20.16 is the first new stable update for the Fenix 7 series and its peers since December when Garmin delivered System Software 19.41. However, System Software 19.34 was the last major stable update for the Fenix 7 series; all subsequent updates were introduced to target specific bugs rather than introduce new features.
As a result, System Software 20.16 contains a bounty of changes, including support for CIQ System 8. The new update also ships with a dozen bug fixes, five of which to resolve crashes. As it stands, Garmin reports that System Software 20.16 should have reached around 20% of eligible smartwatches. The update package can be triggered manually though by navigating to Menu, System, Software Update and then tapping 'Check for Updates' on your Enduro 2, Fenix 7, Fenix 7 Pro or Tactix 7 smartwatch. For reference, all versions of System Software 20.16 should ship with the same changelog, which is as follows:
- Added marquee in smart notification widget.
- Added CIQ System 8 Support.
- Added connection type information for paired sensors.
- Added open connection notification to heart rate broadcast app.
- Fixed headphones not connecting on first attempt.
- Fixed abnormal cadence issue when using metronome.
- Fixed adding glance folders via Android GCM.
- Fixed color of BMX cycling profile.
- Fixed crash after panning or zooming map.
- Fixed devices not entering MTP mode when gaming sensors are enabled.
- Fixed Elevation Alert Tones.
- Fixed image drawing for Outdoor Map+.
- Fixed possible crash in the Coach widget.
- Fixed possible crash in the smart notification widget.
- Fixed possible crash on structured workouts.
- Fixed possible crash when syncing headphones.
- Improved Swim workout rest screen.
- Updated Running Track Database.
- Updated Training Readiness factors page.
- Updated Translations.
- Various bug fixes and improvements.
