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New Garmin smartwatch update fixes heart rate problem

Garmin’s Approach S70 smartwatch (pictured) is receiving software version 25.11. (Image source: Garmin)
Garmin’s Approach S70 smartwatch (pictured) is receiving software version 25.11. (Image source: Garmin)
Garmin has released a new update for one of its smartwatches. Software version 25.11 resolves an issue linked to wrist-based heart rate measurements, as well as a map related problem. Garmin has confirmed that all users of the Approach S70 golfing smartwatch can now download this update.
Garmin Smartwatch Wearable

The Garmin Approach S70 smartwatch is receiving System Software 25.11. This golfing wearable was last updated around four months ago with the version 23.20 release, which added support for a device passcode.

With System Software 25.11, users of the Approach S70 are receiving a series of bug fixes. Garmin indicates that it has fixed a problem with Map Manager, where map updates were not installed as expected. These watches should no longer crash when ending a golf round, and an issue where users could not properly edit weights in a Strength activity has been resolved.

On top of this, there is a fix for the title of the Sleep Mode settings menu. Plus, Garmin has tackled a problem where wrist heart rate recording would not automatically start when it had previously been disabled for a particular activity.

This stable version 25.11 update is now available for all users of the Approach S50 smartwatch (curr. $705.99 at Amazon Marketplace). You can manually download this update via the Garmin Golf app on your smartphone or the Garmin Express software on your computer.

The change log for System Software 21.11 for the Garmin S70 smartwatch. (Image source: Screenshot of Garmin forum post)
The change log for System Software 21.11 for the Garmin S70 smartwatch. (Image source: Screenshot of Garmin forum post)

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