Science & Tech · Gadgets & EVs · 5 hrs ago
Garmin releases 18 bug fixes for several high-end smartwatches
Garmin has released Beta Version 24.13 for several high-end smartwatches.
It is available to Beta Program participants using the Fenix 8 and Fenix 8 Pro, Tactix 8, Enduro 3 and Fenix E. The update follows Beta Version 24.12, which brought dozens of changes compared with recent stable software.
This release adds 18 fixes, not new features, according to Garmin.
The fixes address problems with maps, heart-rate data, audio, alerts and occasional crashes.
The update is rolling out globally over the air to participants, rather than requiring them to check manually for updates.
Garmin has released Beta Version 24.13 with 18 bug fixes for several high-end smartwatches.
The update is available to Beta Program participants as an over-the-air download.
Supported watches include the Fenix 8 series, Enduro 3, Fenix E and Tactix 8.
The fixes address issues involving maps, audio, heart-rate data, alerts and device crashes.
The update adds bug fixes rather than new features.
- Who
- Garmin released the update for Beta Program participants using supported watches.
- What
- Beta Version 24.13 contains 18 bug fixes.
- When
- The update was reported on October 24, 2026.
- Where
- It is rolling out globally to supported Garmin smartwatches.
- Why
- To fix software problems; the source does not state a further reason.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Garmin issued Beta Version 24.12 with dozens of changes and improvements compared with recent stable v23.xx firmware.
Garmin offered Beta Version 24.13 to Beta Program participants as an over-the-air download.
- Update
- Beta Version 24.13
- Bug fixes
- 18
- Supported models
- Fenix 8, Fenix 8 Pro, Fenix E, Tactix 8 and Enduro 3
- Distribution
- Global rollout to Beta Program participants