Science & Tech · Gadgets & EVs · 4 hrs ago
Garmin releases beta update with seven fixes for high-end smartwatches
Garmin has released Beta Version 24.15 for the Fenix 8, Fenix 8 Pro and other associated smartwatches.
The update is available globally as an over-the-air download.
Garmin continues to update the Fenix 8 series even though it has since introduced the Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro.
The seven fixes address problems including missing overnight heart-rate variability data, failed map installations and crashes when starting a swim.
Other fixes cover overlapping emoji and text, missing barometer history, workout self-evaluations and ArcheryX translations.
The update remains in beta, and Garmin has not said when development will move to its stable software channel.
Garmin has released Beta Version 24.15 for the Fenix 8, Fenix 8 Pro and other associated high-end smartwatches.
The over-the-air update addresses seven areas, including overnight heart-rate variability tracking and map installation.
It also fixes issues involving swim activity crashes, workout self-evaluations and other watch functions.
The update is available globally, while Garmin has not said when the v24.xx software will move to its stable channel.
- Who
- Garmin released the update for users of the Fenix 8, Fenix 8 Pro and other associated smartwatches.
- What
- Beta Version 24.15 fixes issues in seven areas.
- When
- The update was reported on November 4, 2026.
- Where
- It is available globally as an over-the-air update.
- Why
- To fix software issues, including missing overnight heart-rate variability averages and failed map installations.
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Garmin released Beta Version 24.14 for the Fenix 8 and Fenix 8 Pro.
Garmin’s Beta Version 24.15 update was reported as available globally.
- Version
- Beta Version 24.15
- Devices
- Fenix 8, Fenix 8 Pro and other associated smartwatches
- Fixes
- Seven overarching areas
- Distribution
- Global, over the air
- Prior beta
- Version 24.14 released the previous week