Garmin Beta 13.12 update for Fenix 8 and Enduro 3 starts Q1 2025 rollout

Garmin has unveiled its Beta 13.12 update, now available for Fenix 8 AMOLED, Fenix 8 Solar, and Enduro 3 watches. This update kicks off the Q1 2025 firmware cycle with a mix of new features and fixes. The Beta can be installed manually by Beta programme users, but with a catch—key functions like ECG and Dive features will be disabled during this early phase.

Fresh tools for activities and workouts

For starters the update adds a few new options for users who want more from their watches. The Sail Race app caters to sailors, while the Jumpmaster and Trolling Motor apps broaden the appeal for outdoor lovers. There’s now a stress card in gaming activity summaries and a respiration graph in meditation summaries. Garmin has also included a feature to show required equipment for strength workouts.

These updates are joined by new support for nautical units and improved handling of connected sensors. The addition of touch controls for dismissing notifications rounds out a focus on making interactions smoother.

Fixes to keep things running smoothly

Garmin hasn’t just added features but has also worked on refining existing ones. Fixes range from resolving potential crashes during meditation setup to correcting display issues like blank calendar cards and stale HRV data in the Morning Report. Navigation tools have been polished too, with improvements to maps, GPS, and round trip routing.

Bug fixes also target usability: the sleep history graph now works properly after travel, and auto-climb data screen selection has been corrected. Even the weather app now behaves, staying put instead of accidentally returning to the watch face.

Connect iq system 8 integration

Beta 13.12 introduces Connect IQ System 8, making the latest apps, watch faces, and data fields accessible. We are yet to learn what new features will be available in the new version of Connect IQ. Notification icons and glance folder info text have also been refined, giving the interface a cleaner, smarter look.

Full change-long

• Added CIQ System 8: Supports the latest Connect IQ apps, watch faces, and data fields.
• Added Sail Race Activity.
• Added Jumpmaster Activity.
• Added Trolling Motor App.
• Added connection type information for paired sensors.
• Improvements to the icons that display with notifications.
• Added Insight Hint to Health and Fitness Apps.
• Added Missing Map Option in Mountaineering Activity.
• Added Respiration Graph to Meditation Activity Summary.
• Added Stress Card to Gaming Activity Summary.
• Added Support for HRM as Speed and Distance Monitor for BLE Sensors.
• Added Support for Nautical Units.
• Added Support to Show Needed Equipment for Strength Workouts.
• Added Touch Support to Dismiss Popup Notification.
• Fixed a possible issue where touchscreen input could not be disabled in activities.
• Fixed Apps that were inaccessible from the Recents Menu.
• Fixed Auto Climb Data Screen Selection.
• Fixed Blank Calendar Card in Morning Report.
• Fixed Blank Map for Power Guide Preview.
• Fixed Current Time Indicator on the Tides Graph.
• Fixed Do Not Disturb Smart Notification Setting.
• Fixed InReach Contacts List Layout.
• Fixed InReach PIN Code Display Page.
• Fixed Morning Report Showing Stale HRV Data.
• Fixed Pool Swim Interval Details Page Layout.
• Fixed Potential Crash after Deleting Activities from the list.
• Fixed Potential Crash during Meditation Setup.
• Fixed Potential Crash on Body Battery Glance Folder View.
• Fixed Potential Crash on Fitness Age Page.
• Fixed Potential Crash when Dismissing Notifications.
• Fixed Potential Crash when Enabling Broadcast HR.
• Fixed Potential Crash when Viewing Breathwork Preview.
• Fixed Round Trip Routing Not Calculating Full Distance.
• Fixed Sleep History Graph after Traveling.
• Fixed Sleep Window Setup Sometimes Getting Skipped on Initial Setup.
• Fixed Weather App Accidentally Returning to Watch Face.
• Improved Countdown Glance Folder Info Text.
• Improved GPS Progress Bar Presentation when Beginning Search.
• Increased the Maximum Speed of Virtual Partner to 48.95 kph.
• Updated Sunrise/Sunset Time Alert Range.

You can view more details on Garmin’s website.

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