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Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jun 3
Garmin Rolls Out Instinct 3 Beta 14.15, Fixing 2 Instinct E Unlock Bugs
Updated
Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jun 3

Garmin Rolls Out Instinct 3 Beta 14.15, Fixing 2 Instinct E Unlock Bugs

2 articles · Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jun 3

Summary

  • Beta 14.15 is now reaching Garmin Instinct 3 beta users over the air, an unexpected follow-up after version 14.14 had already moved to the stable channel.
  • Garmin said the update fixes garbled characters on the heart-rate broadcast screen and resolves an Instinct E bug that blocked unlocking even after the correct passcode was entered.
  • Instinct E also gets another fix for a problem similar to one seen on other Instinct 3 and Instinct Crossover AMOLED watches.
  • The OTA rollout may take several days, showing Garmin is still patching the 14.xx branch despite recently promoting 14.14 from beta to stable.

Insights

With a unified code base, why do critical bugs still plague Garmin's new smartwatch releases?
As Garmin fixes bugs, is its reputation for reliability at risk against nimbler rivals like COROS?