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Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jun 23
Garmin Releases System Software 22.38 for Fenix 8, Fixing 4 Bugs
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Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jun 23

Garmin Releases System Software 22.38 for Fenix 8, Fixing 4 Bugs

3 articles · Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jun 23

Summary

  • System Software 22.38 has moved from beta to Garmin’s stable channel for Fenix 8, Fenix 8 Pro, Enduro 3 and other eligible watches after problems surfaced in v22.35.
  • Four fixes headline the update: a Tactix 8 battery-drain issue, LiveTrack failing after LTE calls, golf activity crashes, and a dive-depth bug that reset readings to 0 after maximum depth.
  • 22.35 had been expected to close the v22.xx cycle, but Garmin first issued Beta 22.37 to patch post-release bugs before promoting the fixes into 22.38.
  • Only 20% of eligible devices have been notified so far, and Garmin said the stable rollout may take several days to reach all supported smartwatches.

Insights

Garmin's update fixes critical bugs, but what does this reveal about its software's future reliability?
Why do 'stable' smartwatch updates from major brands like Garmin and Google keep breaking essential features?