The Garmin Fenix 7 is a trusted smartwatch for athletes, known for its reliability and performance. While no piece of technology is without its bugs and issues, Garmin has now released a significant update for the Fenix 7 Pro family series of devices. Software Version 17.20 brings a total of 28 fixes, improvements, and changes that will surely delight Fenix 7 owners.
Here’s a rundown of what’s included in this latest update:
– Added Find My Phone feature during GPS activities
– Introduced the Garmin Messenger App
– Enhanced heart rate dynamic source switching for better accuracy during running activities
– Included Indoor Walk activity option
– Added Recovery Advisor to Morning Report and Glances
– Expanded Self Evaluation feature to more activity types
– Implemented various bug fixes and improvements for CIQ
– Resolved issues related to trolling motor warnings and battery estimates before Expedition activities
– Fixed problems with heart rate charts not displaying on some watch faces
– Corrected cadence flashlight activation during activity Resume Later state
– Addressed flashing “Lap Discarded” issue after saving an activity
– Updated icons and fixed issues with Twitter icon displaying incorrectly
– Improved WiFi functionality for deleting downloaded Outdoor Maps+ bundles
– Fixed auto pause speed picker problem and unexpected deletion of layers in Outdoor Maps+
– Resolved ski run count display in Last Sport glance and altimeter glance in large font mode issues
Additionally, the update includes improvements to access additional characters on the touch keyboard, enhancements to Outdoor Maps+, renamed ‘Climb’ sport to ‘Mountaineering,’ and updated translations.
Garmin continues to prioritize user experience by delivering regular updates to ensure optimal performance and functionality for their devices like the Fenix 7. Stay tuned for more updates from Garmin as they strive to enhance your smartwatch experience.
