A fresh firmware update has landed for the Garmin Venu Sq 2 smartwatch, marking the first such release in more than six months. While this update tackles a known alarm glitch, it notably omits any mention of a more pressing concern raised by users on Garmin’s official forums.
Garmin is deploying software version 2.68 for the Venu Sq 2, succeeding version 2.66, which debuted nearly eight months prior. That prior update focused on enhancements to Connect IQ and broader system stability enhancements.
Version 2.68 appears to be a relatively incremental update, detailing only two specific modifications. Garmin has stated that an unspecified alarm malfunction has been rectified. The precise nature of this resolved issue remains undisclosed. Additionally, the update notes mention further refinements to system stability, though no specific areas of improvement are highlighted.
Conspicuously absent from the update’s changelog is any acknowledgement of the recent battery drain complaints voiced by numerous users. Following the rollout of version 2.66, several owners reported significantly accelerated battery depletion, with their devices failing to maintain a charge beyond a single day. It remains uncertain whether version 2.68 inadvertently or intentionally addresses this battery life regression.
Venu Sq 2 owners can acquire the new 2.68 firmware through either the Garmin Connect Mobile application or the Garmin Express desktop software. Garmin has confirmed immediate global availability, dispensing with a phased rollout approach.
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