Garmin is pushing out its inaugural beta software, version 9.07, designed to enhance the experience across its Instinct 3 AMOLED (both 45mm and 50mm), Instinct 3 Solar (again, in 45mm and 50mm), and the Instinct E (available in 40mm and 45mm) smartwatches. This initial peek at upcoming improvements brings a collection of new functionalities and crucial fixes.
Universal Enhancements Across the Instinct 3 Lineup
No matter which Instinct 3 model you’re rocking, this beta introduces some cool new additions. Get ready for seamless integration with Garmin Connect+, opening up new avenues for connection and competition with fellow Garmin users. You’ll also gain insights into your Breathing Variations, offering a deeper look into your well-being.
Security gets a boost with the arrival of Passcode support, adding an extra layer of protection to your device. Finally, staying informed about local conditions just got easier with the ability to add more locations in the Weather glance. Beyond the new stuff, Garmin has also addressed a potential freeze when diving into your daily summary, ensuring a smoother review of your day’s stats.
Instinct 3 Solar and E Get Exclusive Attention
For those harnessing the power of the sun or the efficiency of the Instinct E, this beta packs some tailored upgrades. The Workouts app now features Daily Suggested Workouts, providing personalized guidance to help you meet your fitness goals. Reliability during outdoor adventures should see improvement with fixes for potential crashes during GPS activities.
Navigating your health stats will be more consistent as the HR glance is now accessible even when wrist-based heart rate monitoring is turned off. Reviewing your past efforts is also streamlined with a fix for accessing activities from the History glance. Battery life estimations should become more accurate, with a resolution to the “Low” battery display issue during indoor activities and a fix for the battery estimate not adjusting correctly when tweaking power modes.
Unique Perks for Instinct 3 Solar and AMOLED Editions
Owners of the Instinct 3 Solar and AMOLED variants can look forward to some distinct advantages in this beta. A brand-new Rucking activity makes its debut, catering to those who enjoy weighted hikes. This is complemented by support for Pack Weight, allowing for more detailed tracking of these activities.
For the gamers out there, expect various fixes and improvements to the Gaming activity, promising a more polished experience. Race enthusiasts will be pleased to see that courses should now reliably appear in the race widget. For those who like to jump, the Jump Mode is back in the Jump Rope activity settings. Lastly, an annoying issue where the device couldn’t connect to a PC after a gaming session has been resolved.
AMOLED-Specific Tweaks for a Polished Experience
If you’re sporting an Instinct 3 AMOLED model, this beta brings some visual and functional refinements. You’ll now see engaging morning report greeting page animations to start your day with a bit of flair. Navigating has been improved with the return of the done button on the coordinate entry page.
Swimmers can expect a more stable experience with a fix for a crash in the pool swim activity. Data accuracy gets a boost with a fix for the watch face barometer trend data field. The battery saver watch face should now function as expected, and those using custom watch faces will be happy to see a resolution to the flashlight controls flickering when using CIQ watch faces.
Ready to Dive In? Here’s How to Grab the Beta
Eager to explore these new features and fixes? You can manually initiate the update by navigating through your watch’s menu: simply head to Main menu > Settings > System > Software Update > Check For Updates. Happy exploring!
