Garmin Fenix 8 Beta update 15.22 is now available for Fenix 8 AMOLED, Solar, Enduro 3, Fenix E, and Tactix 8.
This update improves performance, fixes bugs, and adds quick access to key health stats in the Morning Report.
However, ECG and Dive features are disabled in this version. You can manually update through your device settings.
What’s new in Garmin Fenix 8 Beta update 15.22
The Garmin Fenix 8 Beta 15.22 update doesn’t introduce any major new features but focuses strongly on improving stability, performance, and overall user experience across multiple watch models.
One small yet useful addition is the ability to open the Floors Climbed and Pulse Ox apps directly from the Morning Report.
This new shortcut makes checking your key health metrics easier first thing in the morning, saving time and streamlining your daily routine.
Garmin Fenix 8 Beta Update 15.22- Changelog
With this update, Garmin has put the user first, fixing several bugs and system crashes. You can find a full breakdown here:
- Fixed analog watch face display issues (Enduro 3).
- Fixed the units in the altitude acclimatization view.
- The display of Arabic characters on the keyboard has been corrected.
- The Automatic run setting has been deactivated for windsurfing activities.
- The loading banner is no longer hidden immediately.
- Fixed problems when starting saved courses.
- The handling of location points in expedition mode has been improved.
- Alarms for climbed floors now bypass the passcode screen.
- Round warnings and summaries are now displayed correctly during DSW.
- The pencil icon now works correctly in the Watch Face Editor.
- The notifications for the performance condition are no longer displayed.
- Crashes when starting activities have been prevented.
- Fixed crashes when accessing history overview folders.
- Calibration offset values are now accepted correctly without crashing.
- Reduced the risk of screen burn-in during OLED setup.
- Fixed truncated text in countdowns.
- Water ejection is no longer triggered before the end of an activity.
Garmin may be working on performance or safety improvements related to these features.
You can expect them to be available again in a stable update in the future.
How to update your Garmin Fenix 8
If you want to update your device manually, proceed as follows:
Step-by-step instructions:
- Go to your main menu.
- Tap on Settings.
- Select System > Software update.
- Select Check for updates.
- Follow the instructions on the screen to install Beta 15.22.
This is a beta version. It may still contain bugs. If you use your Garmin for important functions, wait for the stable version.
View all Fenix 8 updates in one Place.
Garmin offers an interactive timeline of software updates for all Fenix 8 models. You can:
- Click on a version to view the change log.
- Zoom in/out for easier navigation.
- Track both stable and beta versions.
Final thoughts
Garmin Beta 15.22 offers no new major features but improves usability and fixes major performance issues. If ECG or dive features are not critical, it’s worth a look.
If you’ve installed the update, let us know your experience in the comments. Has it improved your Garmin? Are there still any bugs?
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