Garmin is excited to announce the exclusive rollout of Beta Version 17.22 for its high-end watches — including the Fenix 8 series, Enduro 3, and Tactix 8 models. This update is a testament to your commitment to our products and the beta program.
Suppose you’re part of the Public Beta Program. In that case, you may already see the update available over the air (OTA) within the next 24 to 48 hours.
Here’s a quick rundown of what’s new, what’s fixed, and what to watch out for.
Which Watches Are Getting It?
This update applies to the following Garmin models:
- Fenix 8 AMOLED (43mm, 47mm, 51mm)
- Fenix 8 Solar (47mm, 51mm)
- Enduro 3
- Fenix E
- Tactix 8 Solar
- Tactix 8 AMOLED (47mm, 51mm)
As a valued member of the Public Beta Program, you have the power to control your update experience.
While Garmin is rolling this out to about 20% of users, you can take the initiative and manually request the update right now:
On your watch:
Menu → System → Software Update → Check for Updates
What’s New in Version 17.22?
Here are the key changes since the last beta (v17.19):
- New stop navigation options have been added to the activity and navigation menus
- Fix for smart notifications: Toggling Do Not Disturb no longer turns off all-day alerts
- Fix for countdown timer: No more invalid timeout after incorrect passcodes
It’s a minor update, but essential for smoothing out daily use.
Important Notes About ECG, Dive & Aviation Features
If you rely on ECG, Dive, or Aviation features, this is important:
- These features are disabled in the current beta
- If you want to use them again, you’ll need to backdate your software to the latest Live version
Rest assured, these features will make a triumphant return later in the beta cycle — once the update is close to becoming a stable (Live) release. Your patience will be rewarded.
Final Thoughts
This Beta update 17.22 isn’t packed with significant new features — it’s more about minor fixes and making everything work a little smoother day to day.
If you’re part of the Public Beta Program, go ahead and update. It’ll help your watch stay stable and run better.
But if you need features like ECG or dive tracking, you might want to wait a bit or stick with the regular version for now.
👉 Tried the update? Tell us how it’s going in the comments! Or stay tuned — we’ll keep you posted when the following significant features roll out.
