BUG: Connect IQ Data Fields Not Persisting on Navigation Screens

Hello,

I'm experiencing a persistent issue with Connect IQ data fields on my Garmin Fenix 7 Pro specifically related to navigation screens.

Problem Description:

When I add a Connect IQ data field to a navigation screen, it appears correctly during configuration. However, when I start a new activity with navigation enabled, the Connect IQ field is automatically replaced by the default Timer field.

Steps to Reproduce:

1. Go to Navigation Settings → Data Screens
2. Add an additional navigation screen
3. Add a Connect IQ data field to this screen (any Connect IQ field)
4. Save and exit
5. Start a new activity with navigation enabled
6. Result: The Connect IQ field has been replaced by Timer

What Works:

• Connect IQ fields work perfectly on regular activity screens (non-navigation)
• Native Garmin data fields persist correctly on navigation screens
• The configuration appears saved until the activity is restarted (if go to navigation settings during an activity)

What I've Tried:

• Multiple different Connect IQ data fields from the store
• Developing my own custom data field using Connect IQ SDK 5.2 with API Level 5.2
• Latest firmware version on Fenix 7 Pro
• Removing and re-adding the fields
• Different activity profiles

Device Information:

• Model: Fenix 7 Pro
• Firmware version: 25.11

Question:

Is this a known bug? Are navigation screens supposed to support Connect IQ data fields, or is this a limitation? It seems inconsistent that native fields persist but Connect IQ fields don't.

Any workaround or fix would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!