Hi,
Enrolling in and Learning About Garmin Beta Software Program
Same process for all eligible devices
The public forums will remain as is. A place for anyone to have a conversation about their given products.
However, we will no longer post beta updates in those forums, or monitor them for bug reports.
- BETA update type
- First type : OTA - Over The Air, WiFi / Garmin Connect Mobile (GCM) or OTC - Over The Cable, Computer / Garmin Express (GE)
- Second Type : Side Load --> Manual installation
- Enroll to Beta Program
Public Beta software will only be delivered to those individuals who have signed up to receive them via their Garmin Connect Account. This software will be delivered via our traditional paths (Garmin Connect Mobile, Wi-Fi, Garmin Express).
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- Sign into Garmin Connect - https://connect.garmin.com/modern/
- Click in the upper right
- Click Device Settings to the product you want to enroll
- Click Join Beta Software Program
- Read and Agree to the terms
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https://forums.garmin.com/beta-program/w/beta-wiki/112/how-to-enroll-for-public-beta-program
- "This device cannot be enrolled in the Garmin beta software program at this time"
- "Please note that for your device to be eligible to join this program, it can only be registered to one Garmin account"
- Maybe you have to try again later, because the program is On Ramp, and Garmin allow it slowly
- Or search for your forum thread
https://forums.garmin.com/outdoor-recreation/outdoor-recreation/f/fenix-6-series/329440/if-you-cannot-sign-up-for-our-public-beta-program---post-in-this-thread
- Return to Live software / Backdate
https://forums.garmin.com/beta-program/w/beta-wiki/145/how-to-return-to-live-software
"When you exit the beta software, it will remain on your device until the final version of the software is available"
Otherwise you can backdate to public System version using the backdate version included in archive on the announcement post
- Please note that backdating software will always clear all settings on your Garmin product.
- Direct link to Public/Alpha space (search for your model)
https://forums.garmin.com/beta-program/
- Discuss and report Beta issue, report, etc. only in the relevant device's forum
https://forums.garmin.com/beta-program/fenix-6-series/bug-reports/
If you observe any bugs related to the Beta software, post a detailed report of the issue in the appropriate bug report thread below. Refer to the help article here for details regarding the kind of information needed when posting a bug report.
If you see that your bug is already reported, be sure to +1 the bug report and add any relevant information to the thread that may be helpful in further troubleshooting the issue.
- Compatible Devices, 2024-04-10
- "Active" - Quarterly Update
- Fenix 7 / Epix 2 Standard & Pro Series / Quatix 7 / Enduro 2 / Marq 2 (excludes MARQ Aviator Gen 2 and Tactix 7)
- Instinct 2 / 2S / 2X / Crossover
- Forerunner 265 / 965 / Forerunner 255 / 955 / Forerunner 165 / Forerunner 945 LTE
- Venu 3 Series / VivoActive 5 Series
- Venu 2 Series / Venu Sq 2
- Edge 540 / 840 / 1040
- Edge Explore 2
- "Best effort" - Update when it comes
- Fenix 6 / Enduro / Tactix Delta / Quatix 6 / Marq (excludes Marq Aviator)
- Forerunner 245 / 745 / 945
- Venu / VivoActive 4
- Edge 530 / 830 / 1030
Please note: If your watch is SE Asia/APAC version, you will not be able to sign-up your watch due to unique aspects of your watch software.