New Software Update?

Hi for the moment, F6 and F7 have similar FirstBeat version

Similar https://forums.garmin.com/outdoor-recreation/outdoor-recreation/f/fenix-7-series/344642/diverging-vo2max-trends-fenix-7-and-fenix-6/1663021#1663021

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https://forums.garmin.com/outdoor-recreation/outdoor-recreation/f/fenix-6-series/345127/please-bring-nap-detection-venu-3-to-the-fenix-6-series/1675792#1675792

my comment

Fenix 6 Series is not ready based on hardware component generation and software branch supporting NAP today.

I can't tell anything about requirements maybe it's possible but will Garmin provide the dev effort...

• WHR Fenix 6 Series hardware component is Elevate 3
  • different from those supporting NAP today
    • Elevate 4 (VivoActive 5, same on FRx55/FRx65 & Instinct 2)
    • Elevate 5 (Venu3, same on Fenix 7/E2, pro)

• Sensor Hub software branch 22.xx, seems to be not ready for NAP (and other latest features based on this "component")
  • All recent models are running 27.xx Sensor Hub software (those with WHR Elevate 4 and 5)
    • Fenix 7/E2, pro
    • Instinct 2 Series
    • Venu3, VivoActive 5
    • FRx55 / FRx65

I have installed the newer one 26.81_Beta no issues so far. My watch is on the beta channel.

Where can i download these files from, my fenix 6 pro solar only has the usless language files, and old obsolete monster size map files from 2022 "GARMIN..TopoActive Europe 20. .      21.20, Central" from hex editor i cannot post pictures. Even if i am deleting those old map files my watch putting them back on next reboot. Crazy why i need to waste 4GB on obsolete maps?

Hi,

Use Garmin Express on computer for updates.

Regarding maps version - https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=LR6HR5Xul6A9zoxySC5KM9

I am enrolled to the beta channel and currently running on the 26.81_beta firmware. Garmin Express would not update anything firmware wise LOL Maps are updated to ccurrent 23.10 map packages. Atm seems that i have managed to keep the old maps from reinstalling by editing the manifest.txt and removing the old map indexes from the file. Using my watch mainly for sport and exploring. Love the mapping capability of it for sure and the fact that i can leave my bank card behind also a nice feature.

Doesn't Garmin own FirstBeat? www.garmin.com/.../

Good if you already have the lastest "maps".

I was replying to your comment and specific sentences

"my fenix 6 pro solar only has the usless language files, and old obsolete monster size map files from 2022"

I do not have any maps other than the actual Garmin's up-to-date

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Language file (Text) is updated by Garmin Express, latest version is 4.50, but buggy and will be updated in parallel (independanlty)  to the next Public release.

https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=bUNm3O11dH04aqGOFtBsz6

mattwiggins said:

Doesn't Garmin own FirstBeat? www.garmin.com/.../

Yes. It does not change the flow of information. Product Support worldwide learns of new features contained within each version of Beta software and official software updates at the same time you do.

Everyone can keep up with software changes made in each update either in our Beta Program Announcements forums or within Outdoor Recreation > Wearables at the very top of each watch series forum.

wtf is this update? 

Added Device Settings Backup and Restore.
Added manual SW updates using Wi-Fi to the settings menu (Pro models only).
Added CIQ App Rating to all CIQ Types (no longer restricted to "Apps" only).
Improved quality of randomness of music shuffling (Pro models only).
Fixed an issue with alarm tones not activating when an activity is set to max battery.
Fixed an issue where some Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, and Greek text would not display properly.
Fixed an issue where the Indoor Bike Activity would default to the first set of data fields.
Fixed potential issue where the “Safety Features Enabled” notification would continually be displayed.
Fixed an issue where devices would not play a tone nor vibrate after acquiring GPS in an activity.

Why are these items prioritized over the many issues mentioned in this forum?