Garmin - Fenix 7 & Epix 2 Series - Excel Changelog

20231109 - Time Zone Map - 35.00 (was 34.00)

• Component ID - 006-D1074-00
• Filename
  • watch - gmaptz.img
  • Garmin Express - D107400AQ.img
  • MD5 - fc28ee547129f068705c5c1029832702

Partial Changelog

20231129 - System - Public 15.74

Version updates

• System Update : 15.74 (was 14.68)
• CIQ : 4.2.4 (was 4.2.3)
• GPS : 7.02 (was 5.00)
• BMX : 14.0.6 (was 13.0.3)
• WHR : 14.00.06 (was 13.00.03)
• NFC : 3.3.0 (was 3.2.7)
• Sensor Hub : 27.18 (was 25.64 or 25.61)
• FirstBeat ETE: 6.17.2.5 (was 6.17.0.0)
• FirstBeat LHA: 2.3.2.5 (was 2.3.0.0)

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Garmin releases several feature updates on select smartwatches

https://www.garmin.com/en-US/support/software/wearables/ & https://www.garmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/garmin-releases-several-feature-updates-on-select-smartwatches/

Details --> https://www8.garmin.com/wearables/PDF/WearablesSoftwareUpdate/2023/December2023.pdf

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15.74 / https://forums.garmin.com/outdoor-recreation/outdoor-recreation/f/fenix-7-series/353085/fenix-7-pro-system-software-15-74

Added the ability to track naps, including a new Nap widget and an updated Sleep widget.
Additions and enhancements to the Body Battery feature.
Added audio prompts for course points.
Added the ability to display images within smart notifications (Android only).
Added large font mode which can be accessed in System > Display menu.
Added workout audio notes support.
Added Inline Skating activity.
Added a Moon Phase widget.
Added tracking of splits for Ski.
Added NAVIC GPS support.
Added phone lost detection during an activity. Enabled in system alert settings. (not menton in changelog but present)
Added a confirmation popup when saving an activity via touch.
Added ability to enable Red Shift when Do Not Disturb is enabled.
Added 'View Climbs' option for cycling races.
Added workout audio note preview on steps with videos.
Improved audio tone sound.
Improved flashlight page in red shift mode.
Improved gestures to always be sent to CIQ WFes, regardless of backlight setting. (Non-AMOLED models.)
Improved keyboard to open to the touch layout if opened via touch.
Improved race calendar to show races without an assigned priority.
Improvements and fixes to the time zones app.
Removed the limitation on the number of points allowed in a course.
Updates and improvements to the Time Zone app and widget glance.
Updated Translations.
Various bug fixes and improvements.
Expanded Red Shift functionality to include Orange and Green colors as well (AMOLED models only.)
Fixed GroupTrack icon not drawing correctly.
Fixed issue causing dog symbols to not show up on the map.
Fixed issue causing lap cadence spikes in swim.
Fixed issue causing position fluctuation when navigating between waypoints.
Fixed issue that could cause a blank heart rate graph in post activity summary for the Gaming activity.
Fixed issue where backlight could be turned on via the back button on the map even though settings disable it.
Fixed issue where device would restart when receiving many back-to-back smart notifications.
Fixed issue where Spotify and Amazon wouldn't launch to currently playing song.
Fixed issue with hourly forecast data in the weather app.
Fixed issue with pace in workout alerts.
Fixed issue with trip countdown discrepancy in Jet Lag adviser when compared to Garmin Connect.
Fixed LTHR HR/LTHR Pace/FTP not syncing to Garmin Connect correctly.
Fixed potential issue where the app list and or widget glances lists would be modified after a software update.
Fixed potential issue where calendar and notification apps would not launch properly.
Fixed potential issue where golf maps would draw incorrectly.
Fixed potential issue with CIQ data fields not saving after being added to an activity data page.
Fixed potential issue with GPS elevation.
Fixed potential shutdown in morning report with a race event.
Fixed potential shutdown when a large number of maps are loaded.
Fixed potential shutdown when following a cycling course for a primary race.
Fixed potential shutdown when reviewing a map location.
Fixed potential shutdown when using redshift.
Fixed recovery time tip being cutoff in certain languages.
Fixed the pool length setting possibly missing from activity settings menu.

20231129 - User Guide - version 8 (was 7)

• November 2023 (was September 2023)
  

  • F7 Std/Pro - manual link // E2 Std/Pro - manual link
    
  • Enduro 2 - manual link // Marq 2 - manual link

20231130 - Update Map Coverage (CourseView) & Map Region Group File

• Coverage North & South America – 7.30 (was 7.20)
• Coverage EMEA – 6.90 (was 6.80)
• Coverage Pacific – 6.40 (was 6.30)
• Map Region Group File - 2.13 (was x.xx)

20231212 - System - Public 15.76

Version updates

• System Update : 15.76 (was 15.74)

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15.76 / https://forums.garmin.com/beta-program/fenix-7-series/f/announcements/354281/v15-76---live-release

Fixed an issue where some ski/snowboard runs were not tracked as expected.
Fixed an issue where ski/snowboard total descent was not reported correctly.

20231221 - System - Public 15.77

Version updates

• System Update : 15.77 (was 15.76)

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15.77 / https://forums.garmin.com/beta-program/fenix-7-series/f/announcements/355081/v15-77---live-release

Fixed a potential crash on the map page when certain maps are used.
Fixed missing ski/snowboard distance in the All Stats section for those activities.

20231225 - Pro models difference

I have included the Pro "features" in the Excel changelog, and will track any other change in the futur

• Models	Description
  Pro-Elevate5	Added Skin Temperature.
  Pro-Elevate5	Added ECG, ELECTROCARDIOGRAM. support.garmin.com/.../
  Pro-Fenix 7	Add Auto Backlight based on the ambient light.

20240104 - Map Region Grouping File - 2.14 (was 2.13)

• Component ID - 006-D9267-00
  
• Filename - 20231213--GeoRegion.db

Partial Changelog

20240222 - Update Ski Map

• 2024.10 (was 2023.20)

20240312 - Update Manual

•  March 2024 (was November 2023)

• F7 Std/Pro - manual link // E2 Std/Pro - manual link
  
• Enduro 2 - manual link // Marq 2 - manual link