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Garmin - Fenix 7 & Epix 2 Series - Excel Changelog

socorsu
over 1 year ago

Hi,

As of 2024-10-29 - System Software 18.16 / Beta 19.27

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I create a file to follow the changelog for Garmin F2/E2 Series devices, to have a quick look or a tool to search for specific Added/Improved or Fixed Features/Functions.

GDrive link to Full Changelog spreadsheets : https://bit.ly/40m2Rad

  • The First tab is for generic purpose and gives you some usefull informations and links
  • The Second tab contain all changelog for description and search --- for example Pro, Amoled, Red Shift, etc.

Our respected User Guide is now available in version 10 as of May 2024

Link To Benchmark - F7/E2 and others Benchmark (to check performance impact after system update.  Help positionning Devices in the Garmin's constellation)

Link to Teardown - F7 - Teardown // Link to Beta Program - HowTo Beta Program

Garmin Newsroom & Feature explanations

Garmin Newsroom Outdoor & Garmin Newsroom Sports&Fitness & Garmin Smartwatches Feature Updates

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Total Added Functions 186
Total Improved Functions 121
Total Fixed 571
Total Specific Model 42

GPS 10.01 FirstBeat ETE 6.20.0.4
Wi-Fi 28.17 FirstBeat THA 2.6.0.4
CIQ 5.0.1 Secure Config (Base) 0.26
BMX 17.0.0 Secure Config (Public Beta) 1.07
WHR

17.00.09
NFC 3.4.4 TopoActive (All Region)
 2024.10
WLT (ANT/BLE) 3.2.2 Map Region Grouping File
 2.18
Sensor Hub (Pro/Std) 31.09 CourseView Americas (North & South America)
 7.50
Sensor Hub (Marq2) 31.09 CourseView EMEA (Europe MEA)
 7.10
F7 Pro Touch Screen (TSC) 3.05 CourseView Pacific (Australia Oceanica)
 6.60
F7 Touch Screen (TSC) 3.04.1 Garmin Ski Map 2024.10
Epix Pro Touch Screen (TSC) 7.68 Audio Prompt Bundle 1.69
Epix Touch Screen (TSC) 12.21 Time Zone Map 37.00
MARQ2 - Touch Screen (TSC) 5.12 Magnetic DB 2.50

Emoji Font (cc-BY 4.0) 2.10
Animated Workout Strength 2.30
Animated Workout Yoga 2.10
Animated Workout Pilates 2.10
Exercise to muscle mapping 2.33

www.montre-cardio-gps.fr/

  • 0 6 months ago

    20241113 - Update Ski Map (SkiView)

    • 2024.30 (was 2024.20)
  • 0 6 months ago

    20241114 - System - 19.34

    Version updates - sub-components

    • System Update : 19.34 (was 18.16)
    • GPS : 12.00 (was 10.01)
    • CIQ : 5.0.2 (was 5.0.1)
    • WiFi : 28.19 (was 28.17)
    • Wireless Status : 0 (wasn't shown before)
    • Sensor Hub : 32.22 (was 31.09)
    • BMX : 18.1.4 (was 17.0.9)
    • WHR : 18.01.04 (was 17.00.09)
    • FirstBeat ETE : 6.22.0.3 (was 6.20.0.4)
    • FirstBeat LHA : 2.8.0.3 (was 2.6.0.4 )

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    Smartwatch And Cycling Computer Feature Updates

    Waiting for an updated User Guide ..... since June 2024

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    Changelog / forums.garmin.com/.../fenix-7-pro-system-software-19-34

    • Added courses and saved locations to device backups.
    • Function Threshold Power estimates are applied automatically after training with power.
    • Lactate Threshold estimates are applied automatically after training with heart rate.
    • Removed legacy FTP test.
    • Discard Activity now show a Red trashcan to avoid confusion.
    • Glance Heart Rate, now shows now a graph of recent HR little red line ate the right of the glance name.
    • Improved auto climb sensitivity in climbing activities.
    • Improved map controls.
    • Improved messaging for course and location backups when paired to the Explore App.
    • Misc. bug fixes and improvements.
    • Updated Translations.
    • Fix issue where overnight Skin Temperature would not be recorded (Pro Models Only.)
    • Fixed issue causing delay to the flashlight turning on when using a Connect IQ watch face.
    • Fixed issue causing loss of elevation data in a multisport activity that started with swimming.
    • Fixed issue potentially causing 0 distance for a pool swim activity.
    • Fixed issue that could cause sleep to not get recorded.
    • Fixed issue where nautical units were not applied to the auto lap setting.
    • Fixed issue with incorrect prompt saying FTP was updated.
    • Fixed possible shutdown when using Around Me to search the map.
    • Fixed potential shutdown when using the Round Trip Routing feature.
  • 0 6 months ago

    20241119 - Etyp - 2.30 (was 2.20)

    • Component ID - 006-DA699-00 & 006-da746-00
      • Seems to be relevant to EPO, satellite
    • Filenames
      • da699000d.sid
      • da746000d.sid
  • 0 6 months ago

    20241115 - Time Zone Map - 38.00 (was 37.00)

    • Component ID - 006-D1074-00
    • Filename
      • Watch - gmaptz.img
      • Garmin Express - D107400AT.img
      • MD5 - 3759414607278bc9321e6ab707074f79

    Partial Changelog

    Version Description
    38.00 Updated time zone information for Mexico and Kazakhstan
    38.00 Updated time zone border areas for the United Staets, Canada, Europe, and Eastern Europe
    37.00 Updating Database
    36.00 United States, Canada, and Europe - Some border areas were redrawn for better accuracy
    36.00 Kazakhstan - change from using two time zones to observing only one
  • 0 5 months ago

    20241204 - Update TopoActive Europe

    • TopoActive  – 2024.20 (was 2024.10)
      • Africa
      • Australia and Oceania
      • Europe --> size - 12,37 Go
      • Middle East and Central Asia
      • North America
      • South America
  • 0 5 months ago

    20241204 - Update CourseView (Golf, Coverage)

    • CourseView Americas (North & South America) – 7.60 (was 7.50)
    • CourseView Europe Middle East Africa (EMEA) – 7.20 (was 7.10)
    • CourseView Pacific (Australia Oceanica) – 6.70 (was 6.60)
  • 0 5 months ago

    20241209 - Map Region Grouping File - 2.20 (was 2.19)

    • Component ID - 006-D9267-00
    • Filename - 20241209--GeoRegion.db

    Partial Changelog

    Version Description
    2.20 Updating data
    2.19 Updating file
    2.18 Updating data
    2.14 Added the missing translation for Asia languages (th, ja, ko, zh, zh_CHT)
  • 0 5 months ago

    20241211 - System - 19.41

    Version updates - sub-components

    • no change

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    19.41/ https://forums.garmin.com/outdoor-recreation/outdoor-recreation/f/fenix-7-series/398194/fenix-7-pro-system-software-19-41

    • Fixed Potential Connect IQ application Crash.
    • Fixed issue where the device's workout schedule would not match Garmin Connect.
    • Fixed issue where weekly totals would be incorrect after changing the "First Day of Week" setting.
    • Fixed issue where pan/zoom icons don't appear on the map.
    • Fixed possible issue where sleep mode would re-enable after sleep tracking ended.
    • Fixed possible shutdown when saving or discarding an activity.
    • Fixed possible issue where workout names would not be translated in some languages.
  • 0 4 months ago

    20250212 - System - 20.16

    Version updates - sub-components

    • System Update : 20.16 (was 19.41)
    • GPS : 13.00 (was 12.00)
    • CIQ : 5.1.0 (was 5.0.2) --> bring CIQ System 8
    • WiFi : 28.27 (was 28.19)
    • Sensor Hub : 33.13 (was 32.22)
    • BMX : 19.1.2 (was 18.1.4)
    • WHR : 19.01.02 (was 18.01.04)
    • FirstBeat ETE : 6.23.0.4 (was 6.22.0.3)
    • FirstBeat LHA : 2.9.0.4 (was 2.8.0.3)
    • NFC : 3.4.8 (was 3.4.4)
    • WLT : 3.2.8 (was 3.2.3)

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    https://forums.garmin.com/outdoor-recreation/outdoor-recreation/f/fenix-7-series/403727/fenix-7-fenix-7-pro-system-software-20-16

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    Type Models Description Public Beta Remark
    Added All Added CIQ System 8: Supports the latest Connect IQ apps, watch faces, and data fields. x x
    Added All Added connection type information for paired sensors. x
    Added All Added open connections notification to heart rate broadcast app. x x
    Added All Added Body Battery TrueUp x x not mention in changelog
    Added All Added Workout Execution Score Improvements(from 2024-Q4) x not mention in changelog
    Added All Added marquee in smart notification widget. x x
    Improved All Improved Swim workout rest screen. x x
    Improved All Updated Running Track Database. x x
    Improved All Updated Training Readiness factors page. x
    Improved All Updated Translations. x x
    Improved All Various bug fixes and improvements. x x
    Changed All Removed Sensors & Accessories Auto Discover feature x x not mention in changelog
    Fixed All Fixed abnormal cadence issue when using metronome. x x
    Fixed All Fixed adding glance folders via Android GCM. x x
    Fixed All Fixed color of BMX cycling profile. x x
    Fixed All Fixed crash after panning or zooming in map. x x
    Fixed All Fixed devices not entering MTP mode when gaming sensors are enabled. x x
    Fixed All Fixed Elevation Alert Tones. x x
    Fixed All Fixed headphones not connecting on first attempt. x x
    Fixed All Fixed heart rate sensors not turning off in battery saver mode. x bug during beta
    Fixed All Fixed image drawing for Outdoor Map Plus. x x
    Fixed All Fixed map not fully drawing. x bug during beta
    Fixed All Fixed map settings not updating when changed. x bug during beta
    Fixed All Fixed possible crash in the Coach widget. x x
    Fixed All Fixed possible crash in the smart notification widget. x x
    Fixed All Fixed possible crash on structured workouts. x x
    Fixed All Fixed Potential LiveTrack Crash. x bug during beta
    Fixed All Fixed possible crash when syncing headphones. x
  • 0 3 months ago

    20250213 - Update Ski Map (SkiView)

    • 2025.10 (was 2024.30)