Garmin - Fenix 7 & Epix 2 Series - Excel Changelog

20240313 - System - Public 16.22

Version updates

• System Update : 16.22  (was 15.77)
• GPS : 9.05 (was 7.02)
• CIQ : 5.0.0 (was 4.2.4)
• BMX : 15.5.0 (was 14.0.6)
• WHR : 15.05.00 (was 14.00.06)
• Wi-Fi : 28.09 (was 28.05)
• Sensor Hub : 28.11 (was 27.18)
• NFC : 3.3.1 (was 3.3.0)
• FirstBeat ETE: 6.18.0.5 (was 6.17.2.5)
• FirstBeat LHA: 2.4.0.5 (was 2.3.2.5)

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https://www.garmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/wearables/garmin-releases-new-features-and-band-options-for-select-smartwatches/

https://www8.garmin.com/wearables/PDF/WearablesSoftwareUpdate/2024/March2024.pdf

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Additional Note about Audio Prompts: This update includes changes related to Audio Prompts ("Added support for Male audio prompts.")

These Audio Prompts are heard when your watch is connected to Bluetooth headphones.

Your watch needs to do this second check for updates while on v16.22 in order to download these files. Main Menu - System - Software Update - Check for Updates

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16.22 / https://forums.garmin.com/outdoor-recreation/outdoor-recreation/f/fenix-7-series/364135/fenix-7-system-software-16-22

Added automatic activity type detection within multisport activities.
Added CIQ System7.
Added Jump Rope activity.
Added quick flashlight control when using double-tap LIGHT to enable the LED flashlight, for models with this hardware.
Added Sleep Coach widget glance.
Added support for Male audio prompts.
Added database of 400m running tracks all over the world.
Added the ability to double-tap the screen in golf green view to mark your current position as the hole location, if you are standing on the green.
Connect IQ bug fixes and improvements.
Fixed bug with "Footpod Connected" banner showing when paired to HRM strap.
Fixed CIQ animations.
Fixed issue where backlight would always stay on when night vision is enabled (Tactix 7 non-AMOLED models only).
Fixed issue where date format setting would not sync down from Garmin Connect during device setup.
Fixed issue where navigation could incorrectly also include a straight-line routing back to start.
Fixed issue where primary race widget would not show results of race completed earlier in the day.
Fixed issue where Spotify shuffle and repeat controls would not work.
Fixed issue with city search where some cities would not be found.
Fixed issue with error icon incorrectly drawing next to the smart notification widget glance.
Fixed issue with some widget glance folder views when in large font mode.
Fixed potential issue causing shutdowns when using heart rate in Connect IQ.
Fixed potential issue where flashlight could enable during a treadmill activity.
Fixed potential issue with temperature data fields on CIQ watch faces.
Fixed potential issues when configuring map layer toggles when subscribed to Outdoor Maps+.
Fixed potential shutdown due to WeChat Pay.
Fixed potential shutdown when deleting a course.
Fixed potential shutdown when launching a workout in the workouts app.
Fixed potential shutdown when listening to music during an activity.
Fixed potential shutdown when requesting weather data.
Fixed potential shutdown when resetting device to default settings.
Fixed potential shutdown with CIQ widget glances.
Fixed UI issue in golf activity on FMB page.
Fixed widget glance folder view for Fish Forecast widget.
Improved '5 Minute' backlight timeout setting to 'No Timeout' (non-AMOLED only.)
Improved display of ski/snowboard activity summaries to exclude chairlift data.
Improved incident detection not supported banner to only show once per power cycle of the device.
Improved Max Heart Rate prompt.
Improved scaling on elevation charts to show more variation in elevation where it previously looked flat.
Improved weather to not show misleading information if it's older than an hour.
Updated translations.

20240319 - Time Zone Map - 36.00 (was 35.00)

• Component ID - 006-D1074-00
• Filename
  • Watch - gmaptz.img (thanks wschoot )
    
  • Garmin Express - D107400AR.img
    
  • MD5 - 14e5188212dbf8e5947cb19c28a58e92
    

Partial Changelog

20240319 - Audio Prompt Bundle - 1.67 (was unknown)

• Component ID - 006-DA569-00
  
• Filename - prompt_bundle.hvm

Changelog

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Thanks wschoot for contacting me through Private Message to identify all the necessary information

20240409 - Time Zone Map - 37.00 (was 36.00)

• Component ID - 006-D1074-00
• Filename
  • Watch - gmaptz.img
    
  • Garmin Express - D107400AS.img
    
  • MD5 - e7a74dedc66fe9f1367721bda41e2a8b
    

Partial Changelog

20240410 - Update TopoActive Europe

• TopoActive  – 2024.10 (was 2023.10)
  • Africa
  • Australia and Oceania
  • Europe --> size - 11,22 Go
  • Middle East and Central Asia
  • North America
  • South America

More information - https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=LR6HR5Xul6A9zoxySC5KM9

20240419 - Update CourseView (Golf)

• Coverage North & South America – 7.40 (was 7.30)
• Coverage EMEA – 7.00 (was 6.90)
• Coverage Pacific – 6.50 (was 6.40)

20240517 - System - 17.20

Version updates - sub-components

• System Update : 17.20 (was 16.22)
• GPS : 10.00 (was 9.05)
• BMX : 16.1.2 (was 15.5.0)
• WHR : 16.01.02 (was 15.05.00)
• Wi-Fi : 28.15 (was 28.09)
• Sensor Hub : 30.23 (was 28.11)
• FirstBeat ETE: 6.19.0.4 (was 6.18.0.5)
• FirstBeat LHA: 2.5.0.4 (was 2.4.0.5)
• E2 standard TSC (Touch Screen) : 12.21 (was 10.07)

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https://www8.garmin.com/wearables/PDF/WearablesSoftwareUpdate/2024/June2024.pdf

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17.20 / https://forums.garmin.com/outdoor-recreation/outdoor-recreation/f/fenix-7-series/372114/fenix-7-pro-system-software-17-20

Added Applied Ballistics Wind Mode (Tactix only).
Added audio prompts for course points - through Smartphone Garmin Connect Mobile
Added heart rate dynamic source switching to select the best heart rate data source (watch or chest HRM) to improve accuracy during running activities.
Added Find My Phone During a GPS activity.
Added Garmin Messenger App.
Added Indoor Walk activity.
Added Recovery Advisor as an option in Morning Report and Glances.
Added Self Evaluation to more activity types.
CIQ bug fixes and improvements.
Improved access to additional characters on the touch keyboard by adding a press and hold option to some keys.
Outdoor Maps+ improvements.
Renamed 'Climb' sport to 'Mountaineering.'
Updated translations.
Fixed errant warnings about trolling motor.
Fixed incorrect battery estimate prior to Expedition activities.
Fixed issue causing heart rate charts to not show up on some watch faces.
Fixed issue causing Outdoor Maps+ to request data endlessly.
Fixed issue causing the cadence flashlight to enable incorrectly when in an activity Resume Later state.
Fixed issue where "Lap Discarded" keeps flashing on screen after activity was saved.
Fixed issue where the X icon was still showing as Twitter.
Fixed issue where WiFi was required to delete an already downloaded Outdoor Maps+ bundle.
Fixed issue with auto pause speed picker.
Fixed issue with Outdoor Maps+ deleting layers unexpectedly.
Fixed issue with ski run count in the Last Sport glance.
Fixed issue with the altimeter glance when in large font mode.
Fixed possible shutdown inside the Body Battery widget.
Fixed potential issue with downloading large music playlists.
Fixed potential issue with the weather map overlay.
Fixed potential shutdown on Navigate page.
Fixed potential shutdown when loading activity history with Auto Lock enabled.

20240521 - Update Manual - v10

•  May 2024 (was March 2024)
  • F7 Std/Pro - manual link // E2 Std/Pro - manual link
    
  • Enduro 2 - manual link // Marq 2 - manual link

20240524 - System - 17.23

Version updates - sub-components

• System Update : 17.23 (was 17.20)

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https://www8.garmin.com/wearables/PDF/WearablesSoftwareUpdate/2024/June2024.pdf

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17.23 / https://forums.garmin.com/outdoor-recreation/outdoor-recreation/f/fenix-7-series/372113/fenix-7-system-software-17-23

Fixed potential shutdown after software update.
Fixed issue that could cause potential shutdown when starting an activity.

20240628 - System - 17.28

Version updates - sub-components

• System Update : 17.28 (was 17.23)

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17.28 / https://forums.garmin.com/outdoor-recreation/outdoor-recreation/f/fenix-7-series/376551/fenix-7-pro-system-software-17-28

Fixed issue causing Daily Suggested Workouts to fail to prompt.
Miscellaneous Improvements.