Garmin - Fenix 7 & Epix 2 Series - Excel Changelog

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/

  • 20250611 - Map Region Grouping File - 2.22 (was 2.20)

    • Component ID - 006-D9267-00
    • Filename - 20250522--GeoRegion.db

    Partial Changelog

    Version Description
    2.22 Updating data
    2.20 Updating data
    2.19 Updating file
    2.18 Updating data
  • 20250618 - System - Public - 22.06

    Version updates - sub-components

    • System Update : 22.06 (was 21.19)

    forums.garmin.com/.../fenix-7-fenix-7-pro-system-software-22-06

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    Type Models Description Public Beta
    Added All Added Reps and Set time data fields to HIIT activity. x x
    Improved All Improved swim activity rest screen. x x
    Changed All Removed edit option from un-editable Garmin Coach workouts. x x
    Fixed All Fixed activity map track log color setting. x x
    Fixed All Fixed activity power modes not changing the satellite modes. x x
    Fixed All Fixed crash when connecting to a GoPro via CIQ x x
    Fixed All Fixed dew point inconsistencies between Fahrenheit and Celsius. x x
    Fixed All Fixed E-bike battery and range activity field positioning. x x
    Fixed All Fixed HRV glance cutting off units in large text mode. x x
    Fixed All Fixed music volume page not updating. x x
    Fixed All Fixed possible crash in the sleep coach widget x x
    Fixed All Fixed possible crash on open connection info page. x x
    Fixed All Fixed selecting back to start and end hunt on hunting activity map. x x
    Fixed All Fixed timer not changing to running timer when restart is enabled. x x
    Fixed All Fixed watch face blanking when using heart rate data fields in low power mode. x x
  • 20250723 - Update CourseView (Golf, Coverage)

    • CourseView Americas (Golf North america) – 25.10 (was 25.10)
    • CourseView Europe Middle East, Africa & Oceania (Golf Europe & Pacific) – 25.10 (was 25.10)
    • Waiting for - CourseView Pacific (Golf Australia & New Zealand) – 25.20 (was 25.10)
  • 20250725 - Text Prompt Bundle - 2.04 (was x.xx)

    • Component ID - 006-DB675-00
    • Filename - text_prompt.bundle.sar
  • 20250807 - Update CourseView (Golf, Coverage)

    • already pushed - CourseView Americas (Golf North america) – 25.20 (was 25.10)
    • already pushed - CourseView Europe Middle East, Africa & Oceania (Golf Europe) – 25.20 (was 25.10)
    • 20250807 - CourseView Pacific (Golf Australia & New Zealand) – 25.20 (was 25.10)
  • 20250911 - Etyp - 2.50 (was 2.40)

    • Component ID - 006-DA699-00
      • Seems to be relevant to EPO, satellite
    • Filenames
      • da69900.sid
  • Hi, please all, thanks not to comment, or post question under this thread.
    This post is here only to follow software changes and update Nerd
    Do not hesitate to contact me through Direct Message !
    Thanks for your understanding.

  • 20250911 - System - Public - 23.18

    Version updates - sub-components

    • System Update : 23.18 (was 22.05)
    • CIQ : 5.2.0 (was 5.1.1)
    • WHR/BMX : 20.06.02 (was 20.06.00)
    • Sensor Hub : 34.13 (was 34.12)
    • Firstbeat ETE : 6.24.0.8 (was 6.24.0.6)
    • Firstbeat LHA : 2.10.0.8 (was 2.10.0.6)

    forums.garmin.com/.../fenix-7-tactix-7-non-pro-system-software-23-18

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    Manual updated - version 12 - August 2025

    www8.garmin.com/.../GUID-CA57BF17-793A-403C-B89E-F7B2E93D340A-homepage.html

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    Type Models Description Public Beta
    Added All Added a new tip to display during a rest set in a Pool Swim activity. x x
    Added All Added an option under Audio Prompt to enable or disable prompt output on connected devices (phone or headphone) x x
    Added All Added new feature for certain sensors to pair over ANT and BLE+ x x
    Added All Added Passcode feature x x
    Improved All Updated the breath variation page to use a line graph. x x
    Improved All Updated the Recent Stress Widget to now match the appearance of Fenix 8 x x
    Fixed All Fixed a possible crash on the Battery Notification Settings page. x
    Fixed All Fixed a possible crash on the climb pro data page. x x
    Fixed All Fixed a possible crash when attempting to view Battery Saver Profile under Power Manager (Watch and Connect app) x x
    Fixed All Fixed a possible crash with external device/sensor (Shimano Di2) x
    Fixed All Fixed AB connection issues with Kestral device. x
    Fixed All Fixed an issue where course distance data would sometimes incorrectly be set to nautical miles. x x
    Fixed All Fixed an issue where courses would sometimes fail to load. x
    Fixed All Fixed an issue where pairing CT10 sensors would fail. x x
    Fixed All Fixed an issue where translation are not used accordingly. x
    Fixed All Fixed an issue with golf club tracking x x
    Fixed All Fixed an issue with navigation in the Hunt activity. x x
    Fixed All Fixed an issue with rep counting in Strength activities. x x
    Fixed All Fixed an issue with the displayed weight in Strength activities. x
    Fixed All Fixed an issue with the IR widget so that it will always automatically get added after the first pair x
    Fixed All Fixed an issue with where selecting the Last Ride data would incorrectly show the Last Run page. x x
    Fixed All Fixed incorrect data being displayed on the laps review page in the Pool Swim activity. x x
    Fixed All Fixed incorrect distance data from sometimes being displayed when navigating a course. x x
    Fixed All Fixed Navigation prompts from sounding when all audio prompts are disabled. x x
    Fixed All Fixed the displayed weight on Strength edit set page to match other Strength-related page. x x
    Fixed Tactix7 Fixed Wind Direction Changing When Connecting to a LRF (Tactix Only.) x x
  • Hi, please all, thanks not to comment, or post question under this thread.
    This post is here only to follow software changes and update Nerd
    Do not hesitate to contact me through Direct Message !
    Thanks for your understanding.