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
  • 20250613 - System - BETA - 22.05

    Version updates - sub-components

    • System Update : 22.05 (was 21.19)

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    22.05b - https://forums.garmin.com/beta-program/fenix-7-series/f/announcements/413729/beta-version-22-03-is-now-available-ota-over-the-air-for-all-models

    • Fixed crash when connecting to a GoPro via CIQ
    • Fixed music volume page not updating
    • Fixed possible crash in the sleep coach widget

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    22.03b - https://forums.garmin.com/beta-program/fenix-7-series/f/announcements/413729/beta-version-22-03-is-now-available-ota-over-the-air-for-all-models

    • Added Reps and Set time data fields to HIIT activity.
    • Improved swim activity rest screen.
    • Removed edit option from un-editable Garmin Coach workouts.
    • Fixed activity map track log color setting.
    • Fixed activity power modes not changing the satellite modes.
    • Fixed dew point inconsistencies between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
    • Fixed E-bike battery and range activity field positioning.
    • Fixed HRV glance cutting off units in large text mode.
    • Fixed music volume page not updating.
    • Fixed possible crash on open connection info page.
    • Fixed selecting back to start and end hunt on hunting activity map.
    • Fixed timer not changing to running timer when restart is enabled.
    • Fixed watch face blanking when using heart rate data fields in low power mode.
  • 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
  • 20250804 - System - BETA 23.08

    Version updates - sub-components

    • System Update : 23.08 (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)

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    23.08b - forums.garmin.com/.../beta-version-23-08-is-now-available-ota-over-the-air-for-all-models

    • Added new feature for certain sensors to pair over ANT and BLE+
    • Fixed AB connection issues with Kestral device.
    • Fixed an issue where translation are not used accordingly.

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    23.06b - forums.garmin.com/.../beta-version-23-06---check-for-updates-only

    • Fixed a possible crash on the Battery Notification Settings page.
    • Fixed an issue where courses would sometimes fail to load.
    • Fixed a possible crash when attempting to view Battery Saver Profile under Power Manager (Watch and Connect app)
    • Fixed a possible crash with external device/sensor (Shimano Di2)

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    23.05b - forums.garmin.com/.../beta-version-23-05---check-for-updates-only

    • Added a new tip to display during a rest set in a Pool Swim activity.
    • Updated the breath variation page to use a line graph.
    • Updated the Recent Stress Widget to now match the appearance of Fenix 8
    • Fixed a possible crash on the climb pro data page.
    • Fixed an issue where course distance data would sometimes incorrectly be set to nautical miles.
    • Fixed an issue with where selecting the Last Ride data would incorrectly show the Last Run page.
    • Fixed incorrect data being displayed on the laps review page in the Pool Swim activity.
    • Fixed incorrect distance data from sometimes being displayed when navigating a course.
    • Fixed Navigation prompts from sounding when all audio prompts are disabled.
    • Fixed the displayed weight on Strength edit set page to match other Strength-related page.
    • Fixed an issue with golf club tracking
    • Fixed Wind Direction Changing When Connecting to a LRF (Tactix Only.)
  • 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)
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