Garmin How-To - Public Beta Program

Hi,

Enrolling in and Learning About Garmin Beta Software Program - Same process for all eligible devices

The public forums will remain as is.  A place for anyone to have a conversation about their given products.

• BETA update type
  
  • First type : OTA - Over The Air, WiFi  or Bluetooth Garmin Connect Mobile (GCM) or OTC - Over The Cable, Computer / Garmin Express (GE)
  • Second Type : Side Load --> Manual installation
• Only devices enrolled in the Public Beta program will receive our Public Beta updates. More info on how to join the program is available here

- Enroll to Beta Program

Public Beta software will only be delivered to those individuals who have signed up to receive them via their Garmin Connect Account.  This software will be delivered via our traditional paths (Garmin Connect Mobile, Wi-Fi, Garmin Express).

• • 1. Sign into Garmin Connect - https://connect.garmin.com/modern/
    2. Click  in the upper right
    3. Click Device Settings to the product you want to enroll
    4. Click Join Beta Software Program
    5. Read and Agree to the terms

https://forums.garmin.com/beta-program/w/beta-wiki/112/how-to-enroll-for-public-beta-program

• "This device cannot be enrolled in the Garmin beta software program at this time"
  • "Please note that for your device to be eligible to join this program, it can only be registered to one Garmin account"
  • Or search for your forum thread and Garmin representative will verify and help you
    https://forums.garmin.com/beta-program/fenix-7-series/f/community-discussion/360003/if-you-cannot-sign-up-for-our-public-beta-program---post-in-this-thread
• Due to unique aspects of your watch software, you will not be able to sign-up your watch
  
  • SE Asia/APAC version
    
  • watch with Aviation features
    

- Return to Live software / Backdate

https://forums.garmin.com/beta-program/w/beta-wiki/145/how-to-return-to-live-software

"When you exit the beta software, it will remain on your device until the final version of the software is available"

Otherwise you can backdate to Public System version using the backdate version included in archive on the first Beta announcement post

If you choose to backdate software, your watch will not be able to download the same Beta update again. You will need to wait for the next Public Beta to be made available, at which point selecting Check For Updates will download the newer software. In other words, if you backdate software, you will stay on that backdated version until another new version is available.

If you choose to backdate software, the Backup And Restore feature will help you reapply your preferred settings. More info on using this feature is available here: https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=fLogiPl4Vr5p8u0bFNWmK7 ( for compatible wtahces)

Please note that backdating software will always clear all settings on your Garmin product (For example Forerunner and older generation watches )

- Direct link to Beta space (search for your model)

https://forums.garmin.com/beta-program/

- Discuss and report Beta issue, report, etc. only in the relevant device's forum

https://forums.garmin.com/beta-program/fenix-7-series/public-beta-reports/

If you observe any bugs related to the Beta software, post a detailed report of the issue in the appropriate bug report thread below.  Refer to the help article here for details regarding the kind of information needed when posting a bug report.

If you see that your bug is already reported, be sure to +1 the bug report and add any relevant information to the thread that may be helpful in further troubleshooting the issue.

- Compatible Devices, 2024-09-25