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Instinct 3 Solar/AMOLED/Crossover System Software 13.29

Garmin-Jim — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:21:49 GMT

Hello Instinct E users,

We have fully release software version 13.29 to 100%.

13.29 Change Log (since 13.28, current Public release):

Fixed possible crash when using Interval Workouts.

Instinct E System Software 13.28

Garmin-Laurie — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:58:57 GMT

Hello Instinct E users,

We have fully release software version 13.28 to 100%.

13.28 Change Log (since 13.26, current Public release):

Fixed issue where Goal Alert might not display.
Miscellaneous Gear Tracking fixes and improvements.

Instinct E System Software 13.27

Garmin-Laurie — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:08:26 GMT

Hello Instinct E users,

We have started the Public Live Roll out for the latest System Software version 13.27. We are currently at 50% for this release.

13.27 Change Log (since 13.26, current Public release):

Fixed issue where Goal Alert might not display.
Miscellaneous Gear Tracking fixes and improvements.

Instinct E System Software 13.26

Garmin-Laurie — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:26:42 GMT

Hello Instinct E users,

We have started the rollout of System Software 13.26 this update also includes a mobile translation update, currently we are at 50% with this rollout and will increase the % as time goes by.

13.26 Change Log (since 12.23/12.26):

All I3/IE:
Added Treadmill Walk activity.
Added ability to save distance to Indoor Row activities.
Added support for Smart Wake alarm setting.
Added customizations to Morning Report.
Added ability to view inReach data when connection is not available.
Fixed various issues in swim activities related to swim times, rest times, SWOLF scores, and calories.
Fixed inReach notifications when using Open connection.
Fixed issue where long inReach messages would not display when using Open connection.
Fixed potential lag in inReach glance.
Fixed issue where workouts could be duplicated after editing in GCM.
Fixed training menu missing in Pool Swim activities.
Fixed issue where device could re-enter sleep mode after it was toggled off.
Fixed possible crash when broadcasting heart rate.
Fixed potential crash when enabling Smart Wake for the first time.
Fixed possible crash on power up.

Solar/AMOLED/Crossover Only:
Added support for Pack Weight in Stair Stepper and Floor Climb activities.
Training Readiness improvements.
Fixed 3rd party laser range finders not getting ballistic data (Tactical only).

AMOLED/Crossover Only:
Improvements to the icons that display with notifications.
Fixed potential issue where CIQ app icon would display incorrectly in app list.

Solar/AMOLED Only:
Added health features and short workouts for truck drivers.

Solar/E Only:
Fixed potential crash when disconnecting from a computer.

Crossover Only:
Added additional watch face designs.
Fixed issue where battery life estimate could be incorrect.
Fixed workout animations.
Fixed issue with setting weight in Strength activity.

Instinct E System Software 13.25

Garmin-Laurie — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:09:23 GMT

Hello Instinct E users,

We have started the rollout of System Software 13.25 this update also includes a mobile translation update, currently we are at 20% with this rollout and will increase the % as time goes by.

13.25 Change Log (Since version 13.24:

Fixed potential issue that may cause Crash with Smart Alarm

13.24 Change Log (since 12.23/12.26):

All I3/IE:
Added Treadmill Walk activity.
Added support for Trucking features.
Added ability to save distance to Indoor Row activities.
Added support for Smart Wake alarm setting.
Added customizations to Morning Report.
Added ability to view inReach data when connection is not available.
Fixed various issues in swim activities related to swim times, rest times, SWOLF scores, and calories.
Fixed inReach notifications when using Open connection.
Fixed issue where long inReach messages would not display when using Open connection.
Fixed potential lag in inReach glance.
Fixed issue where workouts could be duplicated after editing in GCM.
Fixed training menu missing in Pool Swim activities.
Fixed issue where device could re-enter sleep mode after it was toggled off.
Fixed possible crash when broadcasting heart rate.

Solar/AMOLED/Crossover Only:
Added support for Pack Weight in Stair Stepper and Floor Climb activities.
Training Readiness improvements.

AMOLED/Crossover Only:
Improvements to the icons that display with notifications.
Fixed potential issue where CIQ app icon would display incorrectly in app list.

Solar/E Only:
Fixed potential crash when disconnecting from a computer.

Crossover Only:
Added additional watch face designs.
Fixed issue where battery life estimate could be incorrect.
Fixed workout animations.
Fixed issue with setting weight in Strength activity.

Instinct E System Software 13.24

Garmin-Laurie — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:43:14 GMT

Hello Instinct E uses,

We have started the rollout of System Software 13.24 this update also includes a mobile translation update, currently we are at 20% with this rollout and will increase the % as time goes by.

13.24 Change Log (since 12.23/12.26):

Instinct E real measurements

8677369 — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:32:30 GMT

Hi all. I own an instinct 3 45 mm and really was surprised that the real measurements are not 45 mm, but 48 mm. For me too big, except for hiking.

I still want a smaller instinct for daily wear, but can someone tell me the real (!) measurements?

I know I could test it myself but it seems I can only find them online.

Sincerely

Erik

Ausschalten akustische Hinweise auf Pace während der Aufzeichnung von Aktivitäten.

michaelstefanhoermann — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 06:38:05 GMT

Ich habe seit ein paar Wochen eine Garmin Instinct E und auf meinem iphone die App Garmin Connect.
Wenn ich laufen gehe, das Training mit der Uhr aufzeichne und über Kopfhörer podcasts höre, kommen ständig ansagen über die pace.
Das will ich abschalten.
Kann mir jemand sagen, wie das geht?
Vielen Dank vorab für Eure Hilfe

++Garmin-Laurie

Instinct E System Software 12.23

Garmin-Laurie — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 19:29:28 GMT

Hello Instinct E users,

We have now rolled SW version 12.23 out to 100%,

Change Log:

Fixed potential issue with adding apps in GCM.

Solar/E Only:

Fixed issue where CIQ apps could not download content such as courses or workouts.

My Instinct E wanted to upload a new version, not it is "restarting" for several hours now.

5841296 — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 21:54:25 GMT

Not sure where to ask this question, but my new Instinct E wanted to update new software version, so I said OK. Now it has been "restarting" for several hours now. Won't let me turn it off, reboot, or access anything. Any clue?

Instinct E System Software 12.21

Garmin-Laurie — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:43:04 GMT

Hello Instinct E users,

We have now fully released System Software 12.21.

Change Log

All I3/IE:

Added support for Health Status. Provides health data changes and overall wellbeing for display on the Garmin Connect app.
Added support for editing custom and proximity alerts in GCM.
Added support for updating sensor software over BLE.
Improved Area Calc app UI.
Fixed issues with interval alerts for quick timer.
Fixed issue where messenger glance could be added twice.
Fixed incorrect or missing units in Messenger message details.
Fixed potential issue where course elevation plot would be flat.
Fixed issue where OHR could not be enabled by a power mode if the system setting was off.
Fixed issue where some activity names would not be translated.
Fixed issue in DogTrack where dog pointer direction would not match handheld.

Solar/E only:

Added Steps data field.
Added Pulse Ox watch face data field option.
Added Recovery Time watch face data field option.
Fixed possible battery drain when using CIQ watch faces.
Fixed issue where software update would not immediately appear after "Check for Updates".
Fixed issues with Weather app when accessed from the app list.
Fixed DogTrack distance when using Metric units.
Fixed issue where watch face charts could show old data.
Fixed calendar watch face data field showing events from future dates.
Fixed potential graphical glitch on Morning Report watch face.

Solar/AMOLED only:

Added support for HRM Pace & Distance over BLE.

AMOLED only:

Added UTC data field option to more watch faces.
Added barometer data field option to default watch face.
Fixed Morning Report and Workout animations (45mm only).

Solar only:

Fixed crash when viewing daily suggested workouts.
Fixed load ratio graph indicator.

Crossover only:

Added additional watch face design.
Various UI fixes and improvements.
Fixed issue where hands could become stuck after completing an activity.
Fixed various sensor menu issues.
Fixed golf club sensor info page.
Fixed missed call animation.
Fixed barometer chart scale.
Fixed Kill Switch countdown (Tactical only).

Instinct E System Software 10.36

Garmin-Jimmy — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:12:05 GMT

Hello Insinct E users,

Today we started the rollout of System Software 10.36, currently we are at 100% with this rollout.

Change Log

Fixed potential issues when accessing Broadcast HR from hot key.

Fixed CIQ data fields stopping after accessing a CIQ glance.
Fixed current temperature in weather glance when value is 100 or greater.

Instinct E System Software 10.30

Garmin-Jimmy — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 19:55:40 GMT

Hello Instinct E users,

We have fully released software version 10.30.

Change Log

Added Interval Alerts to Timers (non-Tactical).
Fixed issue with Power Modes menu in GCM.
Fixed issue where Area Calc results could be incorrect.
Fixed potential issue with HR zones.
Fixed issue where DogTrack distance would not display values greater than one mile.
Fixed issue with Nautical Distance data field.
Fixed potential crash when viewing glances.
Fixed missing options when editing Activities & Apps in GCM.

Garmin Instinct E - Lack of features

psman — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 15:31:53 GMT

Dear Garmin,

you’ve made huge mistake by ignoring your loyal users. For example my wife needs Garmin Instinct (w this screen is important) in size 40mm.

you have made only Garmin Instinct E in this size but you cut very important features from it. Training status, Regeneration time. On Watch faces bike km, run km, regeneration.

what should we do? We can’t buy Garmin Instinct 3, because it is too git (smallest size is 45mm). Why did you do it? Why you’ve made small watches without full functionality comparing to Garmin Instinct 2S?

Why?!?!?

Please explain to us what should we do now?

Instinct E System Software 9.25

Garmin-Jimmy — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:29:33 GMT

Hello Instinct E users,

We have fully released software version 9.25

Change log (since 9.21, currently Live):

Fixed possible issue that could force device into critical battery mode.

Solar/E only:

Fixed connectivity issues with BLE sensors.

Battery Goes from 100 to 0 within 5 minutes but acts fine

MattZ — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 13:08:25 GMT

I bought the watch yesterday and when I let it charge to 100 I put it on after not even 5 minutes it says entering battery saving mode and shows it at 0%. I’m still able to use gps and everything and when I turn off and back on it shows the real percentage then goes back to 0. Checked software it’s completely up to date. It also seems to be turning on battery saving mode by itself even when I hit No. I tried a factory reset and it still has the problem.

Instinct E System Software 9.21

Garmin-Jimmy — Tue, 27 May 2025 20:37:14 GMT

Hello Instinct E users,

Today we started the rollout of System Software 9.21, currently we are at 20% with this rollout and we will increase the % as time goes by.

Change Log

Fixed potential crash during GPS activities.

Instinct E System Software 9.20

Garmin-Jimmy — Tue, 13 May 2025 18:06:53 GMT

Hello Instinct E users,

We have fully released System Software 9.20.

Change Log

Added support for Garmin Connect+ .
Supports the detection of breathing variations during sleep.
Supports passcode security feature with wrist detection.
Added support for additional locations in Weather glance.
Added Daily Suggested Workouts to Workouts app.
Fixed possible freeze when viewing daily summary.
Fixed activity power mode setting in GCM.
Fixed issue where HR glance could not be accessed when WHR was disabled.
Fixed access to activities from History glance.
Fixed issue where battery estimate would incorrectly display "Low" during indoor activities.
Fixed issue where battery estimate would not adjust correctly when editing power mode.
Fixed crash while plugged in to computer.
Fixed possible crash when disconnecting from computer.
Fixed watch face month abbreviation.

Garmin Instinct endless charging loop

8884702 — Tue, 06 May 2025 18:59:20 GMT

My Garmin instinct does not turn on. When charger is placed on device the low battery sign shows up and the watch starts up for a few seconds with the Garmin start up logo showing then it goes back to the low battery sign. This keeps repeating.

Instinct E System Software 8.09

Garmin-Jimmy — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:40:43 GMT

Hello Instinct E users,

We have fully released System Software version 8.09.

Instinct E

Change Log

Added Area Calc app.
Added additional controls menu items.
Added After Sunset gesture setting.
Added History glance.
Added Pulse Ox screen to Altitude Acclimation widget.
Added support for Daily Summary.
Fixed issue adding glance folders in Android GCM.
Fixed Reply for inReach Messenger notifications.
Fixed HRV chart scaling issue.
(If you receive an error updating through Garmin Express, please unplug your device and update through the Garmin Connect Mobile app.)

Benchmark - Instinct E

socorsu — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:19:48 GMT

Hi,

Someone here to do a benchmark on Instinct E ?

Depending on the CIQ API Level, some tool could not work until update or gives you partial info.

First App - CIQ Benchmark v2 - https://apps.garmin.com/apps/d3b74474-7663-42f5-9bcb-d20cd5ce96f3
- or v1 - apps.garmin.com/.../7d836871-cf67-4963-b56b-1d81a7808ba0
  - Discuss here in the forum - https://forums.garmin.com/developer/connect-iq/f/showcase/3491/app-connect-iq-benchmark-v2
Second App - 3D Benchmark v2- https://apps.garmin.com/apps/c8ca0ba2-b07f-451a-88da-e50305a3ec5c
- support lastest generation devices (F8/FRx70/Venu/VA, etc.) - It's released by Navicom, based on Tomas Slavicek, it's source code is shared github.

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Thanks to post the reply in this format if possible (for CIQ Benchmark) :

Model Name | Model ID | System Version | CIQ version | CPU result/Pips result
example :
- Fenix 6 Pro | 006-B3290-00 | SW 25.00 | 260 x 260 | ciq 3.4.0 | cpu 4.4/ 32.3 Pips

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I try to position the device in the Garmin constellation by this performance information.

https://forums.garmin.com/outdoor-recreation/outdoor-recreation/f/fenix-7-series/351371/garmin---benchmark---f7-e2-comparison-positioning

Instinct E System Software 7.08

Garmin-Jimmy — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 18:00:47 GMT

Hello Instinct E users,

We have fully released System Software 7.08.

Change Log

Increased file storage space.
Added Garmin Messenger.
(If you receive an error updating through Garmin Express, please unplug your device and update through the Garmin Connect Mobile app.)

Instinct E System Software 6.29

Garmin-Jimmy — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:07:08 GMT

Team,

Today we are starting the rollout of Software Version 6.29 for the instinct 3 family, rather than following normal rollout schedule we are releasing this update at 100%.

Change Log

Fixed issue with Share Again option in Garmin Share.
Fixed possible crash when using Garmin Share.
Fixed Auto Update setting.
Fixed possible crash during activity.
Fixed possible crash when navigating a course.
Fixed possible spike in course elevation data.
Fixed group messages in Messenger app.
Fixed potential issues that could prevent CIQ apps and glances from opening.

Instinct E screen

Adam Adam — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 10:04:47 GMT

A lot of people online claim that the new Instinct 3 MIP has superior screen, with better contrast and viewing angles than Instinct 2. Is that also true for Instinct E? Does E have the same screen as Instinct 3 MIP or is it different?

Was does the "E" stand for?

Volker — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:24:11 GMT

We have a Fenix E and a Instinct E now. Perhaps the E stands for E(musculated), because a lot of things compared to the other models from the series are missing?🤓😇