Following the latest update to version 19.18, I’ve observed a behavior that appears to be a regression bug.
I have configured my watch to auto-lock. However, since the update, the watch has started to vibrate when the auto-lock is activated. It also vibrates every time the screen is accidentally touched. This happens even during sleep mode when the ‘Do Not Disturb’ feature is active, a time when vibrations are especially disruptive.
These vibrations are highly intrusive. The primary purpose of setting the watch to auto-lock was to prevent accidental touches. Therefore, I see no need for a notification if I inadvertently touch the screen. When I intentionally want to use the touch screen, I have to look at the screen anyway, at which point I see a notification that the screen is locked. In this case, a separate vibration to announce this is unnecessary.
I fail to see any benefit of the vibration when the screen is locked. It’s simply irritating. I would appreciate it if the vibration could be disabled in future releases, or at least if an option could be provided to disable this vibration.
This issue has been reported in at least the following threads in the Forerunner 265 and 955 forums:
- https://forums.garmin.com/sports-fitness/running-multisport/f/forerunner-955-series/374083/auto-lock-unlock-vibration
- https://forums.garmin.com/sports-fitness/running-multisport/f/forerunner-265-series/373281/hi-after-the-last-update-my-forerunner-265-has-started-vibrating-when-the-screen-is-locked-unlocked-how-can-i-turn-this-off
- https://forums.garmin.com/sports-fitness/running-multisport/f/forerunner-265-series/373002/haptic-on-locked-screen-touch-during-sleep
