Garmin Fenix 8 Pro Gets New Stable Software Update Version 18.68: What’s New?

Garmin is deploying a significant stable software update, labeled version 18.68, for its high-end Fenix 8 Pro smartwatches. This release focuses on addressing several key bugs and implementing various performance enhancements, ensuring a more reliable and seamless user experience for outdoor enthusiasts and athletes alike.

Key Bug Fixes in Version 18.68

A primary focus of this update is rectifying critical issues related to connectivity and activity tracking:

• LTE and GPS Reliability: Several fixes target issues with the watch’s Long-Term Evolution (LTE) and Global Positioning System (GPS) functionality. This includes fixing a bug where the Auto LTE Mode would prematurely disable when an activity concluded and resolving an issue where GPS recording failed to resume after sending a satellite message. Furthermore, a persistent problem where Livetrack via LTE would cease functioning for the remainder of an activity has been corrected.
• Stability Improvements: The update eliminates a potential crash that could occur when a user saved an activity, enhancing the overall stability of the device.
• LTE Communication: An issue that could prevent the watch from receiving a voice call over LTE has been resolved, ensuring uninterrupted communication when relying on the cellular connection.

Performance Enhancements and Optimizations

Beyond the necessary bug fixes, Garmin has introduced several improvements to the watch’s general operation and user interface:

• Display: The brightness auto-adjustment behavior has been refined, leading to a more consistent and comfortable viewing experience across different lighting conditions.
• Notifications: Notifications for missed Messenger calls have been improved for better visibility and reliability.
• inReach Functionality: The inReach Plan Usage page has been optimized to automatically refresh upon opening, providing users with the most current data on their satellite communication plan status without manual intervention.

How to Get the New Software

Receiving the update is straightforward for Fenix 8 Pro owners. If you have the auto-update feature enabled on your device, the software will be delivered wirelessly (Over-The-Air or OTA) and installed automatically in due course.

For users who wish to install the update immediately, a manual download can be initiated directly on the smartwatch:

1. Navigate to the Main menu.
2. Select Settings.
3. Choose System.
4. Select Software Update.
5. Tap Check For Updates.

Following these steps will prompt the watch to search for and begin the download and installation of version 18.68.

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