Garmin is pushing out a new beta software update, version 12.60, to owners of its popular Forerunner 970 and Forerunner 570 smartwatches. This update focuses on enhancing the overall stability and performance of the devices by addressing several key issues and introducing a new feature for runners.
What’s New in the 12.60 Update
- Fixes a potential issue with measuring optical heart rate.
- Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reboot when starting a mobility workout.
- Fixes an issue where notifications could be accidentally dismissed with a swipe.
- Fixes an issue that could result in a spike on the elevation chart.
- Fixes an issue with deleting voice notes.
- Adds a watch face data field for running tolerance.
- Ensures the evening report is only displayed once per night.
- Fixes other minor issues.
This release brings a range of improvements designed to make your training and daily usage smoother. A significant fix targets a potential problem with the optical heart rate measurement, ensuring more accurate data during your activities. The update also resolves an issue where the device could restart unexpectedly when you begin a mobility workout.
On the usability front, a bug that caused notifications to be accidentally dismissed with a simple swipe has been fixed. Additionally, runners will appreciate the new running tolerance watch face data field, allowing for quick access to this metric. Other notable fixes include resolving an issue with deleting voice notes and preventing an occasional spike in the elevation chart. Finally, the update ensures that the evening report appears only once per night, preventing repetitive notifications.
How to Get the Update
To manually install the new software, simply navigate to the following menu on your Forerunner device: Main menu > Settings > System > Software Update > Check For Updates. This will prompt your watch to download and install version 12.60, allowing you to benefit from the latest improvements and bug fixes.
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