Garmin Vivoactive 6 receives beta software update version 15.08: What’s new?

Garmin has officially begun distributing a fresh beta software update, designated version 15.08, for its popular Vivoactive 6 line of smartwatches. This update introduces new features focused on enhanced health tracking, alongside critical bug fixes designed to improve the device’s stability and reliability.

Enhanced Health and Wellness Tracking

The most significant addition in this release is a new feature aimed at comprehensive health monitoring. The update adds a dedicated glance that provides users with an overview of their health data fluctuations and their overall sense of well-being. This new tool is designed to help users quickly assess trends in metrics like heart rate, stress, and sleep, making it easier to track and understand changes in their body’s status throughout the day.

Critical System Fixes and Stability Improvements

Beyond the new health-tracking feature, version 15.08 addresses several key issues that users may have encountered, ensuring a smoother and more dependable user experience:

• Notification Reliability: A persistent issue that could lead to an incorrect notification count being displayed on the watch face has been resolved.
• Evening Report Timing: The update fixes a bug that sometimes prevented the evening report from appearing at the scheduled or appropriate time.
• Smart Notification Stability: A critical fix has been implemented to prevent the device from unexpectedly rebooting when the user receives multiple smart notifications in quick succession.
• Power Down Security: Users can now power down the Vivoactive 6 without needing to enter a passcode, streamlining the shutdown process.
• General Performance: As is common with such updates, this release also incorporates various other bug fixes and general system improvements to enhance the device’s performance.

How to Install the Vivoactive 6 Beta Update

Users participating in the beta program can easily download and install the version 15.08 software directly on their Vivoactive 6 smartwatch. To initiate the download, follow these simple steps:

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

Once the update is found, follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.

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