Garmin releases smartwatch beta with shutdown and sleep mode fixes
Beta Version 28.07 is available globally for supported older models through manual update checks, while ECG functionality remains disabled.
Garmin has released Beta Version 28.07 for several older high-end smartwatch lines, targeting unexpected shutdowns during bike-shifter pairing and a fault involving sleep mode. Supported watches include Enduro 2, Epix, Fenix 7 and Quatix 7 models.
Garmin describes two changes compared with Beta Version 28.02. The newer version should stop affected watches from shutting down when connected to a bike shifter. It also addresses cases in which sleep mode activates despite having been manually turned off.
The company said both Pro and non-Pro watches are covered, with the Fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar among the eligible models. Distribution is global, but users must initiate an update check through the Software Update menu under System in Settings. ECG remains disabled in this beta.
Compared with System Software 27.18, Garmin's cumulative change list also includes corrections for TopoActive map downloads, navigation calculation failures and slow calendar loading. Other fixes concern missing golf clubs, outdated rangefinder data and Garmin Coach data that sometimes failed to appear.
The preceding beta, Version 28.02, was released at the end of October with nine overarching changes from System Software 27.18.
