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| Beta Version 25.03 is also available for the Fenix 7 Pro. |
Hot on the heels of a stable update, Garmin is already looking to the future for its popular Fenix 7 line. The company has just seeded a new public beta, Version 25.03, packed with fixes and refinements for the rugged multisport watches. This move signals the start of the next major development cycle, following the recent conclusion of the v23.xx beta program.
From Stable to Beta: A Quick Turnaround
The release comes just as users are settling into Software Version 23.48, the latest stable build that delivered over a dozen fixes for the Fenix 7, Epix 2, and Enduro 2 models (excluding the newer Fenix 7 Pro). That update was the first non-beta release since mid-September.
Now, Garmin is pivoting to its next phase of testing. Beta Version 25.03 introduces a substantial sixteen changes from that stable V23.48 base, targeting both feature polish and some nagging stability bugs that have persisted.
What’s New and Fixed in Beta 25.03?
The beta, announced in a detailed forum post, brings two notable tweaks and a much longer list of corrections. A welcome addition for golfers is the new ability to disable or enable the auto-lap feature directly within a Golf activity. Audiobook listeners will also notice an updated appearance for the progress bar on the audiobooks list.
However, the heart of this release is stability. Garmin has squarely targeted unexpected shutdowns—a frustrating issue for any device. Four of the fourteen bug fixes specifically address scenarios that could cause the watch to reboot or power off:
- When saving a Golf activity.
- When selecting a contact in the InReach widget.
- When viewing the steps of a Daily Suggested Workout.
- When changing the overlay on the Weather Radar map.
Other noteworthy fixes resolve issues like incorrect weight carrying over in Strength workouts, misplaced data for Pace Pro activities, and problems with the Morning Report showing the previous day's schedule. Skin temperature tracking gets a correction for non-Wi-Fi Fenix 7 models, and the often-requested fix for the HRM-Pro displaying "ANT+ connection only" on the sensor settings page is also included.
For the complete, official changelog and to join the discussion, you can review the announcement on the Garmin Beta Program Forums.
What Does This Mean for Fenix 7 Owners?
Beta Version 25.03 is explicitly labeled as a "Check for Updates Only" release, meaning you must manually prompt the update from your watch's system menu if you're enrolled in the Beta Program. It will not be pushed automatically.
As the first in the anticipated v25.xx series, this beta is the beginning of a new testing journey. Historically, Garmin's beta cycles last several months. Therefore, a corresponding stable public release (likely Version 25.xx) is unlikely to land before early 2026. This beta is for adventurous users who don't mind occasional hiccups to help refine the software for everyone else.
For those seeking rock-solid stability, sticking with the current stable branch (Version 23.48) is the recommended path. If you're in the market for a Fenix 7, the standard models (now receiving robust software support) can be a great value, while the newer Fenix 7 Pro (current pricing on Amazon) offers the latest hardware features like the upgraded LED flashlight and solar-charging lens.
Are you enrolled in the Garmin Beta Program? Will you be installing V25.03 to test the latest fixes? Let us know your experiences in the comments.