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| Garmin’s vivoactive 6 smartwatch is receiving beta v16.28 |
Garmin is keeping its beta program active for some of its most popular smartwatches. A fresh software update, designated as beta version 16.37, is now making its way to users of the Venu X1, Venu 4, and vivoactive 6.
This new test version arrives roughly a month after the previous beta release (16.28), which introduced a handy notification delay feature. Now, with 16.37, the focus shifts to refining existing tools and squashing some persistent bugs.
What’s New in Beta Version 16.37?
While not a massive feature drop, this update brings meaningful improvements under the hood. According to the initial release notes provided by Garmin, the key changes include:
- Enhanced Course Planner: For users who like to map out their runs or rides, the course planner feature has received performance enhancements. Garmin states it now operates with "enhanced performance," which should translate to a smoother, more responsive experience when plotting or navigating a course, although specific technical details were not provided.
- Translation Updates: The update also refreshes the translation functionality across these three smartwatch models, ensuring text and prompts are accurate and up-to-date for a global user base.
Critical Bug Fixes on Board
Beyond performance tweaks, v16.37 focuses heavily on reliability. The update addresses two specific issues that could cause the vivoactive 6 and its counterparts to crash unexpectedly:
- Headphone Connectivity: A crash that could occur when users connected or used Bluetooth headphones has been resolved.
- HIIT Activities: Similarly, Garmin has fixed a separate bug that could cause the watch to crash during High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) sessions, a crucial fix for fitness enthusiasts.
Additionally, the update solves a minor but annoying glitch where users were only receiving a single goal alert per day. Now, notifications for things like daily steps or intensity minutes should function as intended.
How to Get the Update
This beta release is specifically for members of Garmin's beta program who own a Venu X1, Venu 4, or vivoactive 6. If you’re interested in checking out the latest features before the general public, you can manually check for the update.
To see if v16.37 is available for your device, navigate to: Main menu > Settings > System > Software Update > Check For Updates.
For official discussions and detailed feedback threads from other testers, you can visit the specific forum announcements for your device:
If you don't own one of these watches yet but are considering a powerful fitness companion, you can check the current price for the vivoactive 6 on Amazon.
As this is beta software, it's always a good idea to be aware that some minor instability could occur. However, this release appears focused on polishing the user experience, making it a promising update for participants in the test program.
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| The release notes for Garmin beta version 16.37 |