Samsung added new functions to the Galaxy Fit 3, but some functions are still missing from the band. It is currently impossible to check if you are looking for a VO2 Max score on the smart band. The essential VO2 Max feature is not available on Galaxy Fit 3. There is a chance Samsung will add it later in future firmware upgrades. This function can be added over the air with software updates, so we should wait for it. In the case of Galaxy Watch 4, it was later added to the smartwatch.
On Galaxy Watches, it is now a regular feature, and with every update, Samsung is improving it. I know. The VO2 Max score is a vital feature for a fitness enthusiast. It tells you how much oxygen you have earned while doing exercises. The final score is based on your age, where an above-60 score is perfect. The feature has been added to the running activity of Samsung Health for the Galaxy Watch.
It will show the score when you run for 4 km and 10 minutes. You have to go outside to measure a perfect score on your new smart band. It also needs a good GPS signal to track your movement and location. Samsung should enable VO2 Max for Galaxy Fit 3 as soon as possible. There is a high chance we could see this function on the next Galaxy Fit 4 tracker.
The popular social sharing app Line has launched for Wear OS watches. The app today hit the Play Store for Wear OS including the previous Wear OS 2 version. It is a very popular social sharing app and a major rival to WhatsApp, Telegram & WeChat. Now, talking about the Line app for Wear OS, it helps you stay connected with your friends from your wrist. It is not an independent app and still needs a companion app to log in on the smartwatch app.
To use the app, first, you should download the app on both smartphones & smartwatches. After that, you can log in to the app via QR code scanning. For now, the only way to sign in to the app is on the watch. Further, the app offers all the features to make the conversation rich & meaningful. Of course, you can view, reply to, or delete messages from your wrist. It supports texts, images, stickers, gestures, quick responses, and voice input on your smartwatch. It also shows all the stickers & images in the incoming messages.
We have tested the app on Galaxy Watch 4, and the response is better than the KakaoTalk app. The company says it supports all the Wear OS smartwatches, but we haven’t tested on others yet. To download the Line app, go to the Play Store on a smartphone or smartwatch and install it.
The main rival app to Apple Fitness+, the Peloton app has launched for Wear OS 3 watches. The good news is Apple Fitness+ is not available for the Wear OS platform, so it will not get any competition here. It is a fitness app and you will get most of the essential workouts inside it. In the premium services, users can get benefit from over 30 professional coaches, who guide them in different exercises. They also provide you with live sessions and personal coaching if that is what you want.
At current, the Peloton app only supports Wear OS 3-powered smartwatches. It means you can use it on Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch 5, Fossil Gen 6, Google Pixel Watch, and Montblanc Summit 3 devices.
Inside the app, you will find indoor running, outdoor running, treadmill running, strength training, yoga, HIIT, meditation, stretching, cardio workout, walking, and more exercises. Heart tracking is possible with one tap, but biking is not possible in this version. Biking might have been reserved for the next app update.
Frankly, all these workout modes are available in pre-installed apps like Samsung Health. Still, some users like to prefer third-party tools that solely focus on specific features. It has been mastered in some areas and users like them.
Note some functions here have hidden behind the paywall. To unlock premium tools, get their paid subscription with one month’s trial. The Peloton app will take a few more months to reach every region, as it only landed in a few countries. Head to the Play Store to install it.
In the new beta 22.85 version, Garmin has fixed some minor issues for the Fenix 6 series. The latest beta version has been dispatched today and users can now download it. As we can check the changelog, the list of fixes has reduced compared to the previous version, which means the company has taken care of many issues. The major fix in the update is with the Music Player & Garmin Pay app. The sudden shutdown while using the Music Player & Garmin Pay was a major problem for some users, and now it has been fixed.
There are three other fixes regarding the UI of some services. The potential UI problem with the Strength activity tracker, HRV status tip message, and Acute load history graph has finally been solved. In the changelog, you will see another fix, but it is not for the Fenix 6 series watches. To download the latest 22.85 beta version, go to the GCM app on your Android or Apple smartphone.
Here is the full changelog in the new beta version.
– Fixed a potential UI issue on the Strength activity timer.
– Fixed a potential UI issue with the HRV Status tip message.
– Fixed a potential UI issue with the Acute Load History graph.
– Fixed a potential shutdown when using the music player.
– Fixed a potential shutdown when using Garmin Pay.
Garmin’s new smartwatches Fenix 7 series and Epix Gen 2 are regularly getting all the essential updates since launching. In the past, it has also received a stable version along with some other Alpha and Beta firmware. In every new piece of code, the company tries to stabilize the system and improves watch quality. Now, again Garmin has released new 9.31 beta updates for the new Fenix 7 series & Epix 2 smartwatches.
The previous version was 9.28, and now with the 9.31 version, it solves many problems on the watches. As we look at the changelog, then the list is now minimizing, which indicates we are near to seeing the stable version any time soon. When the new Alpha version started, there were over 100 changes to the watches. Now, in the latest 9.31 beta, it has fixed only 11 issues. This month, Fenix 7 series and Epix Gen 2 could get the stable version.
To know what changes came in the new beta firmware, refer to the list below.
– Fixed issue where stocks app settings were not persisting after a power down of the device.
– Fixed issue where weather subpages were no longer accessible.
– The fixed potential issue with the Primary Race feature where a race could not count for the event.
– Fixed potential missing settings in GCM for non-solar devices.
– Fixed potential shutdown in Primary Race widget glance if in the widget when a race is created or deleted.
– Fixed potential shutdown in Primary Race widget glance.
– Fixed potential shutdown with Primary Race widget glance if no races are set.
– Fixed potential shutdown with the cycling power guide mini-map.
– Fixed potential UI issue in Daily Suggested Workouts Plan Overview.
– Fixed transit card activation issue.
– Fixed UI issue when altitude or barometer data was used in widget glance folders.
The Fenix 6 series has now moved to the latest 22.83 beta firmware update. Garmin has dispatched a new beta version for the Fenix 6 series with tons of fixes and improvements. The previous 22.80 beta software version has given an almost stable experience to users since the last alpha version. With the 22.83 beta update, users will not see any new features, but the stability of existing features and services. The major UI issues with HRV status glance and VO2 Max glance has been fixed.
Further, the intermittent issue with VO2 max history graphs has been solved by the company. In the latest beta, Garmin has found that the watch failed to send the last 7-day history of HRV data to Garmin Connect app. The company has now taken care of the problem in this version. It has also solved the problem with the glances, where the HRV widget and training status would not be accessible when it is turned off.
In the new 22.83 beta version, Garmin has fixed a total of 13 issues. Here is the list of all of those fixes.
– Fixed an issue on CIQ applications where the BatteryInDays field was reporting incorrect data.
– Fixed an issue with incorrect speed data being displayed on water-based activities including SUP and Row.
– Fixed a potential UI issue in HRV Status glance.
– Fixed a potential UI issue in VO2 Max glance.
– Fixed an intermittent issue that would freeze the device when displaying a Training Status tip.
– Fixed an intermittent issue that would cause the device to freeze when discarding or saving an activity.
– Fixed an intermittent UI issue on the VO2 Max history graph.
– Fixed an issue where additional information on the Training Status and HRV widgets would not be accessible when glances are turned off.
– Fixed an issue where run/walk/idle splits in a multisport activity would report 0:00:00.
– Fixed an issue where the device would be unable to successfully sync via wifi.
– Fixed an issue where the device was not detecting floors climbed when in a Floor Climb activity as a part of a multisport.
– Fixed an issue where the device was unable to send the 7-day history of HRV data to Garmin Connect.
– Fixed a potential UI issue when disabling sleep while viewing the HRV widget.
After releasing the major 9.24 beta firmware version with plenty of changes, now Garmin is moving ahead to the 9.28 Beta. The company is now releasing the latest 9.28 beta software update for the Fenix 7 series, Epix Gen 2 & Quatix 7 smartwatches. In this version, Garmin has enhanced all the changes that were brought since the stable 8.37 firmware version. Also, it has fixed many errors that were encountered in the previous 9.24 beta and 9.27 alpha updates.
The changelog mentions that it has fixed an issue where the bug does not allow editing sleep/wake time and sleep true up. The HRV status glance & Cycling power guide UI issue has been fixed in this software. In the only added function, it has brought support for stocks in China. The new function will be useful for Chinese users for sure.
It is a beta version for Fenix 7 series, Epix Gen 2 & Quatix 7 watches. You can download the software using the GCM app from your paired smartphone. You can see all the changes in the 9.24 beta in the below list.
– Added support for stocks in China.
– Fixed issue causing the inability to edit sleep/wake time and sleep true up.
– Fixed issue where Tide area name would not show up.
– Fixed potential UI issue in HRV Status glance.
– Fixed run/walk/idle splits for multisport.
– Fixed UI issue with snowshoe icon when starting a snowshoeing activity.
Huami has released a new software update for its outdoor activities-focused Amazfit T-Rex 2 smartwatch. It is the first update assigned for the T-Rex 2 to come with some essential features. The identified version is 9.22.7.2 which introduced Route import, real-time navigation, and training templates feature to the Amazfit T-Rex 2 watch. These added features will make this smartwatch a true watch with outdoor capabilities.
With the first Route Import feature, users can import route files to the Zepp app from other apps like Strava or Komoot. Later, they can view it on the smartwatch for their next trip or adventure. As per Amazfit, it supports GPX/TCX/KML files to upload in the Zepp app.
The real-time navigation will let you see your routes and live location using a GPS signal. The routes which you have imported, that you can use to explore new areas. It also supports real-time navigation from a loaded map.
Amazfit T-Rex 2 training templates
The latter Training template will let you create your own custom workout plans. The templates will be divided into warm-up, training, rest, and recovery stage. Users can also set reminders to send notifications to automatically change the next workout plan.
Finally, Amazfit has given a final touch-up to T-Rex 2 to improve all the settings and services. All the features are great for outdoor fitness-centric users. Users can install the 9.22.7.2 Zepp OS update from the Zepp app.
Along with Fenix 7 series and Quatix 7 smartwatches, Garmin has updated Epix Gen 2 with 9.24 beta software. The changelog for Epix 2 shares similarities with Fenix 7 series, which launched on the same date. In the beta 9.24 version, the company has improved all the features that it has implemented in the previous few alpha versions. The recent Alpha 9.22 version was big among all of them that carries most of the weight. The new HRV status function is one of those newly added functions.
The HRV status has added training status and training readiness functions. The stock widget will now allow you to reorder stocks as per your requirements. The Cycling power guide has also received many options in its settings.
The race day feature and SatIQ support have also come to the new smartwatch along with eBike support. For the watch faces, it has fixed Connect IQ dials which were failing to load in power-saving modes when required. The fix will impact battery life, where users will see a positive impact.
Further, it has fixed a battery power saver enabled unexpectedly, and the Solar setting is showing in the non-solar watches like Epix 2. It has solved issues with VO2 Max, training status, widgets, and different activities & their settings.
In the improvements too, Garmin has enhanced VO2 Max value, stock app data, UI for primary race widget, race time prediction, and many more. The latest 9.24 beta update is now rolling out in all the countries. You should visit the Garmin Connect Mobile app to install it on the Epix Gen 2 smartwatch.
Garmin is trying to give its best to its all flagship smartwatches. Right after releasing the 9.24 beta version for the Fenix 7 series, the company has released a 22.80 beta update for Fenix 6 series. The firmware is not big as compared to Fenix 7 update, but it has noticeable changes. From the Alpha to Beta, Garmin has stabilized and optimized most of the major features. The HRV status has also received improvement to perform better on your wrist.
In the new Training status widget, you can access the acute load graph, load focus, VO2 Max, and heat & altitude acclimation graph. Further, the main widget section now provides you with HRV, training status, and acute load data. Garmin has improved race time predictions and fixed many existing features on the Fenix 6 series.
The detailed changelog has provided below:
– Added a new Acute Load graph and Heat Acclimation graph, which can be accessed via the updated Training Status widget.
– Improved race time predictions.
– Fixed a potential issue where random text would be displayed on InReach messaging.
– Fixed a potential issue where the Daily Floors Climbed Goal alert would not alert.
– Fixed a potential issue where Battery Saver mode would randomly turn on after an activity or accessing a menu.
– Fixed an issue when calibrating altitude via the DEM option where the prompt to enter sea level pressure was skipped.
– Fixed an issue where RCT could disconnect while on the widget glance.
– Fixed an issue on the Xero widget that would be unable to acquire GPS.
– Fixed an intermittent issue where using a hotkey to open a timer from the Spotify app will return the user to an empty screen.
– Fixed an intermittent issue where the device would not properly sync privacy settings with Garmin Connect Mobile.
– Fixed a potential issue where the device would restart during an activity (non-Pro devices).
– Fixed a potential issue where HRV status would not display after wearing the watch for 3 weeks.
– Fixed a potential display issue with the Incident Detection alert when the watch is connected to Garmin Connect.
– Fixed other minor HRV status UI issues.
Like the Alpha version, you don’t need a computer to install the beta version. To download the 22.80 beta software update, go to the Garmin Connect app, and install it.
All the previous Alpha updates released after the 8.37 stable version have now entered the beta version. Garmin has now released a 9.24 beta update for Fenix 7 series smartwatches with all the new features. It is beta version means, users can automatically install it using a smartwatch, and the features are more stable than the Alpha versions. The new HRV status, eBike activity, acute load time, and many more features are now released on Fenix 7 series.
In the list of massive features, all eyes are on the HRV status feature, which will tell you more information about your body’s capability in health and other activities. The function has been added to most flagship Garmin watches in the previous alpha updates.
The HRV status has also come to Training readiness and training status. In newly added features, you will see SatIQ support, race day feature, stock widget glance, Cycling power guide support, and sleep score history page.
Compared to the previous alpha, HRV status has improved by Garmin. As changelog mentions, it fixes incorrect unbalanced sections and inconsistency in the HRV status glance view. The power mode issues with Connect IQ watch faces have also been fixed in the 9.24 beta version.
Along with it, there are many new features, fixes, and improvements in the latest update. In the new version, users will get all the features from the 8.37 stable firmware. As we can count, there are 17 new changes in the latest changelog. Download the new version using the GCM app.
Update (July 24): Garmin has upgraded the Alpha version 22.75 to the latest 22.76 version. In the same week, it is the second update for a Fenix 6 series. As we have looked closely, there is no change in both changelogs. Garmin has only changed the wording of the feature list in the changelog. Tt could mean, the company has solved some known issues but didn’t mention them in the list. Download the newest version, and notify us, if you find any other changes in the Alpha 22.76 update.
Garmin has dispatched a new alpha software update for the Fenix 6 series smartwatches. The Alpha 22.75 version is now rolling out for previous generation Fenix 6 watches. Two weeks ago, the company released minor 22.74 firmware, but that didn’t bring any new features or changes. The latest alpha version on the other hand comes with new features and some improvements. According to the changelog, it gets a new Acute Load graph, which you can use from the training status widget.
Further, the Training status widget now displays training status, HRV, and as I said earlier Acute Load data. Also, it has improved race time predictions on smartwatches. In the fixes, it has taken care of sudden crashing in the sleep widget. Finally, there are several fixes to the known bugs and errors.
Here is the list of the full Alpha 22.75 firmware changelog.
Added major update to Training Status widget. The main widget now displays Training Status, HRV, and Acute Load data. The widget also contains its own glance view containing Acute Load, Load Focus, VO2 Max, Recovery, Heat Acclimation, and Altitude Acclimation data.
Added a new Acute Load graph, which can be accessed via the updated Training Status widget.
Improved race time predictions
Fixed a potential issue where random text would be displayed on InReach messaging.
Fixed an issue on the Xero widget that would be unable to acquire GPS.
Fixed inability to launch Reference Point from power controls while in an activity.
Fixed a potential crash on the Sleep Widget.
Various other bug fixes and improvements
It is an alpha version, so you have to manually download it using a computer. The update is available for Fenix 6, 6s, 6 Pro, 6s Pro & Gx smartwatches.
In the latest Alpha 9.22 firmware version, Garmin has pushed plenty of new features to the Epix Gen 2. The main highlight of the new update is its HRV status function that rolled out for the watch. The HRV or heart rate variability function first appeared on Forerunner 955 & 255 watches. Now, Garmin is bringing it to all its new as well as previous flagship models. After Fenix 6 series, Marq series, and Fenix 7 series, the HRV status feature comes to Epix Gen 2.
The HRV status has stuck to the main page, so it becomes easy to access it. The function also has added to the training readiness and training status to know your body before and after the exercises. The new heart rate variability access will change how your body handles different things throughout the day.
Along with it, the Alpha 9.22 update brings a trophy to inspire you at the end of racing. You can now reorder stocks in the Stock widgets and adjust the terrain option to Cycling Power Guides. The Cycling Power Guide support has also debuted with this new firmware.
Further, the sleep score page is now in the sleep widget, which should have already been there. The fixes, it has solved Connect IQ watch faces issue, where the face will not show low brightness in power-saving mode. Garmin has also improved fonts on the acute load page and automatic altimeter calibration.
Finally, Garmin on Epix Gen 2 has added new features, fixed a couple of widgets & services, and improved essential settings. The new Alpha 9.22 firmware update is now available to download using your computer.
In today’s latest Alpha 9.12 firmware update, Garmin has brought the HRV status feature to the Instinct 2 & Instinct 2s watches. The HRV status feature first appeared on Garmin Forerunner 955 smartwatch, and later it came to other flagship smartwatches. It has been introduced in the alpha version, and soon, you will see it in a stable version if you want to skip the alpha update.
Most users these days are talking about HRV status because it helps users to track heart rate variability values at night while they sleep. From the HRV value, the watch will later tell you how your body is handling everything from exercises, training load, and recovery time.
Apart from it, the company has added Training Status 2.0 and activity categorization to the add app list. Finally, Garmin has fixed issues with some of its workout activities and other functions.
This week, the HRV status feature has launched for Fenix 7 series, Fenix 6 series, Marq series, and Epix Gen 2 watches in their latest Alpha updates. The function on Garmin Instinct 2 & Instinct 2s will help users to know better about their health.
Here is the full changelog mentioned on the Garmin forum.
– Added Training Status 2.0.
– Added Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Status.
– Added activity categorization to the add app list.
– Fixed an issue causing solar settings to display in Connect for non-solar watches.
– Fixed an issue preventing the device from acquiring GPS while in the Xero widget.
– Fixes an issue causing pulse ox to stay disabled after night vision mode is turned off.
– Fixes an issue causing the lap summary page for yoga and pilates to show & an invalid time.
The previous Alpha 9.15 firmware was released to tackle most of the issues on the smartwatch and to improve existing features. Now, Garmin has released major Alpha 9.22 firmware update for Fenix 7 series smartwatches. The new alpha version brings plenty of new features that will later reflect in a stable version. The list of the changelog is huge and you can understand with the jump from the 9.15 to 9.22 version.
As per the changelog, Garmin has added a total of 27 new features & changes to the watches. It mentions adding a trophy to be displayed when you win a race, and now you can reorder stocks from the widget. In the cycling power guides, users can now see the effort page, adjust gear weight, and adjust terrain options.
There is now a course map preview and course elevation page on the primary race widget. Further, it has added the main page to the HRV status widget and added HRV status to training readiness and training status.
The whole list for alpha 9.22 changelog has given below.
– Added a trophy to be displayed after completing a race.
– Added ability to adjust gear weight for cycling power guides.
– Added the ability to reorder stocks in the stock widget.
– Added adjust terrain option to cycling power guides.
– Added confirmation page after completing a race.
– Added course directional arrows to course lines on the map.
– Added course elevation page to Primary Race widget.
– Added course map preview to Race Widget.
– Added Cycling Power Guide support.
– Added Effort page to cycling power guides.
– Added follow a course and PacePro selection to the Primary Race widget.
– Added Heat Acclimation history page to Training Status.
– Added HRV Status to Training Readiness and Training Status.
– Added Load Focus access to Primary Running events.
– Added the main page to HRV Status Widget.
– Added Move/Copy prompt for adding individual glances to a Glance folder.
– Added option to adjust rider position to Cycling Power Guides.
– Added option to copy Glances back to the list if a folder is deleted.
– Added options menu to Primary Race widget.
– Added Plan Overview page to Daily Suggested Workouts.
– Added Sleep Score history page to Sleep widget.
– Added support for custom race icons in the Primary Race and Race Calendar widgets.
– Added support for the ‘Software Update Check via Wifi’ to now be accessible via Garmin Connect Mobile.
– Added ‘swipe to delete’ support to the Stocks widget.
– Added text marquee to Primary Race widget.
– Added the ability to adjust power guide effort.
– Added the ability to view specific splits within a power guide.
– Fixed HRV Status highlighting incorrect unbalanced section in the widget glance.
– Fixed HRV Status when in a glance folder.
– Fixed inconsistent VO2 Max value between the widget glance and Training Status.
– Fixed incorrect Load item in Training Readiness.
– Fixed issue causing Connect IQ watch faces to be stuck in their high power mode after palm touching to get back to the watch face.
Samsung has released new app updates to encounter the issue with the Galaxy Wearable app and its plugins. In the recent app version, most of the users running these plugins were having trouble opening the app. The users were continuously getting runtime errors and the plugins were crashing. After huge complaints from the customers, the Galaxy Wearable Manager in South Korea made a word to release new fixed app versions.
As reported by SamMobile, Samsung has rolled out the update for Galaxy Watch Manager plugins. Till now, it has updated plugins for Galaxy Watch 4 series, Galaxy Watch 3 & Galaxy Watch Active 2 smartwatches.
The Galaxy Watch 4 is Wear OS 3-based watch, and the others are running on Tizen OS. All the smartwatches including the first Galaxy Watch Active have this issue, though the update for it may take some time.
The app version 2.2.11.22071151 has been released for Galaxy Watch 4 Plugin and the version 2.2.09.22071141N for Galaxy Watch 3 Plugin. The Active 2 has received the 2.2.08.22071151 app version. SamMobile says Active 2 also received version 2.2.08.22071141N on the same day.
Samsung still has to update plugins for Galaxy earbuds. The earbuds also have this problem, but there is no word on their new versions. If you are having the same runtime error, then install the new app versions.
