The latest firmware version 11.16 was released for Garmin Vivoactive 5 smartwatches on 25 September 2024. The update is being pushed out in a phased manner and has already been deployed on 50 percent Vivoactive 5 smartwatches. It is likely to be pushed out to the eligible devices within one. Keep an eye for any … Read more
Garmin released firmware version 20.29 on 18 September 2024 for Garmin Forerunner 255 smartwatches. The firmware rollout has been pushed out to all the eligible Forerunner 255 smartwatches within one week. Important points for the latest Garmin Forerunner 255 Firmware release Changelog of Firmware 20.29 This firmware release 20.29 addresses the following 2 issues: How … Read more
Garmin Forerunner 255 was released in June 2022. Generally speaking, the battery on Garmin watches is backed with exceptional battery life. You will not need to look for a replacement battery until the watch is 3 or 4 years old. And, if you keep your battery charged between 20 to 80 percent at all times, … Read more
Garmin Forerunner 265 is designed to offer up to 13 days battery backup on the smartwatch mode of operation. It can last for up to 6 hours with intense usage of multi-band GPS and music. Many Forerunner 265 users run into issues of rapid battery drain on Forerunner 265. When I say rapid battery drain, … Read more
Garmin Fenix 8 has been released in 3 different sizes. The variants of Fenix 8 come in 51 mm, 47 mm and 43 mm sizes. Below, we look at differences between the Fenix 8 51 mm and 47 mm below. Feature Fenix 8 51 mm Fenix 8 47 mm Fenix 8 43 mm Physical size … Read more
Garmin released Fenix 8 in August 2024. It succeeds Fenix 7 smartwatch. We look at a quick comparison between Fenix 8 and Fenix 7 below. For the sake of comparison, we have picked the Fenix 7 Standard Edition and Fenix 8 43 mm edition. Main differences The main differences between Garmin Fenix 8 and Fenix … Read more
Garmin smartwatch users are concerned about scratching the watch screen. To protect the screen against inadvertent damages or scratches, people look for options to get screen protectors for the display screen. But, is the use of screen protector allowed by Garmin? Does Garmin have a clear cut policy about the use of screen protection films? … Read more
The latest firmware for Garmin Forerunner 265 is version 20.29. It was released on 18 September 2024. The firmware has been rolled out to all the eligible Forerunner 265 smartwatches. The firmware on your smartwatch can be updated automatically or manually. The firmware release is available for the following Garmin Forerunner 265 devices: Important points … Read more
There is no officially confirmed exchange program for Garmin smartwatches. However, if you have a Garmin smartwatch and wish to get a new smartwatch, we do suggest reading this helpful guide. It may save you money and time. Contact Garmin The first option is to contact the Garmin customer support. They may have an offer … Read more
Garmin Forerunner 955 comes with an extended life. On the smartwatch mode, the battery could last for up to 15 days. For most people using the Forerunner 955 for activity tracking during the week, yo can expect the Forerunner 955 battery to last for up to 10 days. This fact is borne by many reddit … Read more