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Garmin system software 27.00 added settings backup and restore, new update options, ski split tracking and a broad set of fixes for the Fēnix 6 family and related watches. Garmin said the release was fully rolled out; an earlier report’s 10% figure describes only the rollout snapshot reported on May 16, 2024.
Which watches received software 27.00?
Garmin’s release post covers the Fēnix 6, MARQ, Enduro and Tactix Delta families. Garmin-Jimmy wrote in the official forum post, “We have fully released system software 27.00.” The announcement confirms this release, but does not establish the latest firmware available for every model today.
What’s new in the update?
- Settings backup and restore: Save device settings and restore them later. Garmin also added a compatibility warning for backups.
- Software-update controls: Pro models gained the ability to manually update software over Wi-Fi. The watches also gained the ability to check for updates over Bluetooth; the announcement does not say that every model supports every delivery method.
- Connect IQ additions: Apps can display ratings for all Connect IQ types, and Connect IQ apps gained support for a 100 Hz sensor rate.
- Ski tools: The update added ski split tracking and changed ski and snowboard summaries to exclude chairlift data.
- Other adjustments: Garmin improved music shuffle randomness on Pro models and removed the course-point limit.
What problems does it fix?
Garmin’s change log lists fixes across activities, connectivity and everyday watch functions, including:
- Alarms in max-battery activities, localized text, indoor-bike data fields, safety notifications and GPS acquisition alerts.
- Golf club pairing, training load, map viewing during Fish activity and workout audio prompts.
- Ski activity behavior, course creation, swim cadence and distance, notifications and LiveTrack.
- eBike data, Connect IQ app crashes and occasional device shutdowns.
The notes also include miscellaneous fixes and improvements. Notebookcheck described the release as containing “over 20 bug fixes” in its May 16, 2024 article; Garmin’s own post lists fixes but does not give a total count.
#1 Best Overall
- Solar Powered Multisport GPS Watch with large 1.4 inches display (36% larger than previous fenix models) uses the sun’s energy to extend battery life and assure more on-wrist time for your off-grid activities
- Train with a rugged yet sophisticated Watch, featuring on 1.3 inches display and a titanium, stainless steel or DLC coated bezel
- Track surfing sessions with a new dedicated activity profile, and even use Surfline Sessions, which creates a video of every wave you ride in front of a Surfline Camera
- Upgraded activity profiles now let you track more, such as specialized grit and flow measurements while mountain biking
- Get improved performance data to help you endure tough challenges, including the acclimation 2.0 widget to analyze additional data and see how your body is holding up to the current elevation
What did the rollout figures mean?
Notebookcheck reported on May 16, 2024 that 10% of devices had received the update at that time. That was a contemporaneous phased-rollout snapshot, not a final availability figure. Garmin’s forum post subsequently states that software 27.00 was fully released.
Quick Recap
Rank #2
- Fit for performance with rugged, sophisticated design that features an always-on 1.3” (18% larger than previous fēnix models) sunlight-readable display with bezels in stainless steel, titanium or diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating
- Enhanced estimated wrist heart rate and Pulse Ox to support advanced sleep monitoring and altitude acclimation at high elevations (this is not a and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition)
- Advanced training features include PacePro for grade-adjusted pace guidance throughout your activity plus environmentally adjusted VO2 max and training status estimates
- Navigate the outdoors with preloaded TOPO maps, ski maps for over 2,000 worldwide ski resorts, multiple global navigation satellite system (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo) support and built-in sensors for 3-axis compass, gyroscope and barometric altimeter
- Support for Garmin Pay contactless payments (not all countries and payment networks are eligible), music storage with premium streaming service (may require subscription with third-party music provider) support, smart notifications and more
Sources
- Garmin Forums: System Software 27.00
- Notebookcheck: Garmin announces Fenix 6 stable update with new features and dozens of bug fixes
- Garmin Newsroom: Garmin announces the fēnix 6 series
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