Garmin began to broadcast a new update for instincts 2, 2x instinct and instinct crossover (currently $ 314.99 on Amazon), still via his Beta program. The BETA version 17.05 replaces the BETA version 17.04, which arrived in early June in early June. However, this new update comes almost a year after Garmin launched the development of the 17.xx beta version with the beta 17.00 version.
Currently, Garmin claims to have sent the beta version 17.05 to around 20 % of eligible devices. Those who have been selected should receive a notification inviting them to automatically download the update in the next 24 hours via Garmin Connect Mobile (GCM) or when synchronizing their smartwatches with Garmin Express. That said, it should also be possible to manually trigger the installation of the update by going through menu, system and software update to select “Check updates”.
In a message published on the forum, Garmin specifies that the last beta update aims to correct several bugs present in previous versions. For example, the beta version 17.05 should solve a problem in which the “locked wallet” message could be displayed incorrectly. In addition, monitoring of distance should no longer increase in free water activities where there is no movement. In addition, the 2X instinct also received a fixing about the functionality of stroboscopic light during multisport activities. Unfortunately, Garmin did not indicate when the software v17.xx will reach stable status. Here is the complete list of modifications made to beta versions 17.04 and 17.05:
Journal of changes shared since the beta version 17.04
- Fixed an incorrect display problem for the “locked wallet” message.
- Fixed a problem in free water activity where the distance could increase without moving.
- Correction of potential problems with the reference point application.
- Correction of a problem with stroboscopic light during multisport activities.