Overview
Garmin's 22.23 Beta is now being indexed with a more specific device list: Fenix 8 AMOLED, Fenix 8 Solar, Enduro 3, Fenix E, Tactix 8 Solar, and Tactix 8 AMOLED, marked as non-Pro only.
This is still the same Check For Updates only beta release on Garmin Forums, so users need to trigger it manually from the watch rather than wait for the normal automatic beta delivery path.
The update itself is practical and useful. Garmin is adding Approach CT1 club sensor support, making LiveTrack more flexible with per-activity automation, and fixing a set of issues that affect training, navigation, climbing controls, and timer responsiveness.
Update Details
- Devices: Fenix 8 AMOLED, Fenix 8 Solar, Enduro 3, Fenix E, Tactix 8 Solar, Tactix 8 AMOLED
- Scope: Non-Pro models only
- Software Version: 22.23 Beta
- Previous Beta: 21.21
- Release Date: April 16, 2026
- Channel: Public Beta Program
- Availability: Manual Check For Updates release
- Installation Path: Menu > System > Software Update > Check For Updates
- Source: Garmin Forums
Garmin 22.23 Beta Changelog
Garmin lists the following changes for 22.23 Beta:
- Added support for Approach CT1 club sensors
- Added the ability to automatically enable LiveTrack on a per-activity basis
- Fixed a reset that could happen when selecting a Garmin Coach workout
- Fixed a reset that could happen when enabling or disabling transitions in a multisport workout
- Fixed cases where the turn arrow could disappear during course navigation
- Fixed the popularity map layer not showing when routing was turned off
- Fixed the lap key not working correctly in rock climbing and bouldering
- Fixed other small bugs
- Improved responsiveness when starting the timer
Why 22.23 Beta Matters
This is more than a bug-fix-only beta
The addition of Approach CT1 support and per-activity LiveTrack automation makes this release more useful than a routine cleanup build. Garmin is still expanding what the branch can do, not just closing bugs.
The reset fixes target real workout flows
Two of the most important fixes are:
- resets when selecting a Garmin Coach workout
- resets when changing transitions in a multisport workout
Those are not edge cases for serious users. They hit training setup directly, which makes them high-priority fixes.
Navigation and activity controls keep getting refined
Garmin also cleaned up several smaller but meaningful issues:
- turn arrows disappearing during navigation
- lap key problems in climbing profiles
- slower timer-start responsiveness
Those issues are easy to notice in real use, especially during activities where quick control input matters.
Beta Program Notes
Garmin also notes that this beta cycle still keeps some features disabled:
- ECG
- Dive
As usual, those features are expected to return later in the quarterly beta cycle as the release moves closer to the live channel.
Garmin also warns that if users backdate to live software, they will need to wait for a newer beta build before the watch can receive beta updates again.
How to Install 22.23 Beta
To install this beta:
- Make sure the watch is enrolled in the Public Beta Program
- Connect it through Wi-Fi or the paired phone path Garmin supports
- Open Menu > System > Software Update > Check For Updates
- Install 22.23 if it appears for your watch
Because this is a Check For Updates only release, a manual check is required.
Conclusion
Garmin 22.23 Beta is a solid mid-cycle update for the non-Pro Fenix 8 AMOLED/Solar, Enduro 3, Fenix E, and Tactix 8 family. The headline items are Approach CT1 support and smarter LiveTrack behavior, but the bigger day-to-day value comes from the reset, navigation, climbing, and responsiveness fixes.
If you are already on this beta branch, this looks like a worthwhile update. If you still depend on ECG or Dive, staying on live software remains the safer choice.