Overview
Garmin has posted Beta Version 22.23 for the current Fenix 8/Enduro 3/Tactix 8 beta branch. This is a Check For Updates only release, which means beta testers need to trigger the update manually from the watch instead of waiting for the usual automatic beta delivery.
This is a practical mid-cycle beta. Garmin is adding support for Approach CT1 club sensors, making LiveTrack easier to automate on a per-activity basis, and fixing several bugs that could affect workouts, navigation, and general responsiveness.
One detail worth noting: Garmin's forum title highlights Fenix 8 (Non-Pro Only)/Enduro 3/Tactix 8, while the announcement body also references Fenix E and Quatix 8. If version 22.23 appears on your own watch through the beta menu, that is the safest confirmation that your device is included.
Update Details
- Devices: Fenix 8 beta family, Enduro 3, and Tactix 8; Garmin's post also references Fenix E and Quatix 8
- Software Version: 22.23 Beta
- Previous Beta: 21.21
- Release Date: April 15, 2026
- Channel: Public Beta Program
- Availability: Manual Check For Updates release, not standard OTA beta delivery yet
- Installation Path: Menu > System > Software Update > Check For Updates
- Source: Garmin Forums
Garmin 22.23 Beta Changelog
Garmin lists the following changes in 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 This Update Matters
It adds a real ecosystem feature
Support for Approach CT1 is not a flashy headline feature for everyone, but it expands accessory support and makes this beta more than just a bug-fix drop.
The reset fixes matter more than they look
Garmin Coach selection and multisport transition settings are both workflows where a random reset feels especially disruptive. Fixing those issues improves confidence in using the beta for real training instead of casual testing only.
Navigation and controls are getting tighter
This beta also cleans up several practical details:
- turn arrows during course navigation
- lap key behavior for climbing profiles
- timer start responsiveness
Those are the kinds of fixes users notice during actual activity use, not just while reading a changelog.
Beta Program Notes
Garmin also reminds beta users of a few restrictions:
- ECG and Dive features remain disabled in this beta cycle
- Those features are usually re-enabled later in the quarterly beta cycle, closer to live release
- If you backdate to live software, you will need to wait for a newer beta before your watch can download beta software again
Garmin also says later beta releases in the same cycle should return to the more normal automatic delivery path through GCM/Wi-Fi.
How to Install 22.23 Beta
To install this release:
- Make sure your watch is enrolled in the Public Beta Program
- Connect the watch through Wi-Fi or your paired phone
- Open Menu > System > Software Update > Check For Updates
- Install 22.23 if it appears for your device
This is not one of the normal automatic OTA beta pushes yet, so manually checking matters here.
Conclusion
Garmin 22.23 Beta is a solid maintenance release for the Fenix 8/Enduro 3/Tactix 8 beta branch. The headline additions are Approach CT1 support and per-activity LiveTrack automation, but the more important value is the set of reset, navigation, climbing-control, and responsiveness fixes.
If you are already testing this branch, 22.23 looks worth installing. If you rely on ECG or Dive features, it is still better to stay on live software for now.