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[Firmware ChangeLog]: Fenix 8 Pro/MicroLED Beta 22.35 Is Now Live

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Overview

Garmin has released Beta Version 22.35 for the Fenix 8 Pro/MicroLED to the normal release channel (no longer limited to beta enrollment). The now-live post confirms that the 22.xx beta period is finished and the update is now generally available through traditional Garmin channels.

Garmin’s earlier 22.35 beta announcement for this family already listed the feature and fix set, and this post indicates that users outside the public beta can now download it through regular distribution.

Update Details

  • Devices: Fenix 8 Pro, Fenix 8 MicroLED
  • Software Version: 22.35 Beta (Now Live)
  • Announcement Date: May 29, 2026 (UTC)
  • Channel: Beta to public release (now-live)
  • Rollout Status: Available through regular channels
  • Delivery: Garmin Connect Mobile, Garmin Express, and official update channels
  • Official Announcements:

What's New in Version 22.35 Beta (Now Live)?

New Features

  • Added compatibility with Approach CT1 tags to track every stroke on any club.
  • Added Golf Performance Glance.
  • Added LTE option for activity power modes.
  • Added navigation option to the last Man Overboard (MOB) point.
  • Added read and delivered status to Messenger messages.
  • Added quick access to silent mode through a control loop or button shortcut.
  • Added keyboard layout access by swiping up from the bottom of the page.

Key Fixes

  • Fixed WhatsApp-related resets on iPhone.
  • Fixed excessive battery drain after phone assistant use or accepting a phone call.
  • Fixed resets during app add through Garmin Connect Mobile.
  • Fixed activity recording issues and end-of-evening report behavior.
  • Fixed Garmin Connect activity upload failures and Garmin Coach workout sync issues.
  • Fixed map crashes after using topographic maps and course-related deviations after GPS loss.
  • Fixed Outdoor Maps+ download resume failures after interruptions.
  • Fixed LiveTrack app stability and weather data refresh, plus sunrise and sunset field handling.
  • Fixed swim and strength workout stability and multiple edge-case crashes.

Why It Matters

For Fenix 8 Pro and Fenix 8 MicroLED owners, this release is a meaningful step in three areas:

  • Golf usability: CT1 compatibility and Golf Performance Glance make training and scoring workflows more complete.
  • Safety and navigation: MOB improvements and Messenger status updates help with practical real-world use.
  • Everyday reliability: Better app stability and power behavior reduce disruptions during workouts and daily wear.