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[Firmware ChangeLog]: What's New in 22.34 Beta | Fenix 8/Quatix 8/Enduro 3/Fenix 8 Pro/MicroLED

Overview

Garmin has released Beta Version 22.34 for the Fenix 8 series, Quatix 8, Enduro 3, Fenix E, Fenix 8 Pro, and MicroLED watches.

This update is available Over The Air (OTA) and Garmin lists the rollout at 100% for enrolled Public Beta users.

Update Details

  • Devices: Fenix 8 AMOLED 43mm, 47mm, and 51mm; Fenix 8 Pro/MicroLED; Fenix 8 Solar 47mm and 51mm; Enduro 3; Quatix 8; Fenix E
  • Software Version: 22.34 Beta
  • Announcement Date: May 19, 2026
  • Distribution: Over-The-Air (OTA), 100% rollout
  • Channel: Public Beta Program
  • Official Announcement: Garmin Forums

What's New in Version 22.34 Beta?

Changes Since 22.32

  • Various bug fixes and improvements.

This is a smaller follow-up release after Beta 22.32, which addressed multisport workout freezes, random resets, touchscreen volume responsiveness, nutrition app meal time display, and translations.

Software Versions After Update

ComponentVersion
Software Version22.34
GPS Version7.11
Fenix E GPS Version16.01
Wireless Version29.24
Fenix E/Enduro 3 Wireless29.24
Sensor Hub Version39.03
F8 AMOLED Touch Screen0.19
F8 Solar Touch Screen3.10
Enduro 3 Touch Screen3.10
Fenix E Touch Screen12.21

ECG and Dive Feature Note

Garmin states that the ECG and Dive features are disabled on Fenix 8 series beta software during this part of the quarterly beta cycle. If you need those features active on a compatible watch, Garmin recommends staying on the current live software instead of participating in the Public Beta program.

These features are expected to return in beta software later in the quarterly cycle, when Garmin is closer to a live release candidate.

Why This Update Matters

Stability Polish After 22.32

Beta 22.34 does not introduce a long public changelog, but it is still relevant because it follows the larger 22.32 stability update. Incremental beta releases like this often clean up smaller issues found after a wider OTA rollout.

100% OTA Availability

Garmin lists this update as available OTA at 100%, so enrolled beta users should be able to receive it through normal update delivery. That makes this release easier to install than manual-check-only beta packages.

Clear Beta Feature Tradeoff

The ECG and Dive limitation remains important. Fenix 8 and Quatix 8 owners who rely on those features should weigh the beta fixes against losing access to ECG and Dive until Garmin re-enables them later in the cycle.

Installation Instructions

For users enrolled in the Garmin Public Beta Program:

  1. Keep the watch paired with Garmin Connect Mobile or connected to Wi-Fi
  2. Open the watch System settings
  3. Select Software Update
  4. Install the available Beta 22.34 update

If you encounter problems while using beta software, Garmin recommends reporting them through the appropriate Beta Bug Reports forum.

Conclusion

Garmin Beta 22.34 is an incremental OTA firmware update for Fenix 8, Quatix 8, Enduro 3, Fenix E, Fenix 8 Pro, and MicroLED users in the Public Beta program. The public changelog is short, but the 100% OTA rollout and post-22.32 stability polish make it worth installing for beta testers who do not need ECG or Dive features during this beta period.