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[Firmware ChangeLog]: What's New in 22.35 | Fenix E
Overview
Garmin has started rolling out System Software 22.35 for the Fenix E. The update is currently at 20% rollout and will expand over time.
For Fenix E owners, the headline device-specific fix is the return of the Spoken Watch face, alongside the broader 22.35 feature and stability package.
Update Details
- Device: Garmin Fenix E
- Software Version: 22.35
- Announcement Date: May 26, 2026
- Channel: Stable release
- Rollout Status: 20% rollout
- Official Announcement: Garmin Forums
What's New in Version 22.35?
Fenix E Fix
- Fixed Spoken Watch face not being available.
New Features
- Added Approach CT1 tag compatibility.
- Added Golf Performance Glance.
- Added silent mode access from the control loop or a button shortcut.
- Added Messenger read and delivered status.
- Added keyboard layout access by swiping up from the bottom of the page.
Stability and Training Fixes
- Fixed resets related to WhatsApp, Garmin Connect Mobile app installation, activity recording, and evening report.
- Fixed Garmin Connect upload failures and Garmin Coach workout sync issues.
- Fixed pool swim auto-progression, swim send-off vibration, strength rest timer tones, and strength personal record sync.
- Fixed battery estimates when switching activity power modes.
- Fixed weather app refresh and sunrise/sunset watch face data fields.
Why This Update Matters
Device-Specific Polish
The Spoken Watch face fix is directly relevant to Fenix E users and makes this more than a generic platform update.
More Complete Daily Use
Messenger status, silent mode, incoming-call handling, phone assistant battery fixes, and weather refresh improvements make the watch more dependable outside workouts.
Better Activity Reliability
The activity recording, Garmin Connect upload, Garmin Coach, swim, strength, and power-mode fixes reduce the chance of training data gaps.
How to Get the Update
Garmin is rolling Software Version 22.35 out in stages. Check the software update menu on the watch or wait for Garmin Connect Mobile/Garmin Express to offer the stable release.
Conclusion
Garmin Fenix E Software Version 22.35 is a useful stable update. The Spoken Watch face fix, new golf support, silent mode, Messenger improvements, and broad stability fixes make it worth installing once it reaches your device.