[Firmware ChangeLog]: What's New in 14.09 Beta | Instinct 3 AMOLED/Solar/Crossover AMOLED/Instinct E

Overview

Garmin has released Beta Version 14.09 for the Instinct 3 AMOLED, Instinct 3 Solar, Instinct Crossover AMOLED, and Instinct E family. This update follows closely after version 14.08, Providing quick fixes for specific display and animation issues found in the previous beta builds.

This update is being delivered via the Over-The-Air (OTA) system for enrolled beta testers.

Update Details

Devices: Instinct 3 AMOLED 45mm/50mm, Instinct 3 Solar 45mm/50mm, Instinct E 40mm/45mm, Instinct Crossover AMOLED
Software Version: 14.09 Beta
Channel: Public Beta Program
Distribution: OTA (Check For Updates)
Installation Path: Menu > System > Software Update > Check For Updates
Source: Garmin Forums

14.09 Change Log Since 14.08 Beta

This is a targeted incremental update with specific fixes for different hardware variants:

AMOLED Models Only:

Fixed an issue where the Arm Circles workout animation was missing.

Solar and Instinct E Models Only:

Fixed an issue where the stock price value was not fully displayed in the Stocks glance.

Cumulative 14.xx Branch Changes (Since 13.29 Public Release)

If you are upgrading from the current stable public release (13.29), version 14.09 includes a significant number of new features:

All Instinct 3 / Instinct E Models

Added Stocks glance: Track your favorite tickers directly on your wrist.
Added Mobility app: New activity type for tracking flexibility and movement sessions.
Added support for Backup and Restore: Easily save and transfer your watch settings.
Added Recovery Time glance and Morning Report card: Improved visibility for your readiness data.
Fixed inReach Messaging: Resolved a potential issue when sending messages to multiple contacts.
Fixed Interval Workout Crash: Resolved a stability issue during high-intensity sessions.
Updated translations: Improved local language support.

Solar / AMOLED / Crossover Only

Added Workout Execution Score: Get feedback on how well you followed your planned workout.
Dive-Aware Training Guidance: Training suggestions now account for your recent diving activities.

Crossover Only

Connect IQ Analog Hand Control: Developers can now programmatically control the physical hands on the Crossover.

Version Components

After updating to 14.09, your device should show the following component versions:

Software Version: 14.09
GPS Version (I3/IE): 16.01
GPS Version (Crossover): 7.11
BLE/ANT Version: 1.04
Sensor Hub Version: 39.03

How to Get the Update

As this is a Beta release, you must be enrolled in the Garmin Public Beta Program. Once enrolled:

Ensure your watch is connected to Garmin Connect Mobile.
On the watch, go to Menu > System > Software Update.
Select Check For Updates.

Conclusion

Instinct 3 Beta 14.09 is a small but necessary polish for the 14.xx branch. By fixing the missing animations on AMOLED screens and the display layout for stock prices on MIP screens, Garmin is ensuring that the new features introduced in this cycle are visually complete and functional before the eventual public rollout.