Garmin has started rolling out software version 13.26 to users of the Garmin Instinct 3, Garmin Instinct Crossover and Garmin Instinct E, bringing a mix of new features and bug fixes. The stable release follows shortly after version 13.25, which addressed issues tied to the Smart Wake feature.
The company announced the update in a recent forum post, detailing a broad list of enhancements. Garmin said “the change log shows a long list of new features and improvements,” while noting that several of these had already been introduced with software version 13.24.
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Version 13.26 includes a fix designed to prevent certain models, particularly the Instinct 3 and Instinct E, from crashing during startup. The patch is aimed at improving overall device stability for affected users.
For Solar Tactical and AMOLED Tactical variants, Garmin resolved a compatibility problem in which third-party laser range finders were not receiving ballistic data as expected. The correction is intended to restore proper communication between the watches and external equipment.
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In addition, Solar and AMOLED models gain new health tracking features and short workout programs tailored for long-distance truck drivers. However, the company did not provide further specifics about these tools in the published change log.
Garmin said the update has been deployed to around 50% of users so far. Once available, the software should download and install automatically when the smartwatch connects to the Garmin Connect mobile app or Garmin Express desktop software.
Source: Garmin