Garmin has begun rolling out Beta Version 9.23 for its Instinct 3 AMOLED, Instinct 3 Solar, and Instinct E smartwatches. This update is part of Garmin’s ongoing Public Beta Program. It is being delivered over-the-air (OTA) to enrolled users.
The new release includes miscellaneous bug fixes and performance improvements designed to enhance stability and day-to-day reliability across the Instinct 3 Series.
How to Update Beta Version 9.23
If you’re already enrolled in Garmin’s Public Beta Program, the update may be pushed to your watch automatically.
However, you don’t have to wait—you can manually check for the update right on your device:
Main menu → Settings → System → Software Update → Check for Updates
As of now, 20% of eligible users are receiving the OTA rollout, with more to follow in the coming days.
Which Garmin Watch Get This Update?
The following models are supported for Beta Version 9.23:
- Instinct 3 AMOLED (45mm and 50mm)
- Instinct 3 Solar (45mm and 50mm)
- Instinct E (40mm and 45mm)
Changelog for Version 9.23
This release follows up on Version 9.22, with continued focus on:
- Bug fixes
- Minor performance improvements
- General stability enhancements
While it doesn’t include new features, Garmin regularly uses these updates to polish functionality and respond to user feedback from earlier beta cycles.
How to Join Garmin’s Public Beta Program?
If you like to get early access to beta updates and help test upcoming software, you can join in just a few steps:
- Sign in to your Garmin Connect account on a computer
- Click the watch icon in the upper-right corner
- Select your device
- Choose “Join Beta Software Program”
- Agree to the terms and conditions
Once enrolled, updates will be delivered wirelessly over Bluetooth or through Garmin Express when syncing with a computer.
Things to Keep in Mind
- This is beta software. While generally stable, it’s still in testing. You may encounter occasional bugs or unexpected behavior.
- If needed, users can revert to a previous software version—but doing so will reset the watch to default settings and prevent reinstalling the same beta version.
Check Your Version After Updating
After installation, your watch should show the following versions:
- Software: 9.23
- GPS: 11.01
- BLE/ANT: 1.04
- Sensor Hub: 34.12
You can find this info under:
Menu → Settings → System → About
For more updates across the Instinct 3 and E Series, visit our Garmin Software Updates page.
Have you installed Version 9.23 yet? Let us know how it’s working for you in the comments.
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