Changelog | WristTale - Read novels on your Garmin watch

Welcome to the WristTale changelog. Here you'll find a record of all the major updates and improvements we've made to the app.

1.0.12 (2026-02-12)

Significantly Improved Transfer Stability: Optimized the connection and handshake flow between phone and watch to reduce transfer interruptions and first-packet loss.
Better Transfer Cancellation Experience: Fixed issues where the sync page could get stuck and buttons remained disabled for too long after canceling, with faster and clearer feedback.
More Accurate Install Status Detection: Improved watch app installation status checks, with clearer messaging in abnormal or uncertain states.
Enhanced Background Transfer Guidance (Android): Added background keep-alive guidance with one-tap jump to system settings to reduce interruptions caused by background process cleanup.
Localization Copy Improvements: Refined and unified several status messages to make them easier to understand.

Storage Statistics: View detailed storage usage on your watch - see how much space all books take and manage your library more efficiently.
On-Watch Tutorial: A new tutorial page with QR code helps you quickly access setup guides right from your wrist.
New Device Support: Added support for Instinct 3 Solar 45mm.

Smarter Chapter Sync: You can now see which chapters are synced and easily select unsynced chapters for transfer.
Better Transfer Experience: Improved progress display during transfers with the ability to cancel mid-transfer if needed.
Screen Adaptability: Enhanced layout support for different screen shapes - round, rectangular, and semi-octagonal displays now look even better.
Enhanced Stability: Improved pagination and chapter navigation to prevent unexpected issues during reading.

Multi-Language Support: Added localization for many more languages, bringing WristTale to users worldwide.
Hidden Surprise: We've tucked away a fun Easter egg in Settings - can you find it?

UI Polish: Refined various interface elements for a more polished look and feel.
Stability Improvements: Fixed known issues and enhanced overall app performance.

Accurate Sync Reports: Syncing now provides clearer feedback on exactly which chapters were successfully transferred in each session.
Polished UI Interactions: Refined loading indicators and transitions for a smoother, more responsive feel during purchase and setup.

Enhanced SDK Stability: Improved Garmin SDK initialization to ensure a more reliable connection on all Android devices.
Performance Tweaks: Various under-the-hood optimizations to improve app reliability and status consistency.

Novel Syncing: Effortlessly transfer .txt and .md (Know more about this file format) novels from your phone to your Garmin watch via Bluetooth.
Smart Chaptering: Automatically detects chapter headings like "Chapter 1" for easy navigation.
Library Management: Organize your books with custom covers, progress tracking, and easy delete/rename options.
Built-in Previewer: Preview and edit chapter content directly on your phone before syncing.

🚀 Enhanced Sync Reliability: We've fixed issues where books sometimes wouldn't appear on the watch after transfer. Syncing is now more robust and supports batch transfer for large files.
🌙 Full Dark Mode Support: The app interface now adapts perfectly to your system's Dark Mode, making it comfortable to use at night.
💎 Launch Special: Lifetime Access: To celebrate our official launch, we are offering a Lifetime Access plan at a special one-time price! Check the "Upgrade" page in the app.
💬 Sync Fun Facts: Waiting for a transfer? Enjoy interesting trivia displayed during the sync process.
🌏 Improved Localization: The app is now fully localized in English, including comprehensive user guides and legal documents.

Thank you for supporting WristTale. Happy reading on your wrist!