If you own an Amazfit smartwatch, you’ve probably had this moment: a WhatsApp or email notification pops up, you glance at your wrist… and then squint because the text is just too tiny. I’ve been there more times than I can count. The screen looks sleek, sure, but sometimes I just want to read my messages without feeling like I need a magnifying glass. Here’s the funny part—Amazfit doesn’t give us a simple “increase font size” option in its settings. Kind of odd, right? But don’t worry, there’s a neat workaround. With the Notify for Amazfit & Zepp app, you…
Author: Yash Bhatt
Yash Bhatt
Yash is our resident problem-solver. With a degree in Computer Applications, he handles the deep-dive stuff—battery optimizations, firmware quirks, and smart fixes.
Zepp Health has confirmed that the rugged smartwatch will soon receive the Zepp OS 5 update—and yes, this makes it the first older model (pre-2025) to run the latest OS. This update was recently teased on Amazfit Germany’s Instagram and reported by NotebookCheck, signaling a major step forward for T-Rex 3 users. Zepp OS 5 Steps Beyond the 2025 Lineup Until now, Zepp OS 5 has been reserved for newer devices, such as the Balance 2, the Active 2 series, and the Bip 6. Bringing it to the T-Rex 3, which launched in early 2024, is a big deal. It’s…
If you use the Amazfit Active 2 for your workouts, you probably noticed something annoying — strength training didn’t always work right. Sometimes your reps were wrong, sets were missing, or exercises didn’t get saved at all. That’s super frustrating, especially when you’re trying to track your fitness. But hey, finally some good news: the latest firmware update 6.1.20.3 is here, and if strength training has been your biggest frustration with this watch, you can finally breathe a sigh of relief—because it’s finally fixed. Before the Update, Strength Tracking Was… Rough Let’s be honest—if you’ve used the Active 2 for…
Amazfit just pushed out a fresh software update—version 3.16.0.3—for the Balance 2, and I finally got my hands on it. After trying it out, I can confidently say: this one actually makes a difference. The update brings a brand-new Ultramarathon workout mode, improves the often-frustrating tap-to-wake feature, and squashes a few annoying bugs. No, we still don’t have BioCharge (yet), but it’s clear that Amazfit is actively fine-tuning the experience. So, here’s a quick breakdown of what I noticed after installing the update. Ultramarathon Mode Is Here (Finally!) If you’re into endurance workouts—like long-distance runs, hikes, or bike rides—this one’s…