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fenix 3 HR software version 5.31 Beta

as of March 27, 2019

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Notes:

For any issues that you encounter, please send an email to [email protected]. In your email please include the Fenix 3 model you own, software version, and a detailed description of your issue, along with any steps to reproduce. Please note that you may not get a response to the email unless we need more information on the issue you report.
Although this software is believed to be reliable, it has not yet been released for production and should be used at your own risk.

Change History

Changes made from version 5.00 to 5.31:

Fixed an intermittent issue where the device might crash around midnight.

Changes made from version 4.90 to 4.92:

Fixed a potential issue where speed spikes were reported during certain activities.
Fixed an issue where courses created on Garmin Connect were losing course points, after being transferred to the watch.
Fixed a potential issue where intensity minutes being logged during certain activities were too high.
Fixed a potential issue where calories being reported during daily use was too high.
Fixed an issue where the option to 'View Runs' was available in the main menu outside of a Ski/Board activity.
Fixed an issue where the tempe sensor was missing device information on the about page.

Changes made from version 4.70 to 4.81:

Improved Bluetooth connectivity with Huawei phones.
Fixed an issue where smart notifications would not work intermittently, after a power cycle.
Fixed an issue where one could not set the wheel size to a value less than 100mm when working with a trainer.

Changes made from version 4.60 to 4.70:

Fixed an issue where altimeter doesn't update in watch mode if Activity Tracking is disabled.

Changes made from version 4.52 to 4.60:

Made several bug fixes and code improvements with ConnectIQ.

Changes made from version 4.51 to 4.52:

Added support for 'Sync time with GPS', which allows the user to update the time on the watch by acquiring a GPS fix. This is available through Hot keys (Settings > System > Hotkeys > Choose a key combination > Sync Time.) and the Time settings menu (Settings > System > Time > Sync with GPS.)
Improved the accuracy of time being displayed on the watch by communicating with the Garmin Connect Mobile App.
Fixed an issue where interval workouts were utilizing the incorrect activity profile.

Changes made from version 4.50 to 4.51:

Added improvements for CIQ SDK 1.4.4.

Changes made from version 4.35 to 4.36:

Fixed an issue where the Baro trend line would stop updating.
Fixed an issue where the last hour of the hourly forecast data was always invalid.

Changes made from version 4.34 to 4.35:

Fixed an issue with the 'Distance per stroke' data field for paddle sports.
Fixed an issue where steps and floor history data were not populating correctly.
Fixed an issue where the minimum and maximum labels were missing from the Heart Rate graph widget.

Changes made from version 4.32 to 4.34:

Added support for persistent sensor history data. Altimeter, Barometer and Heart Rate history graphs should now retain data after power cycling the device. The barometer history data should also be retained while switching between different plot scales.
Added support for communication with a VIRB 360. Also, added support for new VIRB remote commands like Sleep and Wakeup.
Fixed an issue with executing custom interval bike workouts on device.

Changes made from version 4.31 to 4.32:

Fixed an issue where re-ordering Apps or widgets on Garmin Connect Mobile did not reflect the changes on device as expected.

Changes made from version 4.30 to 4.31:

Added support for logging Heart rate range information along with time in corresponding zones to activity FIT files, which allows for displaying this information on Garmin Connect Web
Fixed an issue where a failed WIFI sync after an activity could cause the Run Cadence to be invalid on the subsequent activity
Fixed an issue where a '?' was being displayed on the turn direction page while navigating a course
Fixed an issue where Total Descent on the Ski data page was not respecting the system elevation units
Fixed an issue where certain characters on the watch face were getting clipped for some languages
Fixed an issue where the month information on the watch face was using an incorrect glyph in Russian

Changes made from version 4.02 to 4.21:

Improved the accuracy of step counting while walking fast.
Fixed an issue, where cadence settings in a workout were cut by half after being transferred to the device.
Fixed an issue, where the stride length average was not being calculated correctly.
Fixed a potential issue, where the device could crash if one were to change the dog tracker settings while an asset search was active.
Fixed a potential issue, where one might see a large descent value when starting a Ski activity.
Fixed an issue, where step goal updates on the Garmin Connect Mobile App were not syncing with device right away.
Fixed a potential issue, where the device might lock up when in a XC Ski activity, Row or other paddling activities.

Changes made from version 4.02 to 4.11:

Fixed an issue where the activity summary information being displayed to the user was incorrect, immediately after a sync.
Reverted changes pertaining to Floors climbed that were introduced in previous beta v4.02.

Changes made from version 4.00 to 4.02:

Added support for CIQ SDK 1.4.1
Improved the floors climbed accuracy

Changes made from version 3.84 to 4.00:

Added support for CIQ SDK 1.3.4
Added support for LiveTrack Auto Start. Once enabled on the Garmin Connect Mobile app (More > LiveTrack), the LiveTrack session will be automatically started when the user begins an activity.
Improved the app settings editing experience.
Improved Heart Rate consistency on the Heart Rate history widget.
Fixed a potential issue where the users calories could drop to 0 during an activity.
Fixed a potential issue where users VO2 max and Performance Condition values were getting affected with non-Run and Bike activities. (Ex: Walk, Hike, SUP etc.)
Fixed a potential issue where the Virtual Partner pace could change during a multisport activity.
Fixed an issue preventing automatic Foot Pod calibration.
Fixed a potential issue where VO2 Max was not being generated for certain users living close to sea level.
Fixed a potential issue where track log is not shown in Garmin Connect.

Changes made from version 3.64 to 3.84:

Added support for CIQ SDK 1.3.4.
Improved reliability of LiveTrack Auto Start functionality.
Fixed a potential issue where VO2 Max was not being generated for certain users living close to sea level.
Fixed a potential issue where certain smart notifications would show up blank on the device.

Changes made from version 3.62 to 3.64:

Fixed a potential issue where we would attempt to display an invalid date/time for certain iOS calendar notifications.
Fixed a potential issue where invalid data would be entered in the activity FIT file during a pool swim, if one were to press the lap button in quick succession.
Fixed a potential issue where some data was getting clipped on a particular watch face. (Requires Display FW v3.60)
Fixed a potential issue where the users calories could drop to 0 during an activity.
Fixed a potential issue where users VO2 max and performance condition values were getting affected with non-Run and Bike activities. (Ex: Walk, Hike, SUP).

Changes made from version 3.61 to 3.62:

Fixed issue preventing automatic Foot Pod calibration
Fixed potential issue with missing app settings for the current app
Fixed potential issue with Virtual Partner paces changing during a multisport activity

Changes made from version 3.60 to 3.61:

Added support for CIQ SDK 1.3.3
Improved Heart Rate consistency on the Heart Rate history widget
Improved the user experience at the start of an activity by removing the Wrist HR ready notification
Improved the app settings editing experience
Fixed a UI issue on the golf course list page
Fixed an issue where incorrect HRV data was being logged to the FIT file
Fixed an issue where Garmin Connect Mobile was displaying very high Intensity Minutes values

Changes made from version 3.52 to 3.60:

Improved the usability of the DogTrack widget.

Changes made from version 3.51 to 3.52:

Improved support for the new Garmin Face-It mobile app, enabling creation of a Connect IQ watch face with a photo.
Improved the DogTrack widget by adding status icons to indicate whether a dog is treed or on point.
Fixed an issue where the units on the DogTrack widget were not in sync with the system unit settings.
Fixed an issue where the sport weekly and monthly total list items were getting highlighted even though they are not selectable.
Fixed a potential issue with writing developer data through apps that support the Connect IQ 1.3 SDK.

Changes made from version 3.40 to 3.51:

Added support for 'Find My Watch'. (Garmin Connect Mobile App > More > Garmin Devices > Connected Device > Find My Device)
Fixed a potential issue where intensity minutes would reset at midnight for a certain population.
Improved wrist heart rate display responsiveness prior to lock.
Improved the warning alert for the last length of a swim workout.
Improved scaling of data on the heart rate graph widget.
Updated the background color of the tracker widget sub-pages and made them consistent with other widgets.
Updated the Last Swim widget to display pace for open water swim activities.

Changes made from version 3.36 to 3.40:

Improved the user experience of the dog tracker widget.
Fixed an issue where step goal alert notifications were not creating a vibe.
Fixed a potential issue where the CIQ watch face would flicker in between transitions.

Changes made from version 3.34 to 3.36:

Improved pace for paddle sports
Fixed issue with asset arrow in dog tracking widget
Fixed issue with cycling power discrepancies
Various bug fixes for Connect IQ 1.3

Changes made from version 3.32 to 3.34:

Added support for broadcasting wrist heart rate data during an activity. (Settings > Sensors > Wrist Heart Rate > Broadcast HR > In App)
Added additional improvements for CIQ 1.3 SDK.
Improved wrist heart rate performance. (upgrade to 2.61 - GUP2415.GCD)
Fixed a potential issue where invalid characters were being shown on the lap banner page.
Fixed a potential issue with golf scorecards.
Fixed a potential issue with intensity minutes calculations.
Fixed an issue where calorie data was not being recorded correctly on the subsequent activity, after using an HRM-Tri or HRM-Swim.

Changes made from version 3.31 to 3.32:

Added music and volume controls for iOS with non-native music apps.
Improved the precision of 24/7 heart rate data, when being viewed on the Garmin Connect Mobile app.
Improved the responsiveness of floors climbed data.
Fixed issue where one would see small dropouts on the heart rate widget.

Changes made from version 3.20 to 3.31:

Added support for the dog tracker widget.
Added support for CIQ SDK 1.3
Improved how sleep movement could impact intensity minutes calculations.
Fixed an issue where a question mark was being displayed on the swim workout reps page.
Fixed an issue where the golf summary information could be incorrect.
Fixed an issue where UI elements would appear to be bold when using certain CIQ apps.
Fixed an issue where a question mark was being displayed on the HR broadcast page.
Fixed a potential issue with swim workouts, when the rest interval is the final step of the said workout.
Fixed an issue where intensity minutes would reset to 0 after power cycling the watch.
Fixed an issue where one could start a navigation activity while running a CIQ app.
Fixed an issue where one could access activity settings for a particular FIT sport/sub sport profile, while running a CIQ app.
Fixed an issue where the backlight would not come on when using the power key.
Fixed an issue where the golf scorecard was displaying values from a discarded scorecard.
Fixed translation bugs.
Fixed an issue where the time mode was getting over-written by Connect, especially using the Military time setting.

Changes made from version 3.13 to 3.20:

Fixed a potential issue with swim workouts, when the rest interval is the final step of the said workout.

Changes made from version 3.11 to 3.13:

Improved accuracy of distance and lap counting for Pool Swim.
Improved ETA and ETE estimates when navigating a course.
Improved distinction between raceable course for training and courses for navigation.
Fixed labels on altimeter and barometer graphs in ABC widget.
Fixed issue with page color after a rest interval in a Pool Swim.

Changes made from version 3.01 to 3.11:

Added support for accessing other data screens while in a swim workout rest interval.
Improved Auto Lock behavior to avoid locking while in use.
Improved label and background consistency across all widgets.
Fixed an issue where Project Waypoint was not using the system setting for bearing units. (Settings > Sensors > Compass > Display)
Fixed an issue where the interval SWOLF and stroke rate fields were labelled incorrectly.
Fixed an issue where distance data fields for SUP were using incorrect precision and units.
Fixed a potential issue where VO2 Max and Lactate Threshold estimates were being used incorrectly with Trail Run activities.
Fixed an issue where high values for intensity minutes were getting clipped on the Intensity Minutes widget.
Fixed an issue where the multisport transition page was displaying information in the wrong color.

Changes made from version 3.00 to 3.01:

Improved accuracy of distance and lap counting for Pool Swim in certain situations.
Fixed a potential issue with footpod calibration.
Fixed a potential issue with high battery drain in watch mode.
Fixed a potential issue where the user was not given a warning alert on the last length of a swim workout.
Fixed a potential issue where certain multisport profiles were not available in the app list when navigating a course.
Fixed a potential issue where the user was not directed back to the time and date page correctly, after receiving a Lactate Threshold estimation.
Fixed a potential issue where optical heart rate data was being logged to the activity file for a Swim activity, when used within a multisport profile.
Fixed potential BLE/ANT communication issues. (Requires BLE/ANT update 3.51)

Changes made from version 2.95 to 3.00:

Fixed a potential issue, where the display update prompt would not allow the SW updates to complete successfully.
Fixed a potential issue where the total time screen within a multisport activity could be blank.
Fixed an issue where the Indoor Bike auto lap setting was getting modified after a SW update.

Changes made from version 2.93 to 2.95:

Added support for CIQ 1.2.6.
Added support for Achievements. (Summary of personal records available after an activity is saved, and while still on the saved activity summary page.)
Added support to turn off activity monitoring Goal Alerts. (Settings > Activity Monitoring > Goal Alert)
Added support to calibrate altimeter at extreme altitudes.
Added support for Walk App (Settings > Apps > Walk).
Added support for Swimrun App (Settings > Apps > Swimrun).
Added additional backlight settings: a 4 second timeout and a 5% backlight level.
Improved the readability of golf course names on the golf course list page.
Fixed a potential issue where activity history had a ghost entry after deleting all activities.
Fixed an issue where the performance condition page was clipping the value being displayed.
Fixed a potential issue with deleting saved locations.
Fixed a potential issue with vertical distance to destination and glide ratio data fields, while navigating a course.
Fixed a potential issue where optical Heart Rate was being used for Lactate threshold calculations.
Fixed a potential issue with calorie calculations when using a HRM Tri.

Changes made from version 2.92 to 2.93:

Added support for post activity download of Heart Rate data from HRM-Tri and HRM-Swim sensors. (History > Activity > Download Heart Rate)
Added additional information to the workout timer page.
Added support for displaying status of GPS EPO data to the About page. (Settings > System > About > Scroll to the EPO Status Page, Note: downloaded EPO data will not always be stored on the device file system)
Fixed a potential issue with viewing more than 100 nearest Saved Locations.
Fixed a potential issue where GPS EPO downloads were not being applied as expected.
Fixed a potential issue where Intensity Minutes were not being calculated correctly for devices paired with a Heart Rate sensor.
Fixed a potential issue with Timer alarms not working as expected if Do Not Disturb was enabled.
Fixed a potential issue with the instantaneous distance data field for paddle sports.
Fixed a potential issue where the Lactate Threshold value was not always available in the My Stats menu.
Fixed an issue where the Auto Scroll setting was not available for paddle sports activity profiles.
Fixed a potential issue where the Back button wouldn't take the user back to the activity loop during Ski/Board activities.
Fixed a potential issue with auto zoom not working as expected during Waypoint navigation.
Fixed potential display issues with the Heart Rate Widget plot.

Changes made from version 2.91 to 2.92:

Added support for saving a waypoint from the Dual Grid page.
Improved distance scrolling on the Project Waypoint page.
Improved reliability of heart rate data on the Heart Rate graph widget.
Improved accuracy of distance and lap counting for Pool Swim in certain situations.
Improved accuracy of floors climbed and resting heart rate data.

Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.91:

Added support for Elevation Plot navigation data screen (Settings > Navigation > Data Screens > Elevation Plot). Note: this screen should give a 'glanceable' indication of effort remaining along the course being navigated. It shows completed (in green) and future (in blue, if available in the course) altitude data plotted over the distance of the navigation. Ascent fields are also displayed for current accumulation and the amount remaining to destination. Plan your next adventure using the Course creation tool at garminconnect.com!
Added support for reviewing elevation history for an activity. (History > Activities > Choose an activity > Elevation Plot. The data field represents total ascent for the activity.)
Added support for Auto Lock. (Settings > System > Auto Lock)
Added floors climbed history to the steps widget.
Added support for configuring Wi-Fi as a Hot Key option. (Settings > System > Hot Keys > Choose a key > Wi-Fi)
Added the heading bug to the elevation plot page.
Added support for previewing backlight intensity as it is modified.
Improved the accuracy and reliability of optical heart rate data. (Requires WHR FW 2.17)
Improved Bluetooth to phone connection reliability. (Requires BLE/ANT FW 3.34.)
Improved accuracy of distance and lap counting for Pool Swim in certain situations.

Installation Instructions

Connect your fenix 3 HR to your computer using the USB cable. Download and unzip Fenix3HR_***Beta.zip.
Place the GUPDATE.RGN file, found in the ***_Beta folder, into the \GARMIN directory of the device.
Disconnect from your computer and proceed through the update.
If you would like to revert to the last public release software, follow the above steps, but place the gupdate_500.rgn file into the \GARMIN folder of the device. Rename the file to gupdate.rgn before disconnecting your device. NOTE: If you revert to an older version of software, all of your settings will be reset to defaults.

System requirements

IBM-compatible PC running Windows 7 SP1 or later operating system and an available USB port.