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fenix 3/tactix Bravo/quatix 3 software version 9.60

as of July 15, 2020

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Change History

Changes made from version 9.40 to 9.60:

Brought in CIQ security updates.

Changes made from version 9.00 to 9.40:

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

Changes made from version 8.90 to 9.00:

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 8.70 to 8.90:

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 8.50 to 8.70:

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

Changes made from version 8.30 to 8.50:

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.
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 watchface were getting clipped for some languages.
Fixed an issue where the month information on the watchface was using an incorrect glyph in Russian.
Fixed an issue with executing custom interval bike workouts on device.
Fixed an issue with the 'Distance per stroke' data field for paddle sports.
Fixed an issue where the random seconds style for a digital watchface would only update for the top half of the screen. (Requires Display 3.70)

Changes made from version 8.20 to 8.30:

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 8.00 to 8.20:

Added support for Connect IQ SDK 1.4.
Fixed an issue where the activity summary information being displayed to the user was incorrect, immediately after a sync.

Changes made from version 7.60 to 8.00:

Added support for Connect IQ 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.
Fixed a potential issue where VO2 Max was not being generated for certain users living close to sea level.
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 a potential issue where the track log for an activity was not being shown in Garmin Connect.

Changes made from version 7.50 to 7.60:

Added support for 'Find My Watch'. (Garmin Connect Mobile App > More > Garmin Devices > Connected Device > Find My Device)
Added support for VIRB Ultra 30.
Improved support for the new Garmin Face-It mobile app, enabling creation of a Connect IQ watch face with a photo.
Improved the warning alert for the last length of a swim workout.
Improved the usability of the DogTrack widget.
Improved the Last Swim widget to display pace for open water swim activities.
Fixed a potential issue where intensity minutes would reset at midnight.
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 7.20 to 7.50:

Added support for Connect IQ SDK 1.3.0.
Added support for Apple Media Service - users can now control any active music player, e.g. Spotify, as well as volume. (requires iOS 8.0 and higher)
Added support for phone apps to subscribe for more frequent data updates.
Added support for the dog tracker widget. (Settings > Widgets > DogTrack)
Improved the accuracy of pace data for paddle sports.
Improved how sleep movement could impact intensity minutes calculations.
Improved the responsiveness of floors climbed data.
Fixed potential issues with golf scorecards and summary information.
Fixed an issue with the intensity minutes widget potentially showing dashes for high intensity minute values.
Fixed a potential issue with access to navigation while running a Connect IQ app.
Fixed a potential issue with access to app settings while running a Connect IQ app.
Fixed a potential issue with the backlight failing to turn on when using the LIGHT key.
Fixed an issue where calorie data was not being recorded correctly on a subsequent activity, after using an HRM-Tri or HRM-Swim.
Fixed a potential issue with swim workouts.

Changes made from version 7.00 to 7.20:

Added support for accessing other data screens while in a swim workout rest interval.
Improved accuracy of distance and lap counting for Pool Swim.
Improved Auto Lock behavior to avoid locking while in use.
Improved the reliability of foot pod calibration.
Improved ETA and ETE estimates when navigating a course.
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 a potential issue where VO2 Max and Lactate Threshold estimates were being used incorrectly with Trail Run activities.
Fixed an issue where distance data fields for SUP were using incorrect precision and units.
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 display issue with one of the analog watch faces. (Requires Display update 3.50)

Changes made from version 6.90 to 7.00:

Added support for Connect IQ SDK 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 for post activity download of Heart Rate data from HRM-Tri and HRM-Swim sensors. (History > Activity > Download Heart Rate)
Added support to calibrate altimeter at extreme altitudes.
Added floors climbed history to the steps widget.
Added the heading bug to the elevation plot page.
Added support for saving a waypoint from the Dual Grid 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)
Added support for viewing more than 100 Saved Locations on the device.
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 distance scrolling on the Project Waypoint page.
Improved Bluetooth to phone connection reliability. (Requires BLE/ANT FW 3.50)
Improved auto zoom during waypoint navigation.
Improved the readability of golf course names on the golf course list page.
Improved accuracy of floors climbed data
Fixed a potential issue where Intensity Minutes were not being calculated correctly for devices paired with a Heart Rate sensor.
Fixed an issue where the Auto Scroll setting was not available for paddle sports activity profiles.
Fixed a potential issue with Timer alarms not working as expected if Do Not Disturb was enabled.
Fixed a potential issue where the device could crash when saving a swim activity with HRM Tri data.

Changes made from version 6.80 to 6.90:

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 support for configuring Wi-Fi as a Hot Key option. (Settings > System > Hot Keys > Choose a key > Wi-Fi)
Improved the colors used for sensor bar status icons.
Improved the accuracy of floors climbed data.
Fixed an issue where paddle sport activities could not be used for workouts that were classified as 'Other' on Garmin Connect.
Fixed a potential issue where one could not change the crank length of a third party power meter.
Fixed a potential issue where the device could fail to calculate HARP for a HALO jump.
Fixed a potential issue where par and bogey information on golf summary could be incorrect.
Fixed a potential issue where a users current CIQ watch face could change, if they had multiple CIQ watch faces and were upgrading from a software version before 6.50.
Fixed a potential issue where certain widgets could disappear from the widget loop after a software update.
Fixed a potential issue where Foot Pod was being used as a distance source in Bike Indoor activities.

Changes made from version 6.50 to 6.80:

Added support for Connect IQ SDK 1.2.2.
Added Intensity Minutes widget (Settings > Widgets). Note: requires a connection to a Heart Rate Strap to accrue Vigorous minutes.
Restored support for the (optional) manual entry of Sleep mode (Settings > Activity Tracking).
Added support for 'Auto Do Not Disturb'. (Power Menu > Do Not Disturb > Sleep Time) Sleep and wake up times can be setup through Garmin Connect Mobile.
Added support for Speed/Pace and Heart Rate audio prompts. (Requires Garmin Connect Mobile App app version 3.2.1, select More > Settings > Device > Audio Prompts to configure)
Improved list of app activities shown during navigation and interval training.
Fixed an issue where users were seeing auto lap information during swim activities.
Fixed potential issue with battery drain when using Analog watch faces. (Requires display update 3.20)
Fixed a potential issue with display of day/month on the watch face. (Requires display update 3.20)
Fixed a potential issue with the back light coming on for Smart Notifications, after placing the watch in 'Do Not Disturb' mode.
Fixed a potential issue with the vibration setting getting affected after a software update.

Changes made from version 5.10 to 6.50:

Added support for Row App. New features include 500m pace, stroke rate, stroke count, distance per stroke, upgrades to virtual partner, stroke rate alerts, and 'every beat' metronome option.
Added support for Row Indoor App. New features include stroke rate, stroke count, stroke rate alerts, and 'every beat' metronome option.
Added support for Standup Paddleboarding (SUP) App. New features include stroke rate, stroke count, distance per stroke, upgrades to virtual partner, stroke rate alerts, and 'every beat' metronome option.
Added support for Golf App. New features include download of courses through Garmin Connect Mobile, distance to front/middle/back of green, layup distances, measure shot, in-round scorecard, odometer/round timer, and scorecard uploads to Garmin Connect.
Added support for Project Waypoint App (Settings > Apps > Project Wpt).
Added support for Tactical App (Settings > Apps > Add New).
Added support for Jumpmaster App (Settings > Apps > Add New).
Added support for the Advanced Running Dynamics metrics; Ground Contact Time Balance (This feature measures your running symmetry and appears as a percentage of your total ground contact time.), Stride Length (This feature measures the length of your stride from one footfall to the next.) and Vertical Ratio (This feature provides the cost-benefit ratio of vertical oscillation to stride length, serving as one indicator of a runner's efficiency.) Requires HRM-Run v. 6.60, HRM-Tri v. 4.20.
Added support for the Lactate Threshold feature (Main Menu > My Stats > Lactate Threshold). This estimates the level of effort at which fatigue rapidly increases in terms of a runner's heart rate and pace.
Added support for the Performance Condition feature. This provides a real-time fitness-level measurement relative to a runner's average baseline, which indicates performance readiness for the day's workout or race. This feature requires a physical HR strap.
Added support for the Stress Score app. (Settings > Apps > Stress Score.) This uses heart rate variability to assess the user's overall physiological stress. This feature requires a physical HR strap.
Added ABC widget which combines Altimeter, Barometer and Compass data (Settings > Widgets). Note: press START to view altimeter/barometer plots and compass view.
Added Steps widget with floors climbed (Settings > Widgets). Note: Steps replaces the previous Wellness widget. Sleep mode is now automatic and can be setup via Garmin Connect and Garmin Connect Mobile.
Added My Day widget (Settings > Widgets).
Added Golf widget (Settings > Widgets).
Added Last Run widget (Settings > Widgets). Note: press START to view history.
Added Last Ride widget (Settings > Widgets). Note: press START to view history.
Added Last Swim widget (Settings > Widgets). Note: press START to view history.
Added Last Sport widget (Settings > Widgets). Note: press START to view history.
Added Calories widget (Settings > Widgets).
Added Do Not Disturb feature (press & hold LIGHT). Note: Use during sleep if no notifications or alerts are desired.
Added support for a new HR gauge data screen (Settings > Apps > Activity > Data Screens > HR Gauge).
Added support for audio lap alerts in Garmin Connect Mobile. (GCM > Garmin Devices > Fenix 3 > Audio Alerts > Lap Alerts)
Added support for viewing GPS state before starting a workout.
Added support for a new 'MOB' (Man Overboard) hot key option. (Settings > System > Hot Keys)
Added support for a new 'Dual Grid' hot key option. (Settings > System > Hot Keys)
Added new Digital watch face Layout option (showing step goal progress and move bar)
Added new Digital watch face Seconds Style (Requires Display software v. 3.00)
Added new Hands and Background analog watch face options (Requires Display software v. 3.00).

Changes made from version 5.00 to 5.10:

Fixed potential issue with unexpected battery drain.
Fixed potential issue reconnecting to ANT+ sensors.

Changes made from version 4.90 to 5.00:

Added support for Connect IQ SDK 1.2.1.
Added Ascent and Descent elevation alerts (Settings > Apps > Alerts > Elevation).
Added support for 'repeating' sports in a multisport profile (Settings > Apps > Multi Sport Profile > Repeat). This is useful for events such as 'Swimrun'. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swimrun).
Added support for on device course creation (Navigation > Courses). New data fields such as next waypoint, distance to next waypoint, ETA to next waypoint, ETE to next waypoint etc. were introduced in conjunction with this feature.
Added new Hands and Background analog watch face options (requires Display firmware version 2.90).
Improved consistency and accuracy of altimeter auto calibration (performed during a GPS activity). Notes: GPS and manual calibration points will be used to determine the best overall calibration possible. A secondary step when acquiring a GPS fix at activity start will help denote a more accurate fix for altitude purposes (yellow to green ring indication). Settings > Sensors > Altimeter > Auto Cal. is now an On/Off setting as the 'Once' and 'Continuous' settings are no longer necessary. Use Settings > Sensors > Altimeter > Calibrate to calibrate the Altimeter to a known altitude.
Improved altimeter and barometer accuracy in watch mode (when not performing a GPS activity). Note: use Settings > Sensors > Altimeter > Calibrate or press START from the Altimeter widget to calibrate the Altimeter to a known altitude.
Improved vibration profiles to be differentiated based on alert type.
Improved reliability of 'Weather' widget on iOS.
Improved ability to detect time zone changes without a GPS fix (requires connection to Garmin Connect Mobile app and time set to 'Auto' on device, Settings > System > Time > Set Time).
Improved activity tracking step calculation accuracy for certain use cases.
Fixed potential issue with a Foot Pod sensor dropping out as a source for speed.
Fixed an issue where key presses would not work, if a low battery notification was received when the unit was locked.
Fixed potential issue with manual altimeter calibration during a GPS activity.
Fixed issue with Tempe sensor connectivity.
Fixed a potential issue with exiting the 'Find Phone' app.
Fixed a potential issue with storm alerts not working in certain use cases.
Fixed a potential issue with a Foot Pod sensor being incorrectly used as the source for distance accrual.
Fixed issue with storing a large number of saved locations.

Changes made from version 4.70 to 4.90:

Added new Hands and Background analog watch face options (requires Display firmware version 2.90).
Fixed a potential issue with Footpod being incorrectly used as the source for distance accrual.
Fixed potential issue when receiving a large number of notifications using iOS 9.

Changes made from version 4.60 to 4.70:

Fixed a potential issue with Scheduled workouts.
Fixed a potential issue with heart rate zones not persisting across software updates. This change will take effect with subsequent software updates.

Changes made from version 4.40 to 4.60:

Added ability to configure foot pod speed and distance (Settings > Sensors > Foot Pod).
Added support for setting up compass user magnetic variation (Settings > Sensors > Compass > North Ref.).
Added the option to configure the navigation heading bug (Settings > Navigation > Heading Bug).
Added support for editing altitude and position for Saved Locations (Navigation > Saved Locations).
Fixed a potential issue with navigating activities.
Fixed a potential issue with distance calculations during workouts.
Fixed potential issues with syncing activity tracking data.

Changes made from version 4.20 to 4.40:

Added Course navigation mode (Settings > Navigation > Type). A HSI Compass will be utilized on the Guide data page when navigating in this mode.
Added support for deleting all saved locations (Navigation > Saved Locations > Delete All).
Added support for automatic saving of an activity after 25 minutes without an action on the Save/Resume/Discard options.
Improved support of edited locations from BaseCamp.
Improved low battery notifications.
Improved the Swim Drill Log page.
Fixed a potential issue with navigating courses.
Fixed an issue with utilizing the setting for Swim Stroke Type Detection.
Note: If updating from 4.30, the app list will be reset to defaults. All custom activity apps created before this update will be cleared as well.

Changes made from version 4.00 to 4.20:

Fixed a potential issue with the 'Set a Target' Training option.
Fixed an issue with displaying smart notifications while sleeping.
Fixed an issue with customization of data fields on 'Lap Alert' and 'Rest Screen' data screens.

Changes made from version 3.80 to 4.00:

Added support for HRM-Tri and HRM-Swim.
Added support for Smart Notification Actions (interact with the incoming notifications directly from the pop-up or within the Notifications widget, e.g. clear a message or reject an incoming call).
Added 'Find My Phone' app (added at the end of the app list).
Added a heading arrow indicator to data pages when in navigation mode.
Added support for advanced VIRB remote (compatible with VIRB X/XE: control camera settings, display additional status information).
Added advanced alarm clock features (multiple alarms, recurring options, notification customization).
Added support for 'Auto' backlight mode (options are now available to configure backlight separately for keys, alerts and gestures: Settings > System > Backlight).
Added setting to control Bluetooth connection alerts (Settings > Bluetooth > Alerts).
Improved ascent and descent calculations.
Improved pairing time with the tempe sensor.
Fixed issue with saving of lap ascent values.
Fixed potential issue with steps being lost during an activity.
Fixed potential issues with heart rate sensor connection reliability.

Changes made from version 3.60 to 3.80:

Fix potential issue with GPS acquisition, when resuming an activity.

Changes made from version 3.40 to 3.60:

Improved GPS tracking performance (Requires GPS Software 2.90. Note: after applying GPS software updates, for best results please allow the device to track GPS signals continuously for 10 to 15 minutes. This one-time process will allow the device to re-accumulate satellite information lost in the update process).
Improved GPS distance accumulation (requires GPS Software 2.90).
Added support for Connect IQ SDK 1.1.3.
Fixed potential issues with 'Resume Later' app option.

Changes made from version 3.30 to 3.40:

Added support for Walking sport type (Settings > Apps > Add New).
Added support for configuring LAP key behavior (Settings > Apps).
Added support for Connect IQ SDK 1.1.2.
Fixed issue with Open Water app settings.
Fixed potential issue with GPS acquisition when using the My Workouts feature.
Fixed potential issue with alarm settings.

Changes made from version 3.20 to 3.30:

Fixed potential issue with the latest time zone update.

Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.20:

Added Hot Keys press-and-hold START and BACK key customization (Settings > System > Hot Keys).
Added Back to Start option for straight-line navigation back to activity start.
Improved Connect IQ stability.
Improved pace stability at low speeds.
Fixed issue with import of elevation of saved locations from GPX files.
Fixed issue with display of 3 digit speeds on ski data pages.
Fixed potential device lockup when exiting watch mode.

Changes made from version 3.00 to 3.10:

Improved Connect IQ experience and stability.
Fixed issue with updating Barometer plot scale.

Changes made from version 2.90 to 3.00:

Added Foot Pod auto calibration support.
Improved Connect IQ experience and stability.
Fixed potential issue with heading data fields.

Changes made from version 2.80 to 2.90:

Fixed a potential issue with starting custom apps.

Changes made from version 2.50 to 2.80:

Added Music Controls widget.
Added support for Connect IQ apps and widgets.
Fixed an issue with power data fields.

Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.50:

Added access to sensor-specific settings from Compass, Altimeter, and Barometer widgets (press the START key).
Added lock keys feature (hold the LIGHT key).

System requirements

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