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fenix 3/tactix Bravo/quatix 3 software version 9.31 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 9.00 to 9.31:

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

Changes made from version 8.90 to 8.92:

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 8.70 to 8.81:

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 8.60 to 8.70:

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

Changes made from version 8.52 to 8.60:

Made several bug fixes and code improvements with ConnectIQ.

Changes made from version 8.51 to 8.52:

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 8.50 to 8.51:

Added improvements for CIQ SDK 1.4.4.

Changes made from version 8.35 to 8.36:

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 8.34 to 8.35:

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.

Changes made from version 8.32 to 8.34:

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 8.31 to 8.32:

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 8.30 to 8.31:

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 8.11 to 8.21:

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 8.02 to 8.11:

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 v8.02.

Changes made from version 8.00 to 8.02:

Added support for CIQ SDK 1.4.1
Improved the floors climbed accuracy

Changes made from version 7.84 to 8.00:

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.
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 track log is not shown in Garmin Connect.

Changes made from version 7.64 to 7.84:

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 7.62 to 7.64:

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 7.61 to 7.62:

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 7.60 to 7.61:

Added support for CIQ SDK 1.3.3
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 7.52 to 7.60:

Improved the usability of the DogTrack widget.

Changes made from version 7.51 to 7.52:

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 7.50 to 7.51:

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 the warning alert for the last length of a swim workout.
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 7.36 to 7.40:

Improved the user experience of the dog tracker widget.
Fixed a potential issue where the CIQ watch face would flicker in between transitions.

Changes made from version 7.34 to 7.36:

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 7.32 to 7.34:

Added additional improvements for CIQ 1.3 SDK.
Fixed an issue where calorie data was not being recorded correctly on the subsequent activity, after using a HRM-Tri or HRM-Swim.
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.

Changes made from version 7.31 to 7.32:

Added music and volume controls for iOS with non-native music apps.
Improved the responsiveness of floors climbed data.

Changes made from version 7.20 to 7.31:

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 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 7.13 to 7.20:

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

Changes made from version 7.11 to 7.13:

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 7.01 to 7.11:

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 7.00 to 7.01:

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 potential BLE/ANT communication issues. (Requires BLE/ANT update 3.51)

Changes made from version 6.95 to 7.00:

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 6.93 to 6.95:

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.

Changes made from version 6.92 to 6.93:

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.

Changes made from version 6.91 to 6.92:

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 6.90 to 6.91:

Added floors climbed history to the steps widget.
Added the heading bug to the elevation plot page.
Improved accuracy of distance and lap counting for Pool Swim in certain situations.
Improved Bluetooth to phone connection reliability. (Requires BLE/ANT FW 3.34.)
Fixed a potential issue where the device could crash when saving a swim activity with HRM Tri data.
Fixed an issue where metronome wasn't working correctly for the Tactical activity.

Changes made from version 6.85 to 6.90:

Fixed a potential issue where map information for certain activities in history would fail to load.
Fixed a potential issue where the user was getting directed to an incorrect page, when no elevation data was present for an activity.

Changes made from version 6.84 to 6.85:

Improved the accuracy of total ascent displayed on the elevation plot page.
Fixed potential issue with elevation plot where the green section didn't align well with the blue section.
Fixed a potential issue where we could fail to calculate HARP for a HALO jump.
Fixed a potential issue where the watch would reboot when navigating an activity.
Fixed an issue where a filtered app list for navigation was displaying the incorrect icons.
Fixed the default auto lap distance for SUP.

Changes made from version 6.82 to 6.84:

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 configuring Wi-Fi as a Hot Key option. (Settings > System > Hot Keys > Choose a key > Wi-Fi)
Improved visibility of the lap number on the lap banner page.
Improved Lock Device and Auto Lock behavior to only show the full hint text banner until it has been acknowledged once.
Fixed missing crank length setting for P1 power meters.
Fixed a potential issue where the watch would crash while using the 'Resume Later' option.
Fixed an issue where average stroke rate and SWOLF were incorrect on the Last Sport widget for a swim activity.
Fixed an issue where paddle sport activities could not be used for workouts that were classified as 'Other' on Garmin Connect.
Fixed an issue where auto lap distance for rowing was not being displayed in meters.
Fixed an issue where par and bogey information on golf summary was incorrect.

Changes made from version 6.72 to 6.82:

Added support for Auto Lock. (Settings > System > Auto Lock)
Added support for previewing backlight intensity as it is modified.
Improved the colors used for sensor bar status icons.
Improved the accuracy of floors climbed data.
Fixed a potential issue where the current CIQ watch face could change if one had multiple CIQ watch faces and was upgrading from before software version 6.50.
Fixed a potential issue where certain widgets could disappear from the widget loop after a software update.
Fixed a critical issue where the watch would reboot when trying to Track Back a really long activity.
Fixed an issue where auto lap distance for rowing was not being displayed in meters.
Fixed a potential issue where a user could configure their lap alert banners to choose 'Interval Time/Pace/Distance' data fields for non-Open Water Swim profiles.
Fixed a potential issue where Foot Pod was being used as a distance source in indoor Bike activities.
Fixed a potential issue where one couldn't toggle the GPS setting for Row activities after profile creation.
Fixed a potential issue where the steps history graph was displaying certain days twice.

Changes made from version 6.63 to 6.72:

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 3.11)

Changes made from version 6.55 to 6.63:

Improved average stroke rate calculations for paddle sports.
Fixed an issue where incorrect values for distance per stroke were being stored in paddle sports FIT files.
Fixed a potential issue where the device might crash due to excessive flooding of smart notifications.
Fixed a potential issue where device time would not update correctly, when crossing time zones and connected to the Garmin Connect Mobile app.
Fixed a potential issue where uninstalling the current Connect IQ watch face from the Garmin Connect Mobile app would not work as expected.
Fixed a potential issue where the performance condition alert could pop up while running a Connect IQ app.
Fixed a potential issue where Recovery Advisor setting was not being respected.

Changes made from version 6.52 to 6.55:

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.
Fixed a potential issue where calorie counts were being over-reported after disconnecting from a heart rate strap.
Fixed a potential issue where one could lose their daily accrued intensity minutes when power cycling the unit.
Fixed a potential issue with Stride Length being over-reported.
Fixed a potential issue with the unit rebooting after transferring Workouts from Garmin Connect.
Fixed a potential issue with the record screen being blank after ending an activity.
Made improvements to session average distance per stroke for Standup paddle boarding and Rowing.
Fixed a potential issue with single sport profile creation.

Changes made from version 6.42 to 6.52:

Added support for CIQ 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).
Fixed a potential issue with display of day/month on the watch face. (Requires display update 3.01)
Fixed a potential issue with the vibration setting getting affected after a software update.
Fixed a potential issue with the Floors climbed goal being reported as 0.
Fixed a potential issue with the backlight coming on for Smart Notifications, after placing the watch in 'Do Not Disturb' mode.
Fixed a potential issue where the unit would crash when using paddle sport activities within a multisport profile.
Fixed an issue where steps were not showing up on the last sport widget for a walking activity.
Made other minor UX bug fixes and improvements.

Changes made from version 6.40 to 6.42:

Fixed potential issue with battery drain when using certain watch face combinations.

Changes made from version 6.32 to 6.40:

Fixed potential stability issues when viewing lap details
Fixed issue with dismissing a low battery message if device is locked
Fixed potential issue with creating an invalid watch face configuration
Fixed issue with playing a tone when stopping an activity with 'In App' tone setting
Fixed issue with backlight gesture setting not saving across watch restarts
Fixed issue with alarms failing to sound when Do Not Disturb is enabled

Changes made from version 6.31 to 6.32:

Added support for viewing activity history from Run/Bike/Swim and last sport widgets. (Widget > Start)
Added support for viewing GPS state before starting a workout.
Fixed an issue where pace would be dashed out on the Last Run and Last Ride widgets in certain use cases.
Fixed an issue where the dual grid page was using incorrect defaults.
Fixed an issue where the heart rate gauge background in the activity loop, was not respecting the current activity setting.
Reverted ability to auto-lap during a workout

Changes made from version 6.27 to 6.31:

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)
Fixed an issue where the activity history displayed dashed out items.
Fixed a potential reboot when removing the device from the charge clip.
Fixed a potential reboot while charging.
Fixed a potential reboot while transitioning from the watch face to a widget.
Fixed a potential reboot while reordering applications via Garmin Connect Mobile.
Made other minor UI code improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 6.24 to 6.27:

Added Steps widget (Settings > Widgets). Note: Steps replaces the previous Wellness widget
Added My Day widget (Settings > Widgets)
Added Golf widget (Settings > Widgets)
Added Last Run widget (Settings > Widgets)
Added Last Ride widget (Settings > Widgets)
Added Last Swim (Settings > Widgets)
Added Last Sport widget (Settings > Widgets)
Added Calories widget (Settings > Widgets)
Added support for Jumpmaster App (Settings > Apps > Add New)
Added support for Tactical App (Settings > Apps > Add New)
Added new Digital watch face Layout option (showing step goal progress and move bar)Added new Digital watch face Seconds Style (Requires Display update 2.95)
Added new Digital watch face Seconds Style (Requires Display update 2.95)
Added Do Not Disturb feature (press & hold LIGHT)
Added support for golf scorecard uploads

Changes made from version 6.19 to 6.24:

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, scorecard, and odometer/round timer.
Added support for Project Waypoint App (Settings > Apps > Project Wpt.).
Added support for a new ABC widget which combines Altimeter, Barometer and Compass data. Note: previous altimeter/barometer plots and compass view will be accessible through this new widget (Settings > Widgets > ABC).
Added support for a new HR gauge data screen (Settings > Apps > Activity > Data Screens > HR Gauge).
Added new Hands and Background analog watch face options (requires Display firmware version 2.92).
Added support for audio lap alerts in Garmin Connect Mobile. (GCM > Garmin Devices > Fenix 3 > Audio Alerts > Lap Alerts)
Fixed potential issues with battery discharge beyond the typical rate.
Fixed a potential issue with Off-course alerts not working for certain use cases.

Changes made from version 6.15 to 6.19:

Added support for Advanced Running Dynamics. These include: Ground Contact Time Balance, Stride Length and Vertical Ratio (Requires HRM-Run v.6.60, HRM-Tri v. 4.20)
Improved reliability of altitude during activities
Fixed potential issue with auto lap during workouts
Fixed potential issue with the location field layout for certain position formats
Fixed potential issues with battery discharge beyond the typical rate when Bluetooth is turned off
Fixed potential issue reconnecting to ANT+ sensors

Changes made from version 6.14 to 6.15:

Added support for viewing altitude on the watch face. Note: This requires Display update v2.91, see installation instructions below.
Further improvements to altimeter and barometer accuracy in watch mode (when not performing a GPS activity). Note: Settings > Sensors > Altimeter > Calibrate or press START from the Altimeter widget to calibrate the Altimeter to a known altitude.
Improved reliability of Bluetooth manual syncs for certain use cases.
Fixed potential issues with altitude inaccuracies at low speeds during a GPS activity.
Fixed a potential issue where the button lock banner could prevent viewing of smart notifications.
Fixed a potential issue with Wi-Fi syncs.
Fixed a potential issue with VO2 Max when the Foot Pod Speed setting was set to 'Always'.
Fixed a potential issue where activity files with HR data would fail to upload.

Changes made from version 6.12 to 6.14:

Fixed an issue where user's alerts would get corrupted when upgrading software. Note: Any alert created after 6.01 will be removed and will need to be added again.
Fixed a potential issue where the watch would randomly reboot, while playing a vibration.
Fixed a potential issue with setting up the crank length for non Vector power meters.

Changes made from version 6.11 to 6.12:

Fix for foot pod dropping as speed source

Changes made from version 6.09 to 6.11:

Added support for Connect IQ SDK 1.2.1.
Further improvements for consistency and accuracy of altimeter auto calibration (performed during a GPS activity).
Improved activity tracking step calculation accuracy for certain use cases.
Fixed an issue where key presses would not work, if a low battery notification was received when the unit was locked.
Due to intermittent reliability issues, reverted pool swim algorithm changes to those found in the current public release (4.90).

Changes made from version 6.08 to 6.09:

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.
Further improvements to altimeter and barometer accuracy in watch mode (when not performing a GPS activity). Note: Settings > Sensors > Altimeter > Calibrate or press START from the Altimeter widget to calibrate the Altimeter to a known altitude.
Fixed potential issue with manual altimeter calibration during a GPS activity.
Fixed issue with tempe connectivity.

Changes made from version 6.06 to 6.08:

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.
Fixed a potential issue with exiting the 'Find Phone' app.
Fixed a potential issue with storm alerts not working in certain use cases.

Changes made from version 6.05 to 6.06:

Added support for Connect IQ SDK 1.2.0.
Fixed a potential issue with Footpod being incorrectly used as the source for distance accrual.

Changes made from version 4.70 to 6.05:

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).
Added support for CIQ 1.1.4.
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 pool swim distance algorithm (see beta release notes above).
Fixed issue with storing a large number of saved locations.
Fixed potential issue when receiving a large number of notifications using iOS 9.

Installation Instructions

Connect your fenix 3/tactix Bravo/quatix 3 to your computer using the USB cable. Download and unzip fenix3_tactixBravo_quatix3_***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_900.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.