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fenix 5X software version 24.71 Beta

as of February 2, 2022

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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 5 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 24.10 to 24.71:

Fixed a potential issue with bike lights turning on before starting an activity.
Fixed an issue where the inReach screen was available in Expedition activities.
Fixed an issue of receiving multiple inReach lost connection messages.
Fixed an issue with first lap times.
Fixed a potential issue with sensor software version being reported incorrectly.
Fixed potential issues with course syncing with Express.
Fixed issue with taking screenshots.

Changes made from version 24.00 to 24.10:

Fixed a potential device freeze while connecting to an inReach gateway.

Changes made from version 23.72 to 24.00:

Fixed an issue where running dynamics pods may produce an inaccurate step count while paired to the device. Made improvements and bug fixes for Explore. Fixed an issue where the device may inaccurately convert coordinates in the MGRS format.
Fixed an issue where running dynamics pods may produce an inaccurate step count while paired to the device. Made improvements and bug fixes for Explore. Fixed an issue where the device may inaccurately convert coordinates in the MGRS format.
Fixed an issue where running dynamics pods may produce an inaccurate step count while paired to the device. Made improvements and bug fixes for Explore. Fixed an issue where the device may inaccurately convert coordinates in the MGRS format.

Changes made from version 23.71 to 23.72:

Fixed an issue where running dynamics pods may produce an inaccurate step count while paired to the device.
Made improvements and bug fixes for Explore.
Fixed an issue where the device may inaccurately convert coordinates in the MGRS format.

Changes made from version 22.40 to 23.71:

Fixed an issue with the drawing of golf greens.
Fixed an issue where sport names can be cut off after syncing an activity to Connect.
Fixed a potential issue with altimeter data during rapid ascent or descent.

Changes made from version 22.30 to 22.40:

Fixed potential device crashes and freezes.
Fixed bugs related to Explore syncing.
Fixed issue with adding power data fields.

Changes made from version 22.10 to 22.30:

Added support for Explore Navigation Sync, where one can select lines, waypoints or generic points on the map within the Explore app and start navigating on device.
Improved the accuracy and reliability of altitude data.
Fixed an issue where Tee names with special characters were not being displayed properly for certain golf courses.
Fixed distance and time values for tracks/routes synced from Garmin Explore.
Fixed an issue where the device may exhibit battery drain after disconnecting from an inReach device.
Fixed possible issues with Garmin Explore sync.
Fix potential crash during power up.
Fix potential issues with altimeter and barometer readings.

Changes made from version 22.00 to 22.10:

Fixed an issue where the device may exhibit battery drain after disconnecting from an inReach device.
Fixed possible issues with Garmin Explore sync.

Changes made from version 21.72 to 22.00:

Fixed distance and time values for tracks/routes synced from Garmin Explore.

Changes made from version 21.71 to 21.72:

Added support for Explore Navigation Sync, where one can select lines, waypoints or generic points on the map within the Explore app and start navigating on device.

Changes made from version 21.00 to 21.71:

Fixed an issue where Tee names with special characters were not being displayed properly for certain golf courses.
Improved the accuracy and reliability of altitude data.

Changes made from version 20.71 to 20.72:

Fixed an issue with bike lights staying on during non-cycling activities.
Fixed an issue where the elevation plot would intermittently double the distance while navigating.

Changes made from version 20.00 to 20.71:

Fixed an issue where the device would intermittently fail to save an activity.

Changes made from version 19.74 to 20.00:

Version bump to 20.00.

Changes made from version 19.73 to 19.74:

Made miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements.

Changes made from version 19.72 to 19.73:

Fixed an issue that caused certain device settings to get corrupted with the last beta SW update.
Fixed an issue where the device was intermittently failing to record a golf activity.
Fixed an issue where turn direction labels could be intermittently blank while navigating.
Fixed an issue where the device was displaying incorrect time for Brazil within the Alternate Time Zones widget.
Updated training load usage comments.

Changes made from version 19.71 to 19.72:

Made general stability improvements.

Changes made from version 19.00 to 19.71:

Made improvements for certain ANT sensors.
Fixed an issue with downloading of heart rate data post activity.

Changes made from version 18.72 to 19.00:

Version number bump to 19.00.

Changes made from version 18.71 to 18.72:

Fixed an issue where the watch may freeze during a Ski activity.
Fixed a couple of issues which should improve device stability.

Changes made from version 15.41 to 18.71:

Fixed a couple of issues which should improve device stability.
Fixed an issue with altimeter calibration. This should address speed spikes in activities with 3d speed enabled. (For example: Ski.)
Fixed an issue where the device might crash when unplugging from USB.

Changes made from version 15.40 to 15.41:

Fix altimeter calibration in activity.

Changes made from version 15.31 to 15.32:

Fixed a couple of issues that should improve device stability.

Changes made from version 15.20 to 15.31:

Added support for connecting to a shifting sensor (Sram Etap or Di2 bike) that supports up to 4 front and 12 rear gears.
Fixed an issue where steps were not being counted during a multisport activity.
Fixed an issue where one wasn't able to search near a waypoint.
Fixed an intermittent issue where the device may crash after connecting it to the computer. (Fenix 5X only.)

Changes made from version 15.10 to 15.20:

Fixed an issue where a Connect IQ watchface would fail to load with software v15.10

Changes made from version 14.76 to 14.77:

Fixed an issue where the Stress widget does not work.
Brought in improvements for CIQ.

Changes made from version 14.75 to 14.76:

Fixed an issue with 3D Speed.
Fixed an issue with proximity pairing a dual mode sensor.

Changes made from version 14.74 to 14.75:

Pulled in mapping and routing improvements for Fenix 5X.
Fixed an issue where Pool Swim activities could contain position data.
Fixed an issue where the device could register a speed spike during Ski activities.
Brought in improvements for CIQ.

Changes made from version 14.73 to 14.74:

Fixed an issue with the sync icon animation.
Brought in improvements for CIQ.

Changes made from version 14.72 to 14.73:

Added support for inReach display verification, when using authentication.
Fixed an issue where the Last Sport widgets were not displaying information for the most recent activity.
Fixed an intermittent issue where the device would display a distance of 0, when navigating to a point right after a power cycle. (Fenix 5X only)
Made other miscellaneous code improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 14.20 to 14.72:

Brought in support for CIQ SDK v3.1. (Fenix 5X requires new Display FW v3.11)
Improved pairing experience with Garmin Dual ANT+/BLE Sensors.
Fixed an issue with treadmill calibration.
Fixed an intermittent issue where average HR, max HR and calorie counts could be inaccurate during a pool swim.
Fixed an issue where the course list appears to skip a course when scrolling.
Made several improvements for Golf.
Made other miscellaneous code improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 13.30 to 13.51:

Made several code improvements and bug fixes for golf, especially CT10.
Fixed an intermittent issue where the device could report an incorrect treadmill calibration.
Fixed an issue where the hourly alert was off by minutes when manually changing time on device.
Fixed an issue where stroke data during a rowing activity was not available on Varia vision.

Changes made from version 13.23 to 13.24:

Fixed an intermittent issue where the device could crash during a Biking activity when using a speed or cadence sensor.

Changes made from version 13.22 to 13.23:

Fixed an issue where the device could crash during a cycling activity when paired to a cadence sensor.
Fixed an intermittent issue where the device could crash when fetching calendar information from the smartphone.

Changes made from version 13.21 to 13.22:

Fixed an issue where smart notifications intermittently stopped working for iOS devices.
Fixed an issue where workouts from a training plan were marked as missed despite being completed.
Fixed a couple of minor issues with golf.

Changes made from version 13.00 to 13.21:

Fixed an issue where the golf scorecard page could display invalid values.

Changes made from version 12.83 to 12.85:

Fixed an issue where the device could log an extra lap during Swim activities.

Changes made from version 12.82 to 12.83:

Added support for Approach CT10 on Fenix 5, 5S, 5X and FR935. (Menu > Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Club Sensors.)

Changes made from version 12.81 to 12.82:

Fixed a couple of issues with Jumpmaster.

Changes made from version 12.51 to 12.81:

Fixed an issue where one couldn't Race an activity from the activity history menu.
Fixed an issue where some devices were reporting a higher than expected battery drain.
Fixed an intermittent issue where the device could crash during an activity.
Fixed an issue where the GPS updates were failing to install.
Fixed an issue where the data screen background color would remain inverted, if ending a swim workout early.

Changes made from version 12.00 to 12.21:

Fixed an intermittent issue where the device would display an incorrect sensor error message.
Fixed an issue where some devices were reporting a higher than expected battery drain.

Changes made from version 11.57 to 11.58:

Fixed an issue where Swim FIT files were failing to upload to Strava.

Changes made from version 11.56 to 11.57:

Fixed an issue where a calorie alert could be shown early during a pool swim activity.
Fixed an issue preventing the Share Mode for XERO Locations from being changed.

Changes made from version 11.00 to 11.56:

Added support for Garmin Explore mobile app.
Added support for Swimrun auto sport change. (Requires SNS v6.21)
Made improvements to waypoint navigation when using MOB.
Fixed an issue where non GPS activities were being displayed in the Navigation menu.
Fixed an issue with backlight level when using Flashlight.
Fixed an intermittent issue where the device may appear frozen while applying a software update.
Fixed an issue where the sunrise and sunset times in New Zealand were not taking daylight savings into account.
Fixed an issue where the heart rate zones could change from %LTHR to %HRMax after a software update.
Fixed an issue where the device would connect to Varia Lights when cycling through certain widgets.
Fixed an intermittent issue where the device was calibrating altimeter during indoor activities.

Changes made from version 10.58 to 11.00:

Fixed an issue where Heart Rate broadcast would stop working after 10 seconds, if returning to the watch face from the Sensors and accessories menu.
Fixed an issue where GPS related training options were accessible from certain indoor sports.
Fixed an issue where the device could crash when processing malformed activity files.
Fixed an issue where certain settings changes on device were not making it to Garmin Connect as expected.
Fixed an occasional issue where the displayed lengths or distance during a pool swim could briefly show incorrect values.

Changes made from version 10.55 to 10.58:

Fixed an issue where Heart Rate broadcast would stop working after 10 seconds, if returning to the watch face from the Sensors and accessories menu.
Fixed an issue where GPS related training options were accessible from certain indoor sports.
Fixed an issue where the device could crash when processing malformed activity files.
Fixed an issue where certain settings changes on device were not making it to Garmin Connect as expected.
Fixed an issue where the interval pace data field could be dashed out during a Pool Swim activity.

Changes made from version 10.53 to 10.55:

Fixed an occasional issue where the displayed lengths or distance during a pool swim could briefly show incorrect values.
GPS FW (2.24) should improve pace accuracy for running/walking activities and track performance for open water swimming activities.

Changes made from version 10.52 to 10.53:

Changes for Multilink 2.0 support.

Changes made from version 10.51 to 10.52:

Fixed Swim PR issue.

Changes made from version 9.72 to 10.51:

Additional ConnectIQ 3.0 improvements.

Changes made from version 9.71 to 9.72:

Improvements to pool swim distance accuracy.
Improved route recalculations when navigating.
Fixed a rare issue which could cause the watch to restart at the end of certain workouts.
Fixed an issue where the abnormal heart rate alert would auto-dismiss after 30 seconds.
Made several bug fixes and code improvements with CIQ SDK 3.0.

Changes made from version 9.53 to 9.71:

Added support for Connect IQ SDK v3.0.
Improved a case in v9.53 that could have caused battery drain for the Fenix 5X.

Changes made from version 9.20 to 9.53:

Added GPS + GALILEO support (Activity Settings > GPS). (Requires GPS version 2.20)
Added abnormal heart rate alerts. Enable these in Heart Rate widget > Heart Rate options > Abnormal HR alert. An abnormal heart rate will be detected if your heart rate exceeds the entered threshold for an extended period of time while sedentary.
Fixed a bug causing Cadence values to be 'stuck' when not pedaling instead of returning to 0.
Fixed a crash seen when viewing SwimRun activities.
Fixed a crash sometimes encountered when selecting apps.
Fixed a bug causing some activities performed on multiple devices to be double-counted when viewing Training Load on Physio TrueUp devices.
Fixed a bug that could prevent the Fenix 5X from progressing past the initial screen when booting after a software update.

Changes made from version 9.10 to 9.20:

Fixed an issue where the device may crash while connecting to ANT sensors.

Changes made from version 9.02 to 9.10:

Version bump System SW to 9.10. *Please be patient as this update may take longer to install than previous versions*

Changes made from version 8.99 to 9.02:

Added Physio TrueUp support. Physio TrueUp syncs activities done on other Garmin devices, allowing your device to more accurately reflect your training status and fitness. Activities from other devices will appear in the Activities menu, and they will update your Totals for Running, Cycling, and Swimming. Your Training Status, Training Load, and VO2 Max will be updated using activities from your other devices, and your Recovery Time will be also updated using data from other devices supporting Physio TrueUp. Enable Physio TrueUp in Settings > Physiological Metrics on the device or in Device Settings on Garmin Connect Mobile.

Changes made from version 8.54 to 8.99:

Added support for communication with a Garmin Xero A1i Bow Sight. The Bow Sight is capable of sending Laser Locate waypoints to the watch. These are accessible from the XERO widget (Settings > Widgets > Add Widgets > XERO) and can be further used to navigate to.
Added support for communication with a Garmin inReach Mini. (Settings > Widgets > Add Widgets > inReach) The widget acts as a remote and allows one to send preset texts, customized quick texts and trigger a SOS message.
Added support for selecting alternate locations within the Sunrise and Sunset widget. (Widget > Menu > Location)
Added support for Garmin Vector 3 power meter software updates.
Fixed a possible crash that could occur when downloading stored heart rate data from a Garmin HRM-Tri or HRM-Swim.
Improved the accuracy of the pace/speed target gauge during workouts.

Changes made from version 8.00 to 8.54:

Added the Kayak app.
Added support for Connect IQ SDK v2.4.2.
Added the ability to save Stopwatch recording as an activity. Go to the Stopwatch control, and start the timer. Stop the timer, and select Done. You can then save your activity, which will appear in your History.
Enabled the Auto Set setting for Strength activities. To access this setting, go to your Strength Settings, and select Auto Set. When enabled, sets automatically advance during free Strength activities.
Enabled the Edit Weight setting for Strength and Cardio activities. To access this setting, go to your Strength or Cardio settings, and select Edit Weight. This setting will control whether or not you can edit the weight when editing sets.)
Fixed an issue causing an incorrect time to be displayed.
Fixed an issue preventing time zones with Arabic characters from being displayed in the Time Zone widget.
Fixed a potential crash when using Group LiveTrack.
Fixed an issue resulting in high cadence and calorie values when using some power meters.
Fixed an issue preventing Rep Counting activities from advancing correctly when the Lap key is disabled.
Fixed a potential issue causing the 'Wheel Size Computed' notification to appear frequently.
Fixed an issue causing the Elevation graph to not update frequently.
Fixed an issue causing some workout prompts from a Training Calendar to be repeated after completing the workout.
Fixed an issue where the grade data field was displaying incorrect data.
Fixed an issue where GPX files with a certain data format could not be parsed by the device and would display a blank map.
Fixed an issue with calendars details page where the title and location information were not displaying properly.

Changes made from version 7.91 to 7.93:

Improved resting heart rate measurement.
Fixed Bluetooth connectivity issues with Huawei phones.
Fixed a potential issue causing the backlight to not turn on when pressing keys.
Fixed a potential issue preventing alerts from being added.
Fixed an issue causing updates to the Lengths data field to be delayed during Pool Swim activities.

Changes made from version 7.60 to 7.91:

Added support for a Sunrise & Sunset widget. Settings > Widgets > Add Widgets > Sunrise & Sunset.
Added support for an Alternate Time Zones Widget. Settings > Widgets > Add Widgets > Alt. time Zones.
Added a setting to display a calibration prompt when using a power meter. When using a Vector, this will also allow the user to set the power meter crank length. Menu > Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Power Meter > Calibration Prompt.
Fixed an issue where the altitude on device wasn't accurate when using the Jumpmaster app.
Fixed an issue where Broadcasting Heart Rate was not working as expected, if accessed from the power controls menu.
Fixed an issue where a ConnectIQ watchface would flash when downloaded using the Garmin Connect Mobile app and the device would revert back to a stock watchface.
Fixed an issue where Flashlight would turn off when using gestures.

Changes made from version 7.54 to 7.56:

Added remote display support for data field, Estimated Total Distance.
Improved the accuracy of All-Day Stress tracking.
Fixed an issue where the Length data field was off by one during a pool swim activity.
Fixed an issue where the device was reporting repeated wheel size detected notifications during a bike activity.
Fixed an issue where certain display artifacts were not cleared from the watchface for certain configurations.
Fixed an issue where the elevation graph did not update during a course if the user stayed on the elevation page.
Fixed an issue where the Heart Rate graph would intermittently stop updating.

Changes made from version 7.10 to 7.54:

Added the ability to access 'Broadcast Heart Rate' from the Controls menu (Settings > Controls) as well as through the system Hot keys (Settings > System > Hot Keys).
Improved the smart notification text layout for longer messages.
Improved manual weight entry for Rep Counting. When entering the weight for a set, the default value will be the weight entered for the previous set instead of 0.
Improved the VO2 Max gauge in the Performance widget so that the arrow indicator is more accurate.
Improved syncing of user settings and statistics between the device and Garmin Connect. Addresses issues like alarms being changed unexpectedly.
Fixed an issue causing the Lactate Threshold page in the Performance widget to not show if an auto-detected BPM value is the same as one that was manually entered.
Fixed an issue where the entered angle field would change its contents to a bad value within Jumpmaster.
Fixed an issue where the scrollbar would disappear momentarily when adding a chart page (for example altimeter) to the activity data field page loop.
Fixed an issue where the data field 'Gear Battery' showed no value on the Varia Vision.
Fixed an issue where laps were not being recorded correctly while performing a lactate threshold test.

Changes made from version 7.02 to 7.10:

Fixed an issue where ConnectIQ watch faces would intermittently fail to load from the watch face selection menu.

Changes made from version 7.00 to 7.02:

Improved the stability of CIQ watchfaces.
Fixed an issue where one couldn't create a course using saved locations on device.
Fixed an issue where certain courses downloaded through a CIQ application were failing to load on the map.

Changes made from version 6.83 to 7.00:

Version bump to 7.00.

Changes made from version 6.78 to 6.83:

Improved Training Status and Training Load now updated with heart rate data that is stored on an HRM-Tri or HRM-swim and sent to the watch.
Improved Compass steadiness when still and responsiveness when moving.
Fixed an issue causing the backlight to remain on while on the charging page.
Fixed issue causing the Start/Stop and Lap keys to only clear notifications when they are displayed instead of also performing their general function (for example, starting the timer and recording a lap).
Fixed an issue preventing Work from being displayed on Varia Vision.
Fixed an issue preventing Lap HR % Max from being displayed on Varia Vision.
Fixed an issue causing the Best Power personal record to be displayed incorrectly.
Added support for Connect IQ SDK 2.4.1.
Fixed an issue causing Wi-Fi Networks to be displayed in Garmin Connect Mobile for devices without Wi-Fi.

Changes made from version 6.75 to 6.78:

Added an Alarm Clock Hot Key. Go to Settings > System > Hot Keys to enable this.
Added an Alarm Clock Control. Go to Settings > Controls > Add New to enable this.
Improved backlight behavior to remain on in certain cases. If your backlight setting for 'Keys' is enabled, the backlight will remain on while waiting for data after navigating to some pages.
Improved the user interface for chart pages namely, altimeter, barometer, temperature and optical heart rate history.
Improved the user interface for the charging page.
Fixed an issue where the dog widget seldom displays random symbols for dog names followed by a crash.
Fixed an issue where the Power key would inadvertently turn on backlight.
Fixed an issue where segment alerts were seen while using a CIQ app.
Fixed an issue where certain colored emoji's were not displaying correctly.
Fixed an issue where the connection error image on certain widgets did not look correct.
Fixed an issue where goal alerts backlight/tone/vibration were not being suppressed when Do Not Disturb was enabled.
Fixed an issue causing an empty row to be displayed in the lap summary pages for Indoor Cycling activities done without a Speed/Cadence sensor.
Fixed an issue where Strength workouts with repeats that end with a Rest step could show incorrect information about the next Set.
Fixed an issue causing step numbers to be displayed incorrectly in Strength workouts.
Fixed an issue causing the Rep Counting page to replace the Virtual Partner page in some activities.
Fixed an issue causing incorrect settings to be applied when copying Apps.
Fixed an issue causing the Grade data field to incorrectly show '0' at times.
Fixed an issue preventing Wi-Fi syncs when a LiveTrack session is in progress.

Changes made from version 6.71 to 6.75:

Added support Connect IQ SDK v2.4
Added support for configuring 'Off Course' alerts. (Settings > Navigation > Alerts > Off Course.)
Added the ability to set an alert that occurs at the start of every hour. Go to Settings > System > Time > Alerts, and enable the 'Hourly' option.
Added the Draw Segments setting to control whether segment start pins are viewable on the Map page. Go to Settings > Activities and Apps > Run/Bike > Run/Bike Settings > Map. Turn off 'Use Sys. Settings.' You can now toggle 'Draw Segments.'
Fixed an issue with editing coordinates on some languages.
Fixed an issue where Autoshot detection and Measure Shot features were not working as expected.
Fixed an issue where hourly alert was showing incorrect time intermittently.
Fixed an issue where the device was unable to connect to Wi-Fi intermittently.
Fixed an issue where the All day Stress widget was missing on Quatix 5 devices.
Fixed an issue where the last set of a Strength activity, was not included in activity summary information.
Fixed an issue where activity uploads were not functioning as expected after a reconnection to the phone.
Fixed an issue where All Day Stress was being logged during an activity.
Fixed an issue where backlight was not functioning as expected for goal notifications outside of an activity.
Fixed an issue where the decimal portion of temperature readings was incorrect when setting system units to Celsius.
Fixed an issue where certain iOS smart notifications were not being displayed on Varia vision.
Fixed an issue causing corrupt Swimrun activity files.
Fixed an issue causing ANT+ to stay connected after going into low power mode when broadcasting heart rate during an activity.
Fixed an issue causing the Rep Counting 'Reps/Set Timer' page to be displayed during a Cardio activity despite a workout not being active.
Fixed an issue allowing GPS to be enabled for indoor activities.
Fixed a potential issue causing Strength workout step names to not be displayed correctly.
Fixed a potential issue causing incorrect values in the Virtual Partner's Time Ahead, Time Behind, and Est. Finish Time fields.
Fixed an issue where certain labels were not being rendered correctly on the map.

Changes made from version 6.00 to 6.71:

Added support for new activities like Elliptical, Stair Stepper, Floor Climb and Yoga.
Improved the reliability to connect to Wi-Fi networks which were setup on device.
Fixed an issue where the Hourly alert would not adjust automatically after a manual or automatic time change. (Ex: Crossing a time zone boundary.)
Fixed an issue where one could access the 'Set time with GPS' option in the Controls menu, while executing an Indoor activity.
Fixed a potential issue where long SwimRun activities would seldom produce corrupt FIT files.
Fixed a potential issue where the device would persist ANT connection to a broadcasted-to device in low power, when using the 'Broadcast during activity' option.

Changes made from version 5.83 to 5.84:

Improved the connection reliability of ANT sensors during activities.

Changes made from version 5.40 to 5.83:

Added Rep Counting to the Strength activity. To enable Rep Counting, ensure that Strength Settings > Rep Counting is enabled in the Strength activity. Start the timer to automatically count reps during sets. Press the lap key to rest between sets. You can edit your last set's number of reps and weight during a rest period. Press the lap key to advance to the next set.
Download Strength workouts from Garmin Connect.
Rep counting is also available in cardio activities when following a cardio workout downloaded from Garmin Connect.
Added All-Day Stress. To view the Stress widget, hold the Up key from any widget, and select Add Widget > Stress. You can view your current stress measurement on the widget page. Press the enter key to view a graph of your stress over the last four hours. Press Down to access the Four-Fold Breath relaxation timer.
Added support for manual calibration of the Barometer. (Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Barometer > Calibrate)
Added support for Hourly Alerts. (Settings > System > Time > Alerts > Hourly)
Added support for configuring the track color of saved activities. (Settings > Map > Track Color)
Improved device key handling while using Connect IQ apps.
Improved the course navigation icons for better visibility and contrast.
Fixed an issue where the device would not transition to the climb screen while using Auto Climb in certain situations.
Fixed an issue where the sunrise and sunset alarms were not working as expected.
Fixed an issue where the elevation plot for a single activity in a multisport, would display the elevation history of the entire activity.
Fixed an issue causing Varia UT800 Smart Headlights to periodically disconnect or power off during a ride.
Fixed an issue causing the Running Dynamics Pod to disconnect when using Connect IQ Apps.
Fixed a potential issue preventing a course from being joined when not joining it at the start.
Fixed a potential issue causing Personal Records to be reported inaccurately.
Fixed an issue where certain artifacts were being drawn on the map page while panning or zooming.
Fixed an issue where the device might crash when editing settings for a multisport activity during a transition.
Fixed an issue where the map would not refresh course data if it was edited during active navigation.
Fixed a potential issue where the watch may appear frozen on the watch face, when exiting out early from an active course route calculation.
Fixed a potential issue preventing some Training Status data from being uploaded to Garmin Connect.

Changes made from version 5.33 to 5.40:

Fixed an issue in which optical heart rate became much less precise during an activity if Connect IQ apps were installed on the watch
Fixed an issue in which the prompt to enter scores between holes during Golf activities was not shown

Changes made from version 5.30 to 5.33:

Fixed an issue in which optical heart rate became much less precise during an activity if Connect IQ apps were installed on the watch

Changes made from version 5.08 to 5.09:

Fixed Fenix Chronos Power Meter Drops

Changes made from version 4.21 to 5.08:

Fixed an issue where the multisport app names were blank on the last released public beta.
Fixed an issue where the Barometer watch mode setting was not being applied correctly.
Fixed an issue where the elevation value on the Ski data page did not match the system elevation units.
Fixed an issue where the cog value could not be set to a value higher than 45, while setting up a Shimano Di2 Shifter.
Fixed an issue where the device may not respond to button presses when using the lap key during a lap Swimming workout with Drill log disabled.
Added support for Connect IQ SDK 2.3.2.
Added support for adjusting the device backlight using the Controls menu.
Added support for 'Flashlight'. This will be accessible from the System Hotkeys and the Controls menu.
Improved the readability of long golf course names on device.
Fixed an issue where the Music widget would timeout when playing music.
Fixed an issue where one couldn't install up to 32 Connect IQ items through Express.
Fixed an issue where the system menu wasn't accessible when using a Connect IQ item.
Fixed an issue where the pace displayed on the segment page was not as smooth as the system pace.
Fixed an issue where the device would crash when attempting to continue a paused golf round.
Fixed an issue where POI's on the map and search lists were not translated correctly when the system language was set to Arabic.
Fixed an issue where the map would not snap to the user's current location after panning to a distant location during an activity.

Changes made from version 4.16 to 4.21:

Added support for accessing Altimeter, Barometer and Compass widgets through the Controls menu.
Fixed a potential issue where the device may appear to be frozen when connected to a computer.
Fixed a potential issue where certain activities would show extremely high total elapsed time when trying to save them.
Fixed an issue where MoveIQ events were showing up in Garmin Connect, even though disabled on device (Settings > Activity Tracking > MoveIQ).
Fixed an issue where the watchface being applied was incorrect, when removing inactive ConnectIQ watchfaces using Garmin Connect Mobile.
Fixed an issue where the backlight would turn off (outside of an activity), even though the backlight setting was set to, 'No Timeout'.
Fixed an issue where the directions displayed on the Dog Tracker widget would not update in real time.
Fixed an issue where one could not uninstall the FaceIt App from Garmin Connect Mobile.
Fixed an issue where off course notifications were not working as expected when navigating a past activity versus a course.
Fixed an issue where the course point arrival message was not being displayed on a connected Head Mounted Display (HMD).
Fixed an issue where routes created on Basecamp did not have elevation information after being transferred to the device.
Fixed an issue where waypoints created with Arabic or Hebrew characters would not display correctly on the map.
Fixed an issue where certain courses downloaded through a CIQ application were failing to load on the map.
Fixed a potential issue where the device may appear to be frozen when starting a course navigation using an activity profile that had ConnectIQ data fields configured.

Changes made from version 4.14 to 4.16:

Fixed a potential issue where the data field page may have ghost lines when visiting the DogTracker page during an activity.
Fixed an issue where the gesture backlight was not working as expected during Do Not Disturb.
Improved the user experience and accuracy of the Round-trip Course feature.

Changes made from version 4.12 to 4.14:

Added support for configuring the Controls menu with more than 10 items.
Added support for persisting Heart Rate data on the widget, across a power cycle.
Fixed an issue where the MyDay widget was slow to load, with a large number of activities on device.
Fixed an issue where Move IQ events were being displayed on Garmin Connect, when the feature was turned off on device.
Fixed an issue where the Virtual partner page was being incorrectly added to the activity data page loop while navigating.
Fixed a potential issue where large elevation values were being reported on the summary page for certain activities.
Fixed a potential issue where swim data like lengths and strokes, could be missing from the activity file for long periods of time.
Fixed an issue where the 'Distance remaining' data field was displaying incorrect data when navigating to a POI.

Changes made from version 4.10 to 4.12:

Added support for viewing distances to Golf hazards and course targets. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAceo_zxe6M&en-us=)
Added support for viewing smart notifications on Varia Vision.
Added support for new Heart Rate related last lap data fields.
Improved the altimeter and barometer locking mechanism for water sport activities.
Fixed an issue where the device stopped recording position information to the FIT file, if a user accessed the widget loop in an activity, while using a Running Dynamics Pod.
Fixed an issue where the device was unable to sync if a LiveTrack session was currently active.
Fixed an issue where the user might see a blank black banner while navigating a shorter course.
Fixed an issue where a storm alert could occur after saving a pool swim activity.
Fixed an issue where strange characters were appearing on the map for Abu Dhabi.
Fixed a potential issue where the device would snap the user's track to nearby roads on the map.
Fixed an issue where strange characters were displayed when viewing Strava segments.
Added support for Treadmill Calibration. When saving a Treadmill running activity for the first time, you will be given the option to enter the distance that the treadmill recorded. This will improve the accuracy of the distance that the watch records during future treadmill activities, and it will update the overall distance and average pace of the activity you just saved. You can also choose to calibrate when saving any treadmill activity. When you are done with your activity, stop the timer. Scroll down to 'Calibrate & Save.' Then, enter the distance that the treadmill recorded. For accuracy, these options become available when recording an activity longer than 1 mile or 1.5 kilometers.
Fixed an issue where the device was unable to process large GPX files.
Fixed an issue where large values for ascent could overlap each other on the elevation plot page.
Fixed an issue where a FaceIt CIQ watchface would flash, when transitioning to the watch face. (Requires Display 2.31)
Fixed an issue where Sunrise and Sunset times were showing invalid values on a CIQ watch face. (Requires Display 2.31)

Changes made from version 3.44 to 4.02:

Improved the VIRB widget to accurately reflect the settings available on the connected VIRB, which may vary with model.
Fixed an issue where the device backlight would not work as expected when Do Not Disturb was enabled.
Made various bug fixes and code improvements to improve stability.

Changes made from version 3.42 to 3.44:

Misc. bug fixes and improvements.
Fixed an issue where certain types of navigation would not work as expected on device.

Changes made from version 3.30 to 3.41:

Added support for pre-defined Alarm labels. (Menu > Clock > Alarm Clock > Select an alarm > Label)
Added support for new VIRB remote commands available on Virb cameras.
Added support for adding widgets through the context menu. (Scroll to a widget > Menu Key)
Fixed an issue where the HMD configuration won't match what is being displayed on device.
Fixed an issue where the activity summary could display blank lines if no heart rate was recorded during the activity.
Fixed an issue where certain options were missing from the context sensitive menu for CIQ widgets.
Fixed an issue where the activity summary information for multisport profiles only represented data from the last leg.
Fixed a potential issue where the device could freeze when dismissing multiple smart notifications.
Fixed a potential issue where the Training Effect value on post activity summary won't match the value shown on Garmin Connect.
Improved the consistency of routing results when using segments with courses.
Fixed a potential issue where certain CIQ watchfaces could crash the device. (Requires Display 2.20)
Fixed an issue where the distance remaining field would not update when using segments.
Fixed an issue where the map wouldnâ??t feel responsive when the user was off-course at the beginning of a navigation.

Changes made from version 2.96 to 3.30:

Added support for hiding the distance to next field, shown by default on the map page while navigating. (Settings > Navigation > Data Screens > Map > Data Field)
Added support for viewing navigation data pages on the Head Mounted Display (HMD).
Improved the reliability of LiveTrack.
Fixed an issue where the unit could crash if one were to remove all data pages for an activity profile.
Fixed an issue where invalid golf scorecard files were being uploaded, if one were to pause their golf round before connecting to Express.
Fixed an issue where coordinate entry was not working correctly for Russian and Hungarian.
Fixed an issue where the Golf app was not available in the app list.

Changes made from version 2.95 to 2.96:

Added support for a new app, 'Boating'.
Improved the responsiveness of steps auto-goal.
Improved the power controls menu and introduced a 'disabled' state for connected features like Find My Phone, Music Controls etc. These applications will no longer disappear from the power controls menu, when the user has lost connection to the Garmin Connect Mobile App.
Improved the lap times accuracy reported by the Stopwatch.
Fixed a potential issue, where 'Music Controls' would intermittently lose connection with the smartphone.
Fixed an issue, where the device could crash when attempting navigation to a nearby location with all GPS enabled profiles disabled.
Fixed an issue, where the watch would incorrectly report that GPS signal was lost, while using UltraTrac.

Changes made from version 2.72 to 2.95:

Added support for Connect IQ SDK 2.3.
Added support for managing automatic software updates (Settings > System > Software Update > Auto Update). Setting Auto Update to 'Off' will disable downloads of software updates using Garmin Connect Mobile and Wi-Fi.
Added support for managing unit settings for pressure, altimeter and temperature from corresponding widget settings menu.
Improved altimeter calibration for activities that were paused for extended periods of time.
Improved the layout of the alarm page.
Improved the activity settings menu by hiding GPS specific settings when GPS is turned off.
Improved the reliability of LiveTrack.
Updated the summary view to include average Pace data for a pool swim activity.
Fixed a potential issue where the currently selected watch face may change after a software update.
Fixed an issue where the device could crash when applying a FaceIt watch face from the Garmin Connect Mobile App.
Fixed an issue where the 'Uninstall' option on the Garmin Connect Mobile App would not work as intended.
Fixed an issue, where the option to 'Copy Activity' was present in the main menu for non-copyable apps like Golf.
Fixed an issue, where the unit would crash when creating a custom alert for a new 'Other' app.
Fixed an issue, where the virtual partner fields, 'Time Ahead' and 'Time Behind' won't update during an activity.
Fixed an issue, where an empty elevation plot was being displayed during activity review for apps like, 'Rowing', which doesn't record elevation data.
Fixed an issue, where alarms deleted on the Garmin Connect Mobile App would not reflect correctly on the device.
Fixed an issue, where the user would not get alert popups during a Lactate Threshold or FTP guided workout.
Fixed an issue, where GPS could become enabled for indoor profiles after performing an altimeter calibration.
Fixed an issue, where the device was calculating VO2 max for activities using UltraTrac.
Fixed an issue, where the 'Do Not Disturb' window was not updated when travelling across time zone boundaries.
Fixed an issue, where the user could not send tracks or waypoints to the device from BaseCamp.
Fixed an issue, where the 'navigate' app won't start navigation, when picking a random location on the map.
Fixed an issue, where one couldn't rename a course on the device.
Fixed a potential issue, where a Fenix 5X device could crash while loading segments with names that had special characters.
Fixed a potential issue, where saving a new round trip course could corrupt an existing round trip course on the device.
Fixed a potential issue, where panning and zooming BirdsEye imagery on the map could crash the device.
Fixed a potential issue, where the watch could crash when generating a round trip course with the system language set to Czech.

Changes made from version 2.40 to 2.72:

Added support for GroupTrack with Livetrack. (Garmin Connect Mobile > Menu > Livetrack > GroupTrack.)
Added support for Bontrager bike lights.
Added support for 'Countdown Start' when using Pool Swim. (Settings > Activities and Apps > Pool Swim > Pool Swim Settings > Countdown Start)
Added support for recording FIT files with Golf activities.
Added instructional tips for the Training Status page and Performance widget.
Added support for CIQ apps to access Bike Light features.
Added support for Running Dynamics Pod
Fixed an issue with Virtual Partner not displaying time ahead/behind information correctly.
Fixed an intermittent issue where the Fenix device won't auto connect to the Mobile app after powering up.
Fixed a couple of scenarios where the 'In-activity' backlight settings were not being respected.
Fixed an issue where the device could crash while creating custom alerts for 'Other' apps
Fixed an issue where Wi-Fi was still offered as a Hotkey on non-WIFI devices.
Fixed a potential issue with Portuguese and Hebrew keyboards.
Fixed a potential issue where LiveTrack does not stop after ending an activity.
Fixed crash that could occur when course files with special characters were loaded.
Fixed a potential issue where the device is not able to import certain GPX files.
Improved the consistency of POI results when using Around Me
Made general improvements to increase product stability.
Made improvements to Round-Trip Routing.
Improved the consistency of POI results when using Around Me
Improved messaging for when a course exceeds the device's course point limit.

Installation Instructions

Download and unzip fenix_***Beta.zip.
Place the gupdate.gcd file, found in the System_v*** folder, into the \GARMIN folder of the device.
If there is a Sensor Hub_v*** folder, place the gupXXXX.gcd file into the \GARMIN\REMOTESW folder of the device. Please note, not all Beta releases will include an update.
If there is a Display_v*** folder, place the gupXXXX.gcd file into the \GARMIN\REMOTESW folder of the device. Please note, not all Beta releases will include an update.
If there is a GPS_v*** folder, place the gupXXXX.gcd file into the \GARMIN\REMOTESW folder of the device. Please note, not all Beta releases will include an update.
If you have a WiFi-enabled device and there is a WiFi_v*** folder, place the gupXXXX.gcd file into the \GARMIN\REMOTESW folder of the device. Please note, not all Beta releases will include an update.
If there is a Text_v*** folder, place all files into the \Garmin\TEXT folder of the device. Please note, not all Beta releases will include an update.
Disconnect from your computer and proceed through the update.
If you would like to revert to the last public release software, drop the gupdate.gcd file, found in the System_Backdate_vxxxx folder, into the \GARMIN folder of the 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 2000 or later operating system and an available USB port.