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Edge 830 software version 9.71 Beta

as of October 24, 2022

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Notes:

• Although this software is believed to be reliable, it has not yet been released for production and should be used at your own risk.

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Change History

Changes made from version 9.50 to 9.71:

• Added RCT715 recording status indicator.
• Added support for saving photos and video clips on the RCT715 when the camera is disabled or busy.
• Added support for turning off RCT715 video recording when suspending or powering off the Edge.
• Updated to CIQ API version 3.3.6.
• Fixed issue where connectivity firmware would cause the device to freeze.
• Fixed potential device freeze when importing read-only GPS files
• Fixed issue where courses with no recorded elevation data would result in a blank ClimbPro elevation profile.
• Fixed issues with indoor trainer controls in ERG and manual modes.
• Fixed time zone offset when syncing time with the phone without a valid time from GPS.
• Fixed issue where ephemeris status would incorrectly be displayed as expired.

Changes made from version 9.28 to 9.29:

• Fixed an ANT burst-mode issue.

Changes made from version 9.26 to 9.28:

• Added support for Connect IQ System 5.
• Improved map turn review zoom level when approaching roundabouts at slow speeds.
• Fixed issue where very long course names resulted in routing calculation failure.
• Fixed issue where activities could be hidden from history.

Changes made from version 9.24 to 9.26:

• Fixed software crashes caused by encrypted CIQ programs that are no longer valid.
• Fixed a couple of device stability issues.

Changes made from version 9.22 to 9.24:

• Fixed automatic maximum heart rate detection.
• Added the ability to perform the FTP test with power data coming from a trainer.

Changes made from version 9.10 to 9.22:

• Changed gear battery data field to display percentage remaining if available, which affects Shimano Di2 single-battery systems.
• Updated sensor low battery prompts to differentiate between low and critical status.
• Fixed issue where distance could stop accumulating.
• Fixed issue where text message sender names would display incorrectly.

Changes made from version 9.00 to 9.10:

• Fixed issue introduced in a recent public beta where the ANT search channel could remain open for the whole ride causing potential connectivity issues and draining battery unnecessarily.

Changes made from version 8.63 to 9.00:

• Fixed Back to Start issue when selecting Most Direct Route
• Fixed issue where LiveTrack could not be started
• Added a routing avoidance setting for interstate highways that allow bicycles. Previously, a user could not create a cycling route on interstates, even if the interstate allowed cycling.

Changes made from version 8.20 to 8.63:

• Fixed device-to-device transfers
• Added new tone for radar that that plays when your radar transitions to the green threat level. Go to the radar settings in the sensors menu to enable this feature.
• Improved bike light network connection stability
• Improved course point display and added new types
• Improved Course 'Always Show' functionality
• Improved shifting sensor battery data fields
• Improved Physio True-up data recording
• Improved indoor trainer control
• Fixed issue causing unnecessary sensor software update prompts
• Fixed power calibration prompt when waking from sleep mode
• Fixed history line color
• Fixed issue with left/right power balance recording
• Fixed issue with GPS not turning off in indoor mode
• Fixed the power graph during workout steps with no power target
• Improved general device stability

Changes made from version 8.10 to 8.13:

• Fix Issues with Trailforks Map Unlocking
• Fix Crashes drawing Third Party Maps
• Fix Issue with Fazua BLE Scanning

Changes made from version 7.23 to 7.24:

• Fixed an issue with calculating course routes on 3rd party maps.

Changes made from version 7.19 to 7.23:

• Fixed various issues with course routing.
• Fixed issues with indoor course mode.
• Fixed issue with blank Strava segments appearing on the Segment Explore widget.
• Fixed Browse Map panning.
• CIQ
  Improved CIQ data field settings experience by always prompting when adding a settings-capable CIQ data field.
  Increased font size for app background messages.
  

Changes made from version 7.10 to 7.19:

• Course Routing
  Improved course routing speed.
  Added automatic course route caching.
• Map
  Improved map visibility and contrast with new map themes.
  Added a popularity layer to highlight roads that Garmin users have ridden the most.
  Added directional arrows to routes, courses, and history lines.
• Phone
  Added smart syncing before an activity.
  Added a Sync Now button to the settings widget and the Connected Features > Phone menu.
• Updated Firstbeat library for various improvements and bug fixes including a fix for training stats being reset on a multiple day activity.
• CIQ
  Fixed issue with BLE sensors in CIQ data fields after waking the Edge from sleep mode.
  Fixed issue where activity controls would not work in a CIQ app.
  Fixed other minor issues.
  
• Fixed several inReach issues.
• Improved Garmin dual-mode sensor management.
• Improved power meter calibration and software updates.
• Improved the cycling dynamics page.
• Increased maximum number of workout steps from 50 to 100.
• Combined the indoor trainer Target Power and Resistance data fields into a single new 'Trainer Mode Value' data field that will dynamically change the title and value based on the current trainer mode between Target Power, Slope, and Resistance options.
• Added support for including metabolic calories in the total calories reported in the calories data field and recorded in the activity file.
• Fixed manual elevation calibration.
• Fixed minor bugs.
• Improved device stability.

Changes made from version 6.25 to 6.26:

• Removed radar all-clear tone.
• Fixed crash on power down and going to mass storage mode.

Changes made from version 6.22 to 6.25:

• CIQ 3.2
  Added encryption for CIQ widgets and data fields.
  Added CIQ workout information support.
  Added CIQ data field alerts.
• Improved radar all-clear tone user experience.
• Added tone to end of FTP test to notify user of completion.
• Fixed FTP test preview page showing incorrect data.
• Fixed crash on map data screen layout configuration.
• Fixed various other crashes.

Changes made from version 6.20 to 6.22:

• CIQ 3.2
  Added CIQ 3.2 support.
  Added BLE sync support for the Connect IQ app.
• Indoor Training
  Added smart trainer widget that includes Tacx Road Feel controls.
  Fixed course points for indoor trainer rides.
  Added the Virtual Partner to the map page when following course or activity on indoor trainer.
  Fixed issues with grade, power, and resistance controls for smart trainers.
• Simple Setup
  Added Simple Setup support. Port old activity profiles and sensors from Garmin Connect during initial setup.
• Livetrack
  Added device driven Livetrack.
  Added course sharing.
• Radar
  Added radar 'All Clear' tone. Setting is configurable in the radar sensor setting menu.
  Added instructions for pairing a radar in the radar sensor search menu.
• Segments
  Fixed recurring 'Deleting Segments' prompt.
  Fixed updating segment leaders on sync.
  Fixed segment completion bugs.
• Improved reliability of FTP auto detection.
• Fixed segment completion bugs.
• Fixed crash when updating sensor software.
• Fixed issue with smart eat and drink alert prompts.
• Fixed false 'Climb Complete' prompts when riding a segment with ClimbPro.
• Fixed retaining light network disable over power cycle.
• Added support for metabolic calories in the activity file.
• Fixed other minor UI bugs and crashes.

Changes made from version 5.66 to 5.68:

• Fixed CIQ data field software update migration.
• Fixed Di2 automatic shifting.

Changes made from version 5.51 to 5.66:

• Segments
  Fixed issue with detecting segments that were going in the opposite direction of travel
  Improved segment and ClimbPro UI cooperation
  Fixed issues when approaching a segment embedded in a course and other minor segment UI issues
  Fixed issue where segment virtual partners would claim to be finished almost immediately after starting the segment
• ClimbPro
  Improved estimated time to end of a ClimbPro climb
  Fixed ClimbPro page graph drawing
  Fixed issue where disabling 'Pop-up on Climb Approach' would disable ClimbPro completely
• Improved sensor connectivity
• Improved automatic FTP detection
• Added Go Back, Pause, and Go Forward workout step controls to the workout tray
• Added support for new GPS firmware. Sync your device to update to the new firmware
• Added option to delete a data field in quick edit mode. Access by pressing and holding a data field on a timer page.
• Improved grit and flow consistency between Garmin products
• Improved bike light connection stability
• Fixed bike alarm not turning off after correct password was entered
• Fixed radar vehicle drawing temporarily not updating
• Added a shortcut to the display menu by pressing and holding the Auto Brightness button on the status widget
• Added a toggle for MTB map theme
• Improved MTB trail search UI
• Fixed issue where history line wasn't updated while panning in the map
• Fixed issue with the number of power zones displayed post ride
• Fixed dual sided power meter calibration factor reporting only one side
• Fixed Firstbeat metrics for multiple rides during the same power cycle
• Fixed Training Effect UI layout
• Removed unnecessary beeps for notifications that don't need them
• Fixed timezone map downloads from WiFi
• Fixed issue with power targets in TCX workouts
• Made various device stability improvements

Changes made from version 5.50 to 5.51:

• Added diagnostics to monitor field performance.

Changes made from version 5.44 to 5.48:

• Fixed an issue with sensor connectivity.
• Added diagnostics to help track down an issue where the device can lock up.

Changes made from version 5.34 to 5.44:

• Added diagnostics to help track down an issue where the device can lock up.

Changes made from version 5.31 to 5.34:

• Fixed a crash on the keyboard page.
• Fixed an issue that caused bike radar disconnections.

Changes made from version 5.28 to 5.31:

• Fixed an issue with sensors dropping out.
• Fixed an issue where the device could become unresponsive.
• Fixed an issue where ascent remaining was not properly calculated for segments embedded in a course.
• Allow the elevation profile setting on the map to be maintained through future software updates.

Changes made from version 5.26 to 5.28:

• Made stability improvements including a fix for a potential device freeze.

Changes made from version 5.25 to 5.26:

• Fixed an issue where saved location names were drawn incorrectly on the map in night mode.
• Fixed invalid Grit/Flow values appearing on the activity lap summary.

Changes made from version 5.24 to 5.25:

• Fixed an issue with 12-speed gear shifting systems.
• Fixed the Indoor Trainer 'Remind Me' prompt to ensure it does not prompt again if the user declines the reminder.
• Changed the trainer resistance data field title to Grade for better clarity.
• Modified the prompt for LiveTrack auto start timeout to occur at most once per activity.
• Fixed an issue with ClimbPro where some short climbs were not detected.
• Fixed layout issues introduced on the Bike Lights widget.
• Fixed an issue that caused POIs to show incorrect bearing and distance.
• Only show Grit and Flow in the activity summary if they are valid.
• Added letters to the Polish keyboard support Wi-Fi passwords that require non-Polish characters.
• Fixed an issue that could keep the device from fully entering suspend mode.

Changes made from version 5.10 to 5.24:

• Indoor Riding Improvements
  - Added the ability to set system time using WiFi or Bluetooth when GPS is not available.
  - Added a Free Ride indoor trainer mode that enables the trainer to be set to a target grade.
  - Added a 'Remind Me' prompt for the trainer search.
  - Made a change so LiveTrack is not started automatically for indoor or virtual activities.
  - Prevent light network from forming indoors.
• Elevation and ClimbPro Improvements
  - Added grade coloring to the elevation chart.
  - Added grade coloring for segments.
  - Changed the Time to Destination data field to show estimated time to the top of the climb if ClimbPro is activated.
  - Fixed an issue with cumulative ascent and ClimbPro not working properly when a course is transferred from Garmin Connect.
  - Fixed incorrect category colors on the ClimbPro page.
• Made Mountain Bike feature settings available in all activity profiles to allow for Grit, Flow, and Jump data metrics to be enabled if desired. These remain turned off by default for all non-MTB profiles.
• Added the ability to configure the minimum ride length that should prompt for Nutrition/Hydration intake.
• Added the ability to customize the activity track color on the map.
• Fixed an issue where GPS satellites were lost more often than they should be.
• Improved Bluetooth friendly names to include BLE and BT so they can be distinguished from each other.
• Fixed an issue that could cause unit-to-unit transfers to fail.
• Fixed an issue with OSM roundabouts giving incorrect guidance.
• Fixed an issue where the Course Creator out-and-back was not working properly.
• Integrated the ability to use cached weather data for Firstbeat analysis.
• Updated the turn review map page so the distance on the top left of the screen updates and the data field on the bottom left shows Heading.
• Made OK the first response for LiveTrack and Text Message response prompts to minimize interaction while riding.
• Improved the Reset HR Zones and Reset Power Zones behavior to only reset the zones and not the Max HR value or FTP.
• Made it easier to switch between the month/week view in the Training Plan calendar page.
• Fixed the alert sound not working when a workout is complete.
• Fixed false level of timer precision on Garmin segments.
• Fixed handling for long course names.
• Fixed an issue that could cause the device to lock up.
• Fixed ANT+ shifting data not being correctly written to FIT files.

Changes made from version 5.02 to 5.03:

• Fixed an issue where sensors would not connect to Connect IQ data fields after powering on the device.

Changes made from version 5.00 to 5.02:

• Fixed an issue that could cause instability when using Connect IQ apps and data fields.
• Fixed an issue where data could be missing from segment FIT files.

Changes made from version 4.23 to 4.25:

• Improvements for Indoor activities
  - Fixed an issue where sensors did not automatically re-pair in indoor activity profiles.
  - Fixed indoor rides reporting incorrect time when following a course from a different time zone.
  - Indoor activities now report elevation properly when following a course.
  - Indoor activities recorded while following a course or previous activity are now shown as Virtual Cycling on Garmin Connect
• Fixed an issue that kept the workout graph from appearing on the Training Plan screen.
• Fixed a shutdown when using BLE sensors.

Changes made from version 4.21 to 4.23:

• Fixed an issue where activities could report inaccurate distances if GPS was acquired after the activity started.
• Fixed an issue where only a single sensor of each type was shown in the Search All list.
• Fixed an issue with the Trainer Found prompt appearing too often.
• Added map and elevation data screens to indoor profiles when a course is active.
• Updated the segment leaderboard strings to be more descriptive.
• Fixed an issue where the back button had unexpected behavior in some Connect IQ apps.
• Fixed a crash related to BLE sensor connection.
• Fixed a crash related to ClimbPro.

Changes made from version 4.19 to 4.21:

• Fixed an issue with pairing to iPhone 11.
• Fixed a shutdown related to using Connect IQ data fields.
• Fixed a shutdown on the inReach widget.
• Fixed an issue where ClimbPro could report inaccurate information.

Changes made from version 4.10 to 4.19:

• Added support for Connect IQ 3.1.
• Added support to control Garmin inReach remotely.
• Made improvements to the indoor cycling user experience.
  - Improved smart trainer discovery and initial setup experience when using an Indoor activity profile.
  - Improved the Follow Course experience by enabling UI (map, ClimbPro, Elevation, etc) and data recording from the simulated course.
  - Made improvements to smart trainer sensor calibration.
• Made improvements to Workout user experience.
  - Added FTP line to workout comparison displays.
  - Allowed graphical workout data fields to be configured on regular data screens.
  - Improved the display for open steps on the workout comparison graph.
• Made improvements to the ClimbPro user experience.
  - Made ClimbPro available for navigation to a location and for round-trip courses.
  - Added a setting in the ClimbPro data screen setup to specify which climbs should be detected (All, Medium/Large, Large Only).
  - Removed the ClimbPro page from the timer loop if there are no climbs left in the ride.
• Made improvements to the Segment user experience.
  - Fixed an issue where segments with slashes in the name would not be processed and would create subfolders on the file system.
  - Fixed an issue where the segment leader could get reset during a sync.
  - Added setting in the Segments menu to set a Default Leader Priority, which allows the user to set a default leader to apply to all segments.
• Added pressure filter in order to improve elevation recording.
• Improved Firstbeat heat acclimation by utilizing weather forecasts.
• Added ability to render Hebrew text for incoming smart notifications. This requires additional font files. Follow instructions on separate forum post.
• Fixed issues with the map zoom level not being set correctly.
• Fixed an issue where Battery Save Mode could stop working mid-ride.
• Added jump prompts for each jump in cases where there are multiple jumps in a row.
• Fixed issues with the heart rate graph data field.
• Fixed an issue that caused Auto Detect Max HR to always be enabled.
• Improved the y-scaling on the elevation profile.
• Added directional arrows for round trip courses.
• Fixed cosmetic issues with Extended Display mode.
• Added additional info to the nutrition/hydration settings page.
• Turned backlight on when the user laps or there is an autolap during an activity.
• Automatically sized the text in the elevation data field.
• Improved overall device stability by fixing crashes and freezes.

Changes made from version 3.55 to 3.57:

• Improved LiveTrack reliability.
• Improved overall device stability.

Changes made from version 3.50 to 3.55:

• Made visual improvements to ClimbPro, including more granular coloring on the ClimbPro chart and the ability to preview future climbs.
• Made ClimbPro a separate screen in the timer loop, so the elevation screen is still available during a climb.
• Fixed issues with ClimbPro that caused the climb or list screens to display improperly.
• Added new ClimbPro messages to activity FIT files.
• Changed the Incident Detection setting to be set for each activity profile, and defaulted the setting to OFF for Mountain and E-Mountain profiles where false positives can be more likely due to terrain and riding style.
• Fixed an issue where Incident Detection could get re-enabled if the user has emergency contacts listed in Garmin Connect.
• Fixed an issue where prompts could appear over the Incident Detection alert, so it could not be acknowledged by the user.
• Added the ability to disable the ForkSight page that appears when you stop during a Mountain activity.
• Added the ability to turn off Grit, Flow, and Jump recording in FIT files for Mountain and E-Mountain activity profiles.
• Added the ability to turn off jump alerts in Mountain and E-Mountain activity profiles. Jumps will still be recorded in the FIT file but you will not be alerted during your ride.
• Improved the MTB Navigation interface to utilize the new Riding Area and parking lot data available in the 2019.10 Trailforks map.
• Fixed an issue where the map zoom and orientation were not properly returning to their original values after the ForkSight page was displayed in a Mountain activity.
• Fixed some map drawing issues with the latest 2019.10 Trailforks maps.
• Started using 7-day GPS ephemeris data instead of 3-day data, to improve positioning when new ephemeris data is not available.
• Added protections against injecting bad GPS ephemeris data that could come from older versions of Garmin Express.
• Fixed issues with popularity routing.
• Fixed an issue that could cause the device to generate large activity files and freeze during navigation.
• Fixed an issue where the battery would not charge to 100%.
• Increased the minimum sharp bend warning speed to 15mph.
• Fixed an issue causing erroneous FTP values.
• Modified the FTP test to lap at the end instead of stopping the timer so the ride will continue to record when the test completes.
• Fixed incorrect automatic gear selection for Di2 shifters.
• Fixed an issue where Di2 battery empty was improperly reported as eBike battery empty.
• Fixed issues with the cycling dynamics page.
• Added the ability to choose between two different radar tones.
• Fixed a display issue with the power zone chart.
• Fixed some display issues with the lap summary data screen.
• Improved the interface for editing data fields on the map screen.
• Added extra layout options to the map page to support a larger elevation profile.
• Made improvements to the elevation profile for segments embedded in a course.
• Fixed an issue where Connect IQ data fields could only be added to the current activity profile.
• Implemented better user feedback to convey the LiveTrack status.
• Improved overall device stability.

Changes made from version 3.20 to 3.41:

• Fixed a connectivity issue that could cause ANT+ or BLE sensors to lose connection and never reconnect.
• Fixed an issue with Bluetooth communication that was impacting phone connectivity and device power down stability.
• Fixed a shutdown that could occur when calculating a route.
• Updated the sensor pairing user interface to encourage pairing over ANT+.

Changes made from version 3.20 to 3.33:

• Fixes connectivity issues that could have caused ANT+ or BLE sensors to lose connection and never reconnect.
• Fixes an issue that caused Bluetooth communication to lock up, which could have affected phone connectivity and device power down.
• Improved performance in GPS + GALILEO mode.

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Installation Instructions

1. Connect your Edge 830 device to your computer using the micro-USB cable.
2. Download and unzip Edge830_963Beta.zip folder.
3. Copy the GUPDATE.GCD file from the Edge830_*** distribution folder to the \Garmin folder of your device's internal storage drive.
4. If there is a GPS_*** folder, place the 006B310706.GCD file into the \Garmin\RemoteSW folder of the device. Please note, not all Beta releases will include an update.
5. Disconnect your device from the computer, approve the update on the Edge, and wait for the update to finish.
6. If you would like to revert to the last public release software, follow the above steps but place the GUPDATE_950.GCD file in the \Garmin folder. Rename the file to GUPDATE.GCD before disconnecting your device.
   NOTE: If you revert to an older version of software, all of your settings will be reset to defaults.

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