Updates & Downloads

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Fenix 6X Pro/6X Pro Solar software version 20.50

as of February 21, 2022

Use Garmin Express to install this file.

(14.32 MB)

Notes:

• System Requirements: Windows 7 SP1 or newer; Mac OSX 10.11 or newer.
• WARNING: If this software is uploaded to a device other than that for which it is designed, you will not be able to operate that device.
• If attempts to upload software fail, you may need to return the device to Garmin® for service.

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Change History

Changes made from version 20.30 to 20.50:

• Updated the software update process to allow the user to defer the installation. This replaces the automatic install during the user's sleep window.
• Improved robustness of nightly altitude calibration.
• Fixed an intermittent issue where the device would freeze when starting a round of golf.
• Fixed issue that could cause altitude graph to flatline.
• Fixed issue that would cause device shutdown when editing HIIT data fields.
• Fixed issue where the device would create empty golf scorecards.
• Fixed issue where the activity timer could be enabled on the Map-App.

Changes made from version 19.20 to 20.30:

• Added ability to turn off recording an activity during a golf round.
• Added an alert to notify user when battery is critically low during a music sync.
• Added HRV Support from chest strap for Yoga and breathwork.
• Added pop-up to Pulse Ox Measuring feature if the device detects too much movement and cannot get an accurate measurement.
• Added support for new biking activity profiles: eBike, eMTB, Cyclocross, Gravel Bike, Bike Commute, Bike Tour, and Road Bike.
• Added support for the HIIT activity profile and workouts.
• Added support for the Pickleball profile.
• Added support for the Padel profile.
• Added support for the snowshoe activity profile.
• Added support for the tennis activity profile.
• Added new tips to indicate which activities support Incident detection.
• Improved Explore Sync app waypoint load times.
• Improved Lactate Threshold and Altitude Acclimation algorithms.
• Improved measurement loading UI when taking an SpO2 measurement.
• Update the altimeter’s auto calibration to be either be “On” or “Nightly”. Setting to “On” will set the device to periodically calibrate altitude throughout the day. Setting to “Nightly” will set the device to calibrate altitude at night and before the start of an activity.
• Fixed issue with alarms intermittently not going off when the device is set in Max. Battery Mode.
• Fixed display issues on the device after navigating to a point initiated by the Garmin Explore App.
• Fixed issue where selecting a single point on a map that contained multiple items would not display the items properly.
• Fixed issue that would corrupt open water swim activity files.
• Fixed issue where PacePro bands would not be recognized by the device.
• Fixed issue with activities reporting incorrect Activity Calories and Training Effect data.

Changes made from version 16.70 to 19.20:

• New Adventure Race activity: This new activity prevents use of GPS data fields for navigation, allowing the watch to be used in adventure racing and orienteering races where GPS devices are not allowed.
• Added new workout animations which can be updated with Express or a Wifi sync.
• Added the ability to rate the perceived effort and feel of a Run, Bike, or Swim activity. The prompts appear during activity save. Go to [Activity] Settings > Self Evaluation for options.
• Added sleep tracking widget with sleep score and insights by Firstbeat AnalyticsTM.
• Added metabolic calories into the total calories reported in the calories data field and recorded in the activity file.
• Added setting to enable/disable workout audio prompts.
• Automatically disable Battery Saver when battery sufficiently charged.
• Updated workout audio prompts for hundredths distance precision.
• Updated Intensity Minutes determinations to align with guidance from CDC.
• Improved feedback on stress level readings.
• Improved calorie calculations for activities using a power meter.
• Improved results for daily Body Battery calculations.
• Improved visibility of Climb Pro alert page.
• Improved power meter calibration and settings.
• Improved layout of target card page. (Only applies to tactix Delta – Solar Edition with Ballistics)
• Improved Body Battery estimation when the device is powered off for a long period of time.
• Fixed issue where compass would become unresponsive during SUP activities.
• Fixed issue with incorrect energy values on range card. (Only applies to tactix Delta – Solar Edition with Ballistics)
• Fixed issue with manual time setup during initial setup.
• Fixed display issues when editing data field layouts.
• Fixed issue where recovery sets would not be properly displayed during workouts.
• Fixed issue where a Suggested Workout could draw with a nearly blank diagram.
• Fixed issue with editing data screens for Ultra Run app.
• Fixed text truncation issues when calibrating altimeter or barometer for some languages.
• Fixed issue with configuring map state. (Only applies to tactix Delta)
• Fixed issue with default FTP value for XC Ski.
• Fixed issue with distance to green layout while using 'Big Numbers' mode in golf activity profile.
• Fixed potential device shutdown while using ClimbPro.
• Fixed an issue where some training metrics were not updated after downloading stored heart rate from a capable chest strap.
• Fixed issue where the LAP key may not advance workout step.
• Fixed issue where Treadmill distance/pace would not record if watch was also connected to another nearby training device.
• Connect IQ improvements and bug fixes.
• Other minor improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 15.20 to 16.70:

• Added step counting to backcountry ski ascents.
• Improved functionality of navigation features with Garmin Explore.
• Improved altimeter auto calibration during activities for MARQ and fenix 6 Pro devices.
• Improved power meter calibration and settings.
• Improved device name shown when mounted to a Windows computer to be more descriptive.
• Fixed issue where podcasts may not display correctly on device.
• Fixed incorrect translation within “Suggested Workouts” when language set to Czech.
• Fixed potential crash when sending a Quick Text from inReach Remote
• Fixed issue with “Coriolis Effect” naming.
• Fixed issue with wrong activity types shown when syncing with Garmin Explore.
• Fixed distance and time values for tracks/routes synced from Garmin Explore.
• Fixed issue with watch face labels missing when using certain languages.
• Fixed potential crash when starting a golf round on a nine-hole course.
• Fixed battery drain issue after disconnecting from a paired inReach device.
• Fixed backlight behavior during sleep periods.
• Fixed issue with backlight not respecting device settings when entering power controls page.
• Fixed issue with gestures turning on backlight while Do Not Disturb enabled.
• Fixed potential crash during power up.
• Fixed issue causing intermittent excessive battery drain.

Changes made from version 13.10 to 15.20:

• Added support for a new activity profile, 'Ultra Run', which allows for tracking rest periods during a running activity.
• Added support for ClimbPro enhancements, which allows one to view descents and filter out flat sections during the course or route.
• Added support for Applied Ballistics Multi-Link to allow for communication with an Applied Ballistics phone app.
• Improved the accuracy and reliability of altitude data.
• Made improvements for Explore Navigation Sync.
• Made improvements for post activity sensor software updates.
• Fixed an issue with bluetooth headset connectivity during activity.
• Fixed an issue where incorrect stroke data was being reported for certain indoor activities after connecting to an indoor trainer.
• Fixed an issue where the device may appear to be frozen while downloading messages from an inReach mini.
• Fixed an issue where the device was not recovering as expected after being off-course during navigation.
• Fixed an issue where the heart rate graph may intermittently display a flat line during an activity.
• Fixed an issue where course elevation profile was lost when selecting to do course in reverse.
• Fixed an issue where saving current location may use nearest road as saved position.
• Fixed an issue where hotkeys stop working after accessing music volume page.
• Fixed an issue with Intensity Factor not showing correct data.
• Fixed an issue where Music widget glance may show invalid time remaining.
• Fixed an issue where device may freeze on Garmin Pay screen.
• Fixed an issue where sleep times may not match times reported in Garmin Connect.
• Fixed an issue where average speed during a Surf activity may be higher than the max speed intermittently.

Changes made from version 12.20 to 13.10:

• 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.
• Added support for sport specific power zones. One can now setup their power zones for XC Ski separately from that of Cycling. (Menu > User Profile > Power Zones)
• Added support for displaying metrics from an indoor rowing machine that supports the ANT FE-C profile (e.g. Concept 2 with the PM5 module). This includes new fields for the Indoor Rowing app: Distance, Pace, Power, and Stroke Distance.
• Added support for an updated software update flow for ANT sensors, where the user will be prompted once they have completed the activity.
• Added support for descriptive Varia error messages.
• Fixed an issue impacting updates to features like VO2 max and Training Status.
• Fixed an issue with Sail Race tack assist. (Quatix 6 only.)
• Fixed an issue where the device could crash when connected to a HRM Pro with an active Livetrack session and accessing Ski activity profiles.
• Fixed an issue where certain CIQ elements could not be uninstalled via Express.
• Fixed an issue where the applied ballistics app could not be launched through the controls menu while running another app. (tactix Delta AB only).
• Fixed an issue where the device may fail to load a considerably long activity through the history menu.
• Fixed an issue with setting up elevation alerts at higher elevations.
• Fixed an issue in the paring flow where the device could return to the 'Pair with Phone?' page instead of moving forward.
• Fixed an issue where customers with high resting heart rate would intermittently not accrue intensity minutes.
• Fixed an issue where the device was not recording position data when racing against a downloaded course.
• Fixed an issue where Daily Suggested Workouts were still present on the calendar after disabling DSW prompts.
• Improved the reliability of ephemeris downloads.
• Improved the presentation of information for alarms and timers.
• Improved the scaling of lines when zooming in/out on the map.
• Made several improvements for Sleep.
• Made several improvements for Indoor Climb.
• Made several improvements for daily suggested workouts.
• Made several improvements for Livetrack.
• Updated the Applied Ballistics bullet database to version 1215 (tactix Delta AB only).

Changes made from version 11.10 to 12.20:

• Added support for Daily Suggested Workouts, which are recommended based on previous activities. One can disable this from activity settings. (Run/Bike > Menu > Training > Workouts > Today's Suggestion.)
• Added support for the Track Run activity, which allows one to record outdoor track data including distance in meters and lap splits on a standard shape 400m track.
• Added support for Improved Recovery Time, which takes users stress, sleep, relaxation and physical activity in consideration.
• Added support for configuring non-zero power averaging for Biking activities. (Activity Settings > Power Averaging)
• Added support for configuring backlight settings during the sleep window. (Settings > System > Backlight > During Sleep.)
• Added support for training and breathwork workout categories to properly handle launching workouts from calendar view and prompting yoga, strength, cardio, breathing, and pilates workouts.
• Added Training Status explanation tip in the Training Status widget.
• Added support for displaying the map scale when panning/zooming the map.
• Fixed an issue where the ‘Navigation’ hotkey was not working as expected for certain use cases.
• Fixed an issue with the wind speed data field on watch face.
• Fixed an issue where open water swim activities were capturing an erroneous position in the track log.
• Fixed an issue where the device would fail to load the elevation plot when navigating to a POI.
• Fixed an issue where the elevation plot would intermittently get doubled while navigating.
• Fixed an issue where expired weather data was being displayed on the watchface.
• Fixed a couple of issues with the Sail Race activity. (Quatix 6 only)
• Fixed an issue where time in zones information could be incorrect for pool swim activities.
• Fixed potential GPS communication problems. (Requires GPS v4.60)
• Improved the pairing experience for Bike lights/radar.
• Improved compass smoothness.
• Improved poor wrist HR detection which will lead to more accurate VO2 Max and Performance Condition estimates.
• Updated the Clocks list layout and icons.
• Updated the Applied Ballistics bullet database to version 1155 (tactix Delta AB only).

Changes made from version 10.10 to 11.10:

• Added additional options to Live Event Sharing. Triggers added for Every Mile and Transitions (allowing for multi-sport use)
• Added the Pause Training Status feature. Allows the user to suppress some training status feedback phrases and trends. Access the options from the Training Status widget menu or within Garmin Connect.
• Added support for displaying courses to viewers of user's LiveTrack sessions.
• Added support for FE-C and Smart Trainer control. See options in Bike Indoor activity.
• Added support for configuring map settings during an Expedition activity.
• Added support for battery hours remaining as a data field option.
• Added support for displaying running and cycling VO2 Max for a multisport activity when applicable.
• Added support for canceling a route when in simple tracking mode for Indoor Climb.
• Improved Bluetooth stability and reliability.
• Improved the music experience on device.
• Fixed an issue where summary activities (sync’ed from another device) were showing up in the list of navigable activities.
• Fixed an issue where smart notifications received in quick succession would not populate its options correctly.
• Fixed an issue where the device would fail to save an activity and the progress spinner would spin indefinitely.

Changes made from version 9.00 to 10.10:

• Added support for on device sleep. (Requires Sensor Hub 7.11)
• Added support for Surf activity.
• Added support for Altitude Acclimation widget. (Menu > Widgets > Edit > Add > Alt. Acclimation)
• Golf: Added support for golf tournament UI.
• Golf: Added support for 9+9 round, where the user can select a teebox for both courses.
• Added support for viewing recovery heart rate from the activity paused menu.
• Added support for the Steps data field.
• Improved Broadcast Heart Rate and added support for simultaneously broadcasting through ANT+ and Bluetooth.
• Made several improvements to Indoor Climb.
• Improved data reliability for the weather widget.
• Improved the visibility for inReach and Dogtrack by allowing one to pair to them through the sensors menu and automatically removing the widgets once the sensor is removed.
• Updated the user interface for several widgets.
• Fixed an intermittent issue with map load times and map responsiveness.
• Fixed an issue where the 'Around Me' search would not complete intermittently.
• Fixed an issue where playlists with Cyrillic characters would not display correctly on device.
• Fixed an issue where the altitude would drop to 0 every night. (Fenix 6 non-Pro devices.)
• Fixed an issue where alarm labels were not being translated.
• Fixed an intermittent issue where the weather widget would fail to load data when connected to an iOS device.

Changes made from version 8.10 to 9.00:

• Added support for Indoor Rock Climbing. Easily track the number of routes and ascent with automatic climb detection. One can also enable 'Route Stats' to log route difficulty, number of falls, attempts and completions.
• Added support of Bouldering. Use the LAP key to start/end routes at the gym. One can also log route difficulty, number of attempts or completions.
• Added support for Grit and Flow metrics to the Mountain Biking activity, which measure the difficulty and performance of each ride.
• Added support for downloading workout videos over Express or WiFi.
• Updated the look and feel of several widgets and the End of Activity flow.

Changes made from version 6.10 to 8.10:

• Added support for Virtual Running. (Download the Zwift mobile app and launch the “Virtual Run” activity profile on your Garmin device.)
• Added support for connecting to a shifting sensor (Sram Etap or Di2 bike) that supports up to 4 front and 12 rear gears.
• Added support for a ‘Silent’ option to the Smart notifications Sounds alert settings. (Menu > Phone > Smart Notifications > During Activity/Not During Activity > Sounds)
• Improved the user experience when call related notifications are received.
• Improved the layout on the Ski Run Data Page.
• Improved error handling when using the Garmin Pay Wallet.
• Made some improvements to the DogTracker widget.
• Made several improvements to Clock.
• Made several improvements to Breathwork.
• Made several WiFi related improvements.
• Made several improvements to the music experience.
• Fixed an issue where the watch may freeze during a Ski activity.
• Fixed a couple of altimeter calibration issues. This should address speed spikes in activities with 3d speed enabled. (For example: Ski.)
• Fixed an issue with Brazil Daylight savings time.
• Fixed an issue where the device may crash when nearing the end of a climb, when using ClimbPro
• Fixed an issue where the device would always display the 'Updating' spinner when changing an alarm.
• Fixed an issue where certain workout names were not displaying correctly during a rest step.
• Fixed an issue where selection of an item in music lists (artist/genre) would yield a landing page for a different artist/genre.
• Fixed an issue where the device won’t tone/vibe at the end of a swim rest interval.
• Fixed an issue where advanced power fields were missing from the Biking activity.

Changes made from version 6.00 to 6.10:

• Improve Wi-Fi sync connection stability.

Changes made from version 5.00 to 6.00:

• Added support for Swim2 features namely, Auto Rest, Swim Time data field, Swim workout improvements, Pacing Alerts, Swim Dead Reckoning for OWS and Critical Swim Speed.
• Made several improvements to the DogTracker widget and on device experience. This includes: New Tracker Map, Pro View, Compass pages and new Alert options on device.
• Added support for Action Menu with the Expedition App.
• Added support for Low Heart Rate Alerts. (Wrist Heart Rate > Heart Rate Options > Abnormal HR Alert)
• Added support for configuring intensity minutes based on HR zones. Configuration is only available on Garmin Connect.
• Added a new digital watch-face option which displays minutes as the large value in the center.
• Updated the look and feel of Clocks to provide a more condensed version of the information at a glance.
• Fixed an issue with treadmill calibration.
• Fixed an intermittent issue that could lead to rapid battery drain on music products.
• Fixed an issue where the device would crash when starting a POI search right after canceling an ‘Around Me” search.

Changes made from version 4.30 to 5.00:

• Added Backcountry Ski App. Switch modes using the LAP key to track your stats as you ski off the beaten path.
• Added support for Action Menu during Golf. This should provide a more consistent and discoverable way to access more functions (actions) using the 'Start' key.
• Added support to auto enable Battery Saver during Sleep. (Menu > Power Manager > Battery Saver > During Sleep.)
• Added support for disabling workout videos during an activity. (Activity (Strength/Yoga/Pilates/Cardio) > Settings > Workout Videos)
• Added support for workout video preview. The user will now be able to view the video and notes for each step from the 'View' option in the workout menu.
• Added support for Airplane Mode, which allows the user to disconnect from all wireless communication namely Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and ANT. (Hold Light > Controls > Hold Up > Add Controls > Airplane Mode)
• Added support for file based Emojis, which brings support for over 1300 Emojis. (Update your device through Express or connect it to Garmin Connect Mobile.)
• Added support for ClimbPro 'Climb Detection' setting in Cycling. (Bike > Activity Settings > ClimbPro > Climb Detection) This allows the customer to customize grade 'sensitivity' when identifying climbs.
• Improved ClimbPro for cycling by adding category coloring to the ascent graph, which better depicts the difficult portions of the climb. This will also be available when reviewing the elevation plot for a course.
• Updated the Alt. Time Zones widget with an improved selection process incorporating time zones for over 450 different cities worldwide.
• Improved connection reliability with iPhone 11 and some Samsung Galaxy phones.
• Improved compass performance.
• Improved the Respiration widget and the Breathwork activity.
• Fixed an issue where the device may become unresponsive when trying to navigate certain types of PacePro enabled courses.
• Fixed an issue where the stress score could intermittently get stuck at 25.
• Fixed an issue with treadmill calibration.
• Fixed a connection issue with the Running Dynamics pod.
• Fixed an issue where the connection state of Speed/Cadence sensors was not updating properly.
• Fixed an intermittent issue where the map would switch to a Dark theme when previewing a PacePro course.
• Pulled in support for WHR v20.04.50. (Requires SNS v3.10)
• Brought in several improvements for music.

Changes made from version 4.20 to 4.30:

• Fixed Wi-Fi 0200 Error when syncing Spotify.

Changes made from version 4.10 to 4.20:

• Fixed an issue where the stress data field wasn't working as expected during Yoga and Breathwork activities.
• Fixed an issue with changing the music player volume on device.
• Fixed an issue with treadmill calibration.
• Fixed an intermittent issue where Auto Uploads via WiFi were not working as expected.

Changes made from version 3.00 to 4.10:

• Added support for on-device videos demonstrating workout steps. These are available for the pre-loaded workouts now available in Yoga, Strength, Cardio, and Pilates apps. Additional workouts with support for on-device videos can be downloaded from Garmin Connect. Note: Videos are only available on Pro and Sapphire models.
• Added support for configuring power modes during an activity. (Activity Settings > Power Mode > Default Mode.)
• Added support for configurable low battery alerts. (Settings > Power Manager > Battery Saver > Low Battery Alert)
• Added support for all day respiration rate tracking (Widget > Menu > Add Widget > Respiration) and a Breathwork activity. (Requires SNS v2.50)
• Added support for turning Wi-Fi off from power controls and improved the sync experience by falling back to Wi-Fi, if phone syncs fail.
• Added support for inReach display verification, when using authentication.
• Brought in bug fixes and code improvements for CIQ SDK v3.1.
• Improved the widget loop editing (add, remove, reorder) experience when using glances. (Widget > Menu > Reorder Widget\Add Widget OR Menu > Widgets > Edit.)
• Improved altitude calibration for non-Fenix 6 pro/sapphire models.
• Made several improvements for CIQ music apps.

Changes made from version 2.20 to 3.00:

• Initial Release.