Updates & Downloads
Fenix 6 software version 8.73 Beta
as of March 26, 2020
View installation instructions and system requirements
Notes:
- For any issues that you encounter, please send an email to [email protected] In your email please include the Fenix 6 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 8.10 to 8.73:
- Fixed an issue where a CIQ watchface would crash if the user were to hit 'Back' from the incoming call page.
- Fixed an issue where selection of an item in music lists (artist/genre) would yield a landing page for a different artist/genre.
- Added support for downloading workout videos over Express or WiFi.
- Added support for activities Climb Indoor and Bouldering.
- Added support for a routes summary page to the activity review flow for Indoor Climb.
- Added support for the device to manually add a shot through the measure shot page in Golf.
- Updated the look and feel of the weather app.
- Updated the look and feel of the End of Activity flow.
- Improved the UX layout for Altimeter, Barometer, and Notifications widgets.
- Brought in cross-country ski improvements for Fenix 6 non-Pro models.
- Made several improvements to the music experience.
Changes made from version 7.81 to 8.00:
- Fixed an issue where the device won’t tone/vibe at the end of a swim rest interval.
Changes made from version 7.78 to 7.81:
- Fixed an issue where a CIQ watchface would crash if the user were to hit 'Back' from the incoming call page.
- Fixed an issue where certain workout names were not displaying correctly during a rest step.
- Made several improvements for music apps.
Changes made from version 7.77 to 7.78:
- Made several WiFi related improvements.
Changes made from version 6.10 to 7.77:
- Added support for connecting to a shifting sensor (Sram Etap or Di2 bike) that supports up to 4 front and 12 rear gears.
- Add support for using Widget Glance fonts in Connect IQ.
- Added support for Grit and Flow data fields for MTB.
- Added support for a ‘Silent’ option to the Smart notifications Sounds alert settings. (Menu > Phone > Smart Notifications > During Activity/Not During Activity > Sounds)
- Fixed an issue where the device would crash when starting a POI search right after canceling an “Around Me” search.
- Fixed an issue where features that auto-enable during the sleep window were not working as expected. (For Ex: Battery Saver.)
- Fixed an issue where the device would erroneously display an assistance banner after disconnecting from USB.
- Fixed an issue with Brazil Daylight savings time.
- Fixed a couple of issues that should improve device stability.
- Fixed a couple of altimeter calibration issues. This should address speed spikes in activities with 3d speed enabled. (For example: Ski.)
- Fix always showing the Updating spinner when changing an alarm.
- Fix a potential crash when using the Breathwork app.
- Fixed an issue where the watch may freeze during a Ski activity.
- Improved the user experience when call related notifications are received.
- Improved the layout on the Ski Run Data Page.
- Improve responsiveness when adding or removing favorites.
- Improve display of Grit and Flow datafields for the MTB app.
- Improved error handling when using the Garmin Pay Wallet.
- Improved error handling for downloading Heart Rate from a strap, by notifying the user if one attempts to download Heart Rate data over Bluetooth vs ANT.
- Made several improvements to Clocks.
- Made several improvements to Breathwork.
- Made some improvements to the DogTracker widget.
- Made several other bug fixes and code improvements.
Changes made from version 6.00 to 6.10:
- Improve Wi-Fi sync connection stability.
Changes made from version 5.76 to 5.77:
- Fixed an issue where the device would crash when starting a POI search right after canceling an 'Around Me' search.
- Fixed an issue where features that auto-enable during the sleep window were not working as expected. (For Ex: Battery Saver.)
- Made some improvements to the DogTracker widget.
- Made several other bug fixes and code improvements.
Changes made from version 5.75 to 5.76:
- Made some improvements to the DogTracker widget.
- Made several other bug fixes and code improvements.
Changes made from version 5.74 to 5.75:
- Added support for configuring intensity minutes based on HR zones. Configuration is only available on Garmin Connect.
- Made several improvements to the DogTracker widget.
- Made several improvements for Clocks.
- Fixed a map issue which could result in a crash.
- Fixed an issue with treadmill calibration.
- Made several other bug fixes and code improvements.
Changes made from version 5.72 to 5.74:
- Made several improvements to the DogTracker widget and on device experience. This includes: New Tracker Map, Pro View, and Compass pages.
- New Alert options on device (DogTracker Widget)
- Added a new digital watch-face option which displays minutes as the large value in the center.
- Added support for Low Heart Rate Alerts. (Wrist Heart Rate > Heart Rate Options > Abnormal HR Alert)
- Updated the look and feel of Clocks to provide a more condensed version of the information at a glance.
- Brought in improvements for CIQ.
Changes made from version 5.00 to 5.72:
- 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.
- Added support for Action Menu with the Expedition App. This should provide a more consistent and discoverable way to access more functions (actions) using the 'Start' key.
- Improved compass performance.
- Removed the 'Edit' screen from the timer loop temporarily.
- Fixed an issue where the device could register a speed spike during Ski activities.
- Fixed an issue where the device may become unresponsive when trying to navigate certain types of PacePro enabled courses.
- Fixed an issue where the device will crash when trying to manually connect to an ANT sensor after enabling Airplane mode.
- Fixed an issue where one would see a Wifi error message when launching the Golf activity.
- Fixed an issue with golf maps drawing incorrectly after the last beta update.
- Fixed an issue where the map would intermittently stop updating during an activity.
- Brought in improvements for CIQ.
- Brought in improvements and bug fixes for music.
Changes made from version 4.65 to 4.67:
- Fixed an issue with treadmill calibration.
- Temporarily removed in-activity data field editing.
Changes made from version 4.64 to 4.65:
- Fixed an issue where the device may become unresponsive when trying to navigate certain types of PacePro enabled courses.
- Improved compass performance.
- Made other bug fixes and code improvements.
Changes made from version 4.63 to 4.64:
- Fixed an issue where the map would intermittently stop updating during an activity.
- Fixed an issue with data fields editing.
- Made other bug fixes and code improvements.
Changes made from version 4.62 to 4.63:
- Fixed an issue where the stress score could intermittently get stuck at 25.
- Fixed an issue where the device will crash when trying to manually connect to an ANT sensor after enabling Airplane mode.
- Improved Indoor Bike OHR performance
- Brought in improvements for CIQ.
Changes made from version 4.30 to 4.62:
- 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.
- Fixed several issues with ClimbPro.
- Brought in several improvements for CIQ.
- Brought in several improvements and bug fixes for music.
Changes made from version 4.20 to 4.30:
- Fixed an intermittent issue where the device would error out when trying to sync a music playlist using Wi-Fi.
Changes made from version 4.10 to 4.11:
- Fixed an issue where the stress data field wasn't working as expected during Yoga and Breathwork activities.
- Fixed an issue where one wasn't able to change the music player volume on device.
Installation Instructions
- Download and unzip Fenix6_***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 GPS_v*** folder, place the gupXXXX.gcd (or 006B310700.GCD) file into the \GARMIN\REMOTESW 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_v*** folder in the \GARMIN directory 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.