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Edge 1030 Plus Beta software version 6.71 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.
Change History
Changes made from version 6.50 to 6.71:
- 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 6.28 to 6.29:
- Fixed an ANT burst-mode issue.
Changes made from version 6.26 to 6.28:
- 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.
- Fixed issue with Daily Suggested Workout time estimates.
Changes made from version 6.24 to 6.26:
- Fixed software crashes caused by encrypted CIQ programs that are no longer valid.
- Fixed a couple of device stability issues.
Changes made from version 6.22 to 6.24:
- 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 6.10 to 6.22:
- 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 6.00 to 6.10:
- 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 5.63 to 6.00:
- 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 5.20 to 5.63:
- 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 5.00 to 5.13:
- Fix Issue with Fazua BLE Scanning
Changes made from version 4.22 to 4.24:
- Fixed an issue with calculating course routes on 3rd party maps.
Changes made from version 4.19 to 4.22:
- 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 4.18 to 4.19:
- Fixed issues with course routing and back-to-start routing.
Changes made from version 4.10 to 4.18:
- 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 minor bugs.
- Improved device stability.
Installation Instructions
- Connect your Edge 1030 Plus device to your computer using the micro-USB cable.
- Download and unzip Edge1030Plus_671Beta.zip folder.
- Copy the GUPDATE.GCD file from the Edge1030Plus_*** distribution folder to the \Garmin folder of your device's internal storage drive.
- 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.
- Disconnect your device from the computer, approve the update on the Edge, and wait for the update to finish.
- If you would like to revert to the last public release software, follow the above steps but place the GUPDATE_650.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.