Fenix 5X Plus - 4.61 Beta Release

Hello Fenix 5X Plus users,

We have new beta software ready for your upcoming adventures!

Fenix 5X Plus: https://www8.garmin.com/support/down...s.jsp?id=14335

Note: Please allow for the updates to propagate across all servers. There is no need to post that the link does not work. It will after a bit of patience.

4.61 Change Log Notes:

Fixed several bugs found within the new music player.
Fixed an issue where the user could not start navigating a recent activity from the App options menu.
The attached GPS FW (2.23) should improve pace accuracy for running/walking activities and track performance for open water swimming activities.

Our public beta users are encouraged to load the new GPS firmware and use it for their next activities. If there are any activities where the GPS performance did not improve, we would like to see them. This also includes if comparing to previous activities. To send data to us for evaluation, please include the following in an email to [EMAIL="[email protected]"][email protected][/EMAIL]:

FIT file(s) from Garmin\Activity folder
- FIT files from previous activities if comparing same routes
GarminDevice.XML from the Garmin folder
Subject line of email must use the following format: ‘Fenix 5+ Series - GPS 2.23 Evaluation - DATE_ForumUserID_ActivityType’ (ex. "20180823_odsweng_Walk")

Following these instructions will ensure your email and files are delivered and sorted correctly. Lastly, you will not get an email reply unless we need more information from you, but rest assured, the data sent will be evaluated.

Please note, the beta updates released on these forums are not suitable for APAC region devices.

Please send all bug reports to [EMAIL="[email protected]"][email protected][/EMAIL], and indicate which model of the fenix 5 Plus series you have in the subject line.

0 jim_m_58 over 6 years ago

Ok I downloaded that, do i just follow the regular instructions now ? Sorry for the hassle , just never done it before .

You just copy the files from the beta to the corresponding directories on the watch as seen in the instructions, so gupdate.gcd (the main FW) goes into \primary\garmin for example, and the other bits into \primary\garmin\remotesw

0 Crispin_Ellisdon over 6 years ago

1. Open GarminPay
2. Enter safety code
3. Opens screen with card and timer. Looks ok. Timer counts down, you can switch between cards.
4. Closing that screen (back button) crashes watch.

Just tried this sequence a few times on my 5+ and not had a problem. Have you tried doing the forced power off (20 second long press of light button) then power on; its amazing how many issues that appear after a software update are fixed by doing this.

0 jim_m_58 over 6 years ago

I too just tried it on an f5+, and no problem, and I'd do what Crispin suggested if I did. I've seen the "reboot" (long press of the light button) solve many things.

0 stewa285 over 6 years ago

Garmin Pay crashes for me too. After I enter the code it doesn't matter if I wait for the timeout or if I press the back button, both scenarios ends up with a reboot.

0 bjornhellstrom over 6 years ago

I can confirm GarminPay crashing device, even without actually using it for payment.
Crash happens when exiting GarminPay.
1. Open GarminPay
2. Enter safety code
3. Opens screen with card and timer. Looks ok. Timer counts down, you can switch between cards.
4. Closing that screen (back button) crashes watch.

I have the same problem on my 5+

0 Herbert_Jaeger over 6 years ago

I can confirm GarminPay crashing device, even without actually using it for payment.
Crash happens when exiting GarminPay.
1. Open GarminPay
2. Enter safety code
3. Opens screen with card and timer. Looks ok. Timer counts down, you can switch between cards.
4. Closing that screen (back button) crashes watch.

Music wasn't playing.
Bluetooth on or off, doesn't make a difference.

0 BenBristol over 6 years ago

You just copy the files from the beta to the corresponding directories on the watch as seen in the instructions, so gupdate.gcd (the main FW) goes into \primary\garmin for example, and the other bits into \primary\garmin\remotesw

I have been installing betas for years so there are no issues there.

I also only have one card set up (Santander) and have tried the power cycle (light button for 30 secs)

issue still remains.

0 NemoSandman over 6 years ago

GPS wise this NIGHT AND DAY !!

No more drunken syndrom, the tracks are smooth and linear even in urban canyon and tricks like going in and out pedestrian underground passages.

This is a real improvement !!! Now the GPS is accurate again for walking activities !!

0 Former Member over 6 years ago

I can confirm GarminPay crashing device, even without actually using it for payment.
Crash happens when exiting GarminPay.
1. Open GarminPay
2. Enter safety code
3. Opens screen with card and timer. Looks ok. Timer counts down, you can switch between cards.
4. Closing that screen (back button) crashes watch.

Music wasn't playing.
Bluetooth on or off, doesn't make a difference.

Same problem here.

0 Former Member over 6 years ago

ConfirmingI, I just tried opening Garmin Pay and letting it timeout as the first time I had a ton of variables and just reported it straight away.

Just letting Garmin pay timeout crashes the watch as others have said.