Fenix 5x Plus - 6.55 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.

6.55 Change Log Notes:

Fixed an issue where one couldn't Race an activity from the activity history menu.
Fixed an issue where the alarm clock status was incorrect when accessed through Power Controls.
Fixed an intermittent issue where the device could crash during an activity.
Fixed several minor issues with music.

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 DenethorLenwion over 6 years ago

Thanks for the update! Pretty minor, I would say, after 2 months of silence, but better than nothing.

0 Former Member over 6 years ago

just installed...
can wait to get home to test the connections.
robert

0 Volker over 6 years ago

Can someone with fw 6.55 look in the settings which is the next point after „ User Profile“?

Thanks

0 Former Member over 6 years ago

yes, Safety

0 Former Member over 6 years ago

strictly my own concerns (lack of radar Icon in early releases) from my side 6.55 is fine

icon is there

have a good one!
robert

0 Odie21 over 6 years ago

Unless I’ve been completely oblivious, there is a new Widget called “Device Usage”.

Also, “Assistance” has been added for a “Control” or holding light button for 7 seconds or so.

0 jylong over 6 years ago

Unless I’ve been completely oblivious, there is a new Widget called “Device Usage”.

Also, “Assistance” has been added for a “Control” or holding light button for 7 seconds or so.

I did notice the Device Usage Widget in 6.51 as well. Not sure about 6.00, as I didn't really look at any additional widgets at that time.

Please now do something to the Stopwatch! ;p

0 Former Member over 6 years ago

Unless I’ve been completely oblivious, there is a new Widget called “Device Usage”.

Also, “Assistance” has been added for a “Control” or holding light button for 7 seconds or so.

thank you!.... interesting...both...did not notice these...

....just tested the Assistance after settings (by pushing the button directly...not falling ...:D )...

have a good one!

0 Obskure over 6 years ago

Hi all.
I've tested the 6.55 beta the last two days running and biking.
Issue: Watch freezes and immediately reboots, mid-activity, when streaming Bluetooth audio to headphones and voice prompt for lap split tries to cut in.
Reproduced the issue twice on two different activities yesterday, while tracking an MTB ride. Listening to podcast from Spotify and watch reboots at the 5km marker because of the voice prompt. While running last night, the lap split is 1km but no earphones connected and no reboots occurred.
This morning, earphones connected to phone this time,and watch tracking MTB ride: At the 5km split, the audio prompt cut in across my music streaming from my phone and there was no reboot. I suspect though that the prompt is coming from the phone through Garmin Connect (I stand to be proven wrong)

Bottom line: Don't update to this Beta if you stream audio from watch, and use audio prompts for progress monitoring

0 DominicM over 6 years ago

Hi all.
I've tested the 6.55 beta the last two days running and biking.
Issue: Watch freezes and immediately reboots, mid-activity, when streaming Bluetooth audio to headphones and voice prompt for lap split tries to cut in.
Reproduced the issue twice on two different activities yesterday, while tracking an MTB ride. Listening to podcast from Spotify and watch reboots at the 5km marker because of the voice prompt. While running last night, the lap split is 1km but no earphones connected and no reboots occurred.
This morning, earphones connected to phone this time,and watch tracking MTB ride: At the 5km split, the audio prompt cut in across my music streaming from my phone and there was no reboot. I suspect though that the prompt is coming from the phone through Garmin Connect (I stand to be proven wrong)

Bottom line: Don't update to this Beta if you stream audio from watch, and use audio prompts for progress monitoring

Thanks for this info.
I was about to update and read this. I definitely use Spotify to Bluetooth earbuds plus the lap voice prompt so will hold off on updating for now.
Can anyone else replicate this (is it common to everyone or perhaps an isolated thing)?

Thanks