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Fenix 5 Plus series - 16.71 Beta Release

Garmin_ODQA
over 4 years ago

Hello Fenix 5/5S/5X Plus users,

We have new beta software ready for your upcoming adventures!

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.

Fenix 5S Plus: https://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=14333
Fenix 5 Plus: https://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=14331
Fenix 5X Plus: https://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.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.

16.71 Change Log Notes:

  • Added a time zone option for Beijing.
  • Fixed a battery drain issue related to pairing an inReach device.
  • Fixed an issue with the drawing of golf greens.
  • Fixed a potential issue with altimeter data during rapid ascent or descent.
  • Fixed a potential crash while using ClimbPro.

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

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

  • 0 over 4 years ago

    Thank you for the continued development efforts for the 5 Plus! Installed just now.

  • 0 over 4 years ago

    My 5+ continues to have big delay in the altimeter measure display and from 5 to 10% error.

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to sducati

    Wash your watch - its possible the hole in the casing is blocked which can affect the pressure measurement.  My watch is 100% accurate.

  • 0 over 4 years ago

    Thanks for the continuous development... but isn't considered to include some new features in this top line of Garmin, according to new features added to below (but new) models like Forerunner 45/55? Thanks in advance. Regards. 

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to AntonioBrng

    Why introduce new features??  No-one would buy new watches then.  These new features will eventually end up in a newer Fenix model.  Garmin is a business not a fan-club.  The important thing is to ensure the watch performs correctly and provides the features in the specification.  

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to ronand

    I fully understand it, but then... why do they introduce new features in other lower (and older) versions of Forerunner? I only say that they could do the same with higher (and older) versions of fenix 5 series. 

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to AntonioBrng

    Of course they could but why???  These features need to be kept for future fenix models or else there will be nothing new for them.  they must be running out of ideas of what can be added to new models.  Garmin needs people to buy new models to survive.  Remember Nokia - they used to make phones that lasted 10 years, and then they ceased to exist.  The manufacturers that survived want you to buy a new phone each year.  My samsung galaxy s7 is capable of running the latest android version but samsung will not supply it.  I need to buy a new phone if I want the latest version.  There is no profit keeping people happy using their existing products.

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to ronand

    My answer is the same... if that's the reason I fully understand but... why do they update with new features for Forerunner older series and not for fenix 5 series? It isn't logical. And I speak as consumer, not as a businessman. 

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to AntonioBrng

    Forerunner 45 is newer than Fenix 5 Plus. Moreover, Fenix watches are able to last many years so they need to tempt users with new functions in next gen models. This way not all of them will stick to their watches for so long.

  • 0 over 4 years ago

    Is there any prospect of the flaky backlight wrist gesture being fixed? My 6X is fine but my 5 Plus, which I wear through the day, is really inconsistent, Sometimes I have to wave my arm in a very exaggerated way to get the backlight on, it looks like I've got Tourette's.

    I understand that the VA4 has a menu setting allowing the user to adjust the gesture sensitivity, that would be a good solution.