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Fenix 5 Plus series - 18.42 Public Beta

Julianna_ODQA
over 2 years ago

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

Our next beta version for the Fenix 5 Plus series is now available! 

The links to download the software update are listed below. Select the link specific to your watch model. Please note that your computer will download a .zip file when you open this link. This zip contains the software update, as well as a folder with the file necessary for backdating software, and instructions for this process if you choose to do so. Remember, backdating software will reset all settings.

Use these links to download the zip for your watch to update to version 18.42:

Fenix 5S Plus
Fenix 5 Plus
Fenix 5X Plus

Instructions for updating software:

  1. Download the .zip specific to your computer, using the links above.
  2. Connect the watch to your computer.
  3. Copy the included gupdate.gcd file (from the System_x.xx folder) to the Primary\Garmin folder on your watch.
  4. If there is a WiFi_v*** folder, place the gupXXXX.gcd file into the \GARMIN\REMOTESW folder of the device. 
  5. Disconnect the watch from the computer and it will prompt you to update software.

18.42 Change Log Notes:

  • Added Connect IQ System 5 support.
  • Improved altitude calibration. (See note below)
  • Updated to allow up to 55 teeth on rear gear.
  • Fixed an issue where bike lights could turn on outside an activity.
  • Fixed an issue of receiving multiple inReach lost connection messages.
  • Fixed an issue with getting stuck in device pairing mode.

Note: This update includes improvements in altitude calibration. You may notice some changes in the language and settings. You can read more about the current settings here. 

Current beta peripheral software version numbers below. New versions are indicated in red.

GPS: 2.70
Wi-Fi: 4.01
BLE/ANT: 6.15
SNS: 2.41

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

Please email the Garmin Outdoor Quality Team if you find issues in software after installing this update: [email protected]

  • 0 over 2 years ago in reply to FixOrr

    Might be 4 years after launch, only Garmin knows. Luckily this version works without any issues for me. Hopefully my watch lasts until a successor with an improved MIP display (better contrast, no ring between display and bezel) is available.

  • 0 over 2 years ago in reply to Duderino

    I’m on version 18.0 and am having this exact issue. I usually have to force reboot my fenix 5x plus at least once a week.

    Fortunately, deleting all Wi-Fi networks, rebooting, and adding one back seems to have worked…for now.

  • 0 over 2 years ago

    Was hoping with Wi-Fi: 4.01 and that's it's 2022 already that Garmin would support hidden SSID like every other manufacturer?

    I get that it is power intensive for watching to constantly poll for hidden networks.

    So instead let us select "My Network" manually when we want to connect to a hidden network SSID

    Pretty darn lazy coding

  • 0 over 2 years ago

    Not sure if it's the beta or just the general fail of the watch code compared to previous models but I can consistently crash/reboot the Fenix5plus every single time on this beta by trying to download HR data from the HRM-TRI after an activity. Consistently guaranteed to crash. Worked fine on the non-plus 5.

    Also crashed/rebooted today when I tried to save a location after a run.

    I've saved locations before without the crash but this time boom, instant blue triangle of death.

    18 versions and still these kinds of bugs? Four years of development?

    And the gesture for backlight is driving me mad, it simply does does not work a dozen tries every time to make it happen.