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Fenix 5S/5 - 2.95 Beta Release

Garmin_ODQA
over 8 years ago
Hello Fenix 5S/5 users,

We have new beta software ready for your upcoming adventures! Please read the 'notes' and 'installation instructions' in the 'Updates and Downloads' page found in the links below for your specific device. We look forward to your feedback.

Fenix 5S:http://www.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=11661
Fenix 5:http://www.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=11663

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

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. :)

2.95 Change Log Notes:
  • Added support for Connect IQ SDK 2.3.
  • Added support for managing automatic software updates (Settings > System > Software Update > Auto Update). Setting Auto Update to “Off” will disable downloads of software updates using Garmin Connect Mobile and Wi-Fi.
  • Added support for managing unit settings for pressure, altimeter and temperature from corresponding widget settings menu.
  • Improved altimeter calibration for activities that were paused for extended periods of time.
  • Improved the layout of the alarm page.
  • Improved the activity settings menu by hiding GPS specific settings when GPS is turned off.
  • Improved the reliability of Livetrack.
  • Updated the summary view to include average Pace data for a pool swim activity.
  • Fixed a potential issue where the currently selected watchface may change after a software update.
  • Fixed an issue where the device could crash when applying a FaceIt watchface from the Garmin Connect Mobile App.
  • Fixed an issue where the ‘Uninstall’ option on the Garmin Connect Mobile App would not work as intended.
  • Fixed an issue, where the option to “Copy Activity” was present in the main menu for non-copyable apps like Golf.
  • Fixed an issue, where the unit would crash when creating a custom alert for a new ‘Other’ app.
  • Fixed an issue, where the virtual partner fields, ‘Time Ahead’ and ‘Time Behind’ won’t update during an activity.
  • Fixed an issue, where an empty elevation plot was being displayed during activity review for apps like, ‘Rowing’, which doesn’t record elevation data.
  • Fixed an issue, where alarms deleted on the Garmin Connect Mobile App would not reflect correctly on the device.
  • Fixed an issue, where the user would not get alert popups during a Lactate Threshold or FTP guided workout.
  • Fixed an issue, where GPS could become enabled for indoor profiles after performing an altimeter calibration.
  • Fixed an issue, where the device was calculating VO2 max for activities using Ultratrac.
  • Fixed an issue, where the ‘Do Not Disturb’ window was not updated when travelling across time zone boundaries.
  • Fixed an issue, where the user could not send tracks or waypoints to the device from Basecamp.

Send all bug reports to [email][email protected][/email]
  • 0 over 8 years ago
    Wrong link for the Fenix 5

    here the right one: http://www.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=11664

    Hello Fenix 5S/5 users,

    We have new beta software ready for your upcoming adventures! Please read the 'notes' and 'installation instructions' in the 'Updates and Downloads' page found in the links below for your specific device. We look forward to your feedback.

    Fenix 5S:http://www.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=11661
    Fenix 5:http://www.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=11663

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

    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. :)

    2.95 Change Log Notes:
    • Added support for Connect IQ SDK 2.3.
    • Added support for managing automatic software updates (Settings > System > Software Update > Auto Update). Setting Auto Update to “Off” will disable downloads of software updates using Garmin Connect Mobile and Wi-Fi.
    • Added support for managing unit settings for pressure, altimeter and temperature from corresponding widget settings menu.
    • Improved altimeter calibration for activities that were paused for extended periods of time.
    • Improved the layout of the alarm page.
    • Improved the activity settings menu by hiding GPS specific settings when GPS is turned off.
    • Improved the reliability of Livetrack.
    • Updated the summary view to include average Pace data for a pool swim activity.
    • Fixed a potential issue where the currently selected watchface may change after a software update.
    • Fixed an issue where the device could crash when applying a FaceIt watchface from the Garmin Connect Mobile App.
    • Fixed an issue where the ‘Uninstall’ option on the Garmin Connect Mobile App would not work as intended.
    • Fixed an issue, where the option to “Copy Activity” was present in the main menu for non-copyable apps like Golf.
    • Fixed an issue, where the unit would crash when creating a custom alert for a new ‘Other’ app.
    • Fixed an issue, where the virtual partner fields, ‘Time Ahead’ and ‘Time Behind’ won’t update during an activity.
    • Fixed an issue, where an empty elevation plot was being displayed during activity review for apps like, ‘Rowing’, which doesn’t record elevation data.
    • Fixed an issue, where alarms deleted on the Garmin Connect Mobile App would not reflect correctly on the device.
    • Fixed an issue, where the user would not get alert popups during a Lactate Threshold or FTP guided workout.
    • Fixed an issue, where GPS could become enabled for indoor profiles after performing an altimeter calibration.
    • Fixed an issue, where the device was calculating VO2 max for activities using Ultratrac.
    • Fixed an issue, where the ‘Do Not Disturb’ window was not updated when travelling across time zone boundaries.
    • Fixed an issue, where the user could not send tracks or waypoints to the device from Basecamp.

    Send all bug reports to [email][email protected][/email]
  • 0 over 8 years ago
    Well there's so much you can do using the same "raw material, i.e. weak GPS signals due to the design. Pace (and overall track "wobbliness") did improve a bit from 2.40 to 2.72b (no change seen from 2.72b to 2.90) but that was visibly at the expense of heavier filtering...pretty cosmetic if you ask me. But let's see what 2.95 brings!
  • 0 over 8 years ago
    1st run with the 2.95. Distance still spot on and the map looks good.

    Pace is still very erratic. I really hope they sort this one - atm it's impossible to rely on instant pace.

    Here is the comparison betweem V2.90 and V2.95

    http://www.mygpsfiles.com/app/#OtskyLsL
  • 0 over 8 years ago
    don't rely on instant pace. Either use lap pace, or a CIQ averaging pace, that should sort the issue.

    HTH

    CW
  • 0 over 8 years ago
    Not really a messed up instant pace means the underlying data is no good so you're just averaging out the problem but it remains vs a watch that doesn't have it like the FR235 or FT935.
  • 0 over 8 years ago
    'Distance is spot on and the map looks good'. Underlying data must be o.k.

    CW
  • 0 over 8 years ago
    1st run with the 2.95. Distance still spot on and the map looks good.

    Pace is still very erratic. I really hope they sort this one - atm it's impossible to rely on instant pace.

    Here is the comparison betweem V2.90 and V2.95

    http://www.mygpsfiles.com/app/#OtskyLsL


    What is the problem with pace? I checked the link you provided and pace is stable 5:34, 5:38, 5:28
  • 0 over 8 years ago
    What is the problem with pace? I checked the link you provided and pace is stable 5:34, 5:38, 5:28


    These are probably only lap paces - per 1 km (Check speed graph!). Instant pace is very erratic. As suggested, one can rely only on average or lap pace, but it would be better to have more frequent accurate feedback. I tried 30 sec average (CIQ) and it's not much better than the instant pace.