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fēnix 5 Series Fēnix 5S/5 – 3.30 Beta Release

Fēnix 5S/5 – 3.30 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.

This is only a version bump and is no different than 3.22b. We will leave the 3.22 thread open given how closely related these software versions are. However, we would appreciate you updating and validating for us that nothing has changed. Please be sure to run all updates provided in the download. You'll see new versions for the System Software (3.30) and Sensor Hub (3.20). These are all important updates for best performance.

Fenix 5S:http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=11661
Fenix 5:http://www8.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. :)

3.30 Change Log Notes:

Added support for hiding the distance to next field, shown by default on the map page while navigating. (Settings > Navigation > Data Screens > Map > Data Field)
Added support for viewing navigation data pages on the Head Mounted Display (HMD).
Improved the reliability of LiveTrack.
Fixed an issue where a 5S device could not enter mass storage mode.
Fixed an issue where the unit could crash if one were to remove all data pages for an activity profile.
Fixed an issue where invalid golf scorecard files were being uploaded, if one were to pause their golf round before connecting to Express.
Fixed an issue where coordinate entry was not working correctly for Russian and Hungarian.
Fixed an issue where the Golf app was not available in the app list.

Send all bug reports to [email][email protected][/email]

0 Former Member over 8 years ago

The software might look identical, but that might not mean they function the same, nor do updates stand to be the same either.

If it's different software I can understand it but I don't think it is. If it's the same software but they're doing different things within it based on a device id then I would think that's a whole world of pain for Garmin. Regarding oHR I would suspect that the Fenix 5 and 935 are the same hardware, the same firmware and the same software.

0 Former Member over 8 years ago

If it's different software I can understand it but I don't think it is. If it's the same software but they're doing different things within it based on a device id then I would think that's a whole world of pain for Garmin. Regarding oHR I would suspect that the Fenix 5 and 935 are the same hardware, the same firmware and the same software.

I'd agree. Just to keep manufacturing costs down. You wouldn't want to be using a different OHR sensor for each watch. This would reduce the savings in terms of bulk buying and multiple the programming, developing and maintenance costs etc. The sensor will be the core and the design (size, shape) will influence the battery size, which will influence the processor size that impacts on possible features etc.

Ant+ working well for me on 3.30. Will be testing the O-HR on a separate run out later.

0 Former Member over 8 years ago

I'd agree. Just to keep manufacturing costs down. You wouldn't want to be using a different OHR sensor for each watch. This would reduce the savings in terms of bulk buying and multiple the programming, developing and maintenance costs etc. The sensor will be the core and the design (size, shape) will influence the battery size, which will influence the processor size that impacts on possible features etc.

Ant+ working well for me on 3.30. Will be testing the O-HR on a separate run out later.

Good luck on the run, I hope it all works well.

I've decided to stick to v2.90 for now. I only experience issues with ANT+ connectivity to my hrm-run4 if I drop my arm when running and everything else is working fine on that version.

0 Former Member over 8 years ago

How can we update the fenix 5 from 3.30 beta to the official and final release 3.30?
The Garmin Express app says that the device is up to date.
I want to go to the latest official version so that I can receive automatic updates.
Thanks in advance!

0 WillCW over 8 years ago

Should be able to do with Webupdater.
https://connect.garmin.com/api/content/page/help/firmware.faces?cid=1851526

0 Former Member over 8 years ago

Updated to 3.30 production version on my f5 using Garmin Express without any issues. Haven't done any workouts to test it yet.

0 Former Member over 8 years ago

Updated to the 3.30 production release.. No issues yet.

I've only done an indoor session on the trainer, synced with speed/cadence and power, and broadcasting wrist HR.. So far so good.

0 Former Member over 8 years ago

Good luck on the run, I hope it all works well.

I've decided to stick to v2.90 for now. I only experience issues with ANT+ connectivity to my hrm-run4 if I drop my arm when running and everything else is working fine on that version.

First 15 minutes the O-HR was completely out. About 30-40 bpm to high. It stayed at a constant level and only fluctuated by 2-5 bpm. After 15 minutes the it woke up and gradually dropped down by 35 bmp and started to respond normally. It seems to get stuck at a higher false rate then suddenly snap out of it. I'll be testing it out again to see if the same pattern emerges.

GPS wise.... surprised, it was bang on most of the time with the only occasional wander off track when the trees got a little thicker or when we stopped / slowed down. Happy with that side of it.... Of course, still room for improvement though :-)

0 Former Member over 8 years ago

Can anyone confirm that 3.30 production supports Connect IQ 2.3.0 on the Fenix 5, please?

0 Cedricg_38 over 8 years ago

Espacion hengist

Yes connect iq 2.3.0
Furthermore, speed to display widget ( goal widget) is better.