Fēnix 5X 4.12 Beta Release

Hello Fenix 5X 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 link below. We look forward to your feedback.

Fenix 5X:http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=11665 Please note that this link also contains a 2.31 Display update.

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. :)

4.12 Change Log Notes:
  • Added support for viewing distances to Golf hazards and course targets. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAceo_zxe6M&en-us=)
  • Added support for viewing smart notifications on Varia Vision.
  • Added support for new Heart Rate related last lap data fields.
  • Improved the altimeter and barometer locking mechanism for water sport activities.
  • Fixed an issue where the device stopped recording position information to the FIT file, if a user accessed the widget loop in an activity, while using a Running Dynamics Pod.
  • Fixed an issue where the device was unable to sync if a LiveTrack session was currently active.
  • Fixed an issue where the user might see a blank black banner while navigating a shorter course.
  • Fixed an issue where a storm alert could occur after saving a pool swim activity.
  • Fixed an issue where strange characters were appearing on the map for Abu Dhabi.
  • Fixed a potential issue where the device would snap the user's track to nearby roads on the map.
  • Fixed an issue where strange characters were displayed when viewing Strava segments.
  • Added support for Treadmill Calibration. When saving a Treadmill running activity for the first time, you will be given the option to enter the distance that the treadmill recorded. This will improve the accuracy of the distance that the watch records during future treadmill activities, and it will update the overall distance and average pace of the activity you just saved. You can also choose to calibrate when saving any treadmill activity. When you are done with your activity, stop the timer. Scroll down to 'Calibrate & Save.' Then, enter the distance that the treadmill recorded. For accuracy, these options become available when recording an activity longer than 1 mile or 1.5 kilometers.
  • Fixed an issue where the device was unable to process large GPX files.
  • Fixed an issue where large values for ascent could overlap each other on the elevation plot page.
  • Fixed an issue where a FaceIt CIQ watchface would flash, when transitioning to the watch face. (Requires Display 2.31)
  • Fixed an issue where Sunrise and Sunset times were showing invalid values on a CIQ watch face. (Requires Display 2.31)


Send all bug reports to [email][email protected][/email]
  • I was never able to pair my Fenix5X with my android mobile (6.0.1 android, xiaomi redmi 4 pro device).
    Since day one (almost 3 months now) - no matter what firmware on watch or mobile itself


    I'd check with Xiaomi support for that, must be the specific phone. I had no problems pairing on android 6 and 7 with my samsung s7 edge. Not perfect, although after a day or two it does lose connectivity and I have to reboot the phone, but it kind of works.
  • I was never able to pair my Fenix5X with my android mobile (6.0.1 android, xiaomi redmi 4 pro device).
    Since day one (almost 3 months now) - no matter what firmware on watch or mobile itself


    Never had an issue with Xiaomi Mi Max with any firmware on eiither.
  • If you still see faulty segments maybe deleting and then syncing them again could fix it.



    Yeeessss!!!
    Thank you very much!!!
    I've deleted them all, I've updated again, and everything is perfect now!!!!
  • Advanced HR metrics not recording with my HRM strap and text alerts not showing during activity...
  • Two Reboots on Trail Run

    Following sent to the Beta Team (including watch files):

    First run with my new F5X - I've loaded an OSM map of my area and added a course to the watch. Started a Trail Run activity, went to navigation and selected the course and started the run - no issues. Shortly after the 3km auto-lap alert page, I noticed the watch was rebooting. It rebooted to the Resume option and seemed to return to the activity correctly. Much later in the run, after a brief pause, when I hit resume, the watch rebooted again. As before, on the plus side, is it returned to the activity 'Resume?' option and I continued. Luckily on both occasions I noticed and didn't keep running with the 'Resume?' option showing. Also, once over, the complete activity seems to be fine in GC.
  • bugs...

    -Random watch face setup reset
    -Performance condition disappear during bike ride
  • FW 4.14 Beta is released! Remaining distance data field is finally fixed. Thanks!!!!
  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 7 years ago
    Hi all, I found out that my Fenix 5 treadmill activity does not have "Calibrate & Save" option, even though I have updated the Garmin software in my watch. But my friend who is using Fenix 5s has this feature in her watch. Anyone face this issue? How to solve this? Kindly advise.