Fenix 5/5S - 5.08 Beta Release

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 link below. We look forward to your feedback.

Fenix 5S: http://www8.garmin.com/support/downl...s.jsp?id=11661
Fenix 5: http://www8.garmin.com/support/downl...s.jsp?id=11663

Please send all bug reports to [EMAIL="[email protected]"][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.

5.08 Change Log Notes:

Fixed an issue where the multisport app names were blank on the last released public beta.
Fixed an issue where the Barometer watch mode setting was not being applied correctly.
Fixed an issue where the elevation value on the Ski data page did not match the system elevation units.
Fixed an issue where the cog value could not be set to a value higher than 45, while setting up a Shimano Di2 Shifter.
Fixed an issue where the device may not respond to button presses when using the lap key during a lap Swimming workout with Drill log disabled.
Added support for Connect IQ SDK 2.3.2.
Added support for adjusting the device backlight using the Controls menu.
Added support for ?Flashlight?. This will be accessible from the System Hotkeys and the Controls menu.
Improved the readability of long golf course names on device.
Fixed an issue where the Music widget would timeout when playing music.
Fixed an issue where one couldn?t install up to 32 Connect IQ items through Express.
Fixed an issue where the system menu wasn?t accessible when using a Connect IQ item.
Fixed an issue where the pace displayed on the segment page was not as smooth as the system pace.
Fixed an issue where the device would crash when attempting to continue a paused golf round.

0 peteholloway over 8 years ago

Let the beta team know GeorgeMakrypoulias, it might have been broken while fixing something else.

0 Chimcen over 8 years ago

After two treadmill sessions I did not get the calibration message when finished which was in the previous beta - any comments?

How long was your sessions? More than 1 mile?

See Garmin description:
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.

0 GeorgeMakrypoulias over 8 years ago

How long was your sessions? More than 1 mile?

See Garmin description:
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.

Yes approx 10km the first and 4km the second - same issue today for 4km - this option in my case is very uesfull

0 Fenix5Runner over 8 years ago

GPS issues fix, ANT+ Issues fix ?

Exactly!
All I see in the latest firmware fixes are fixes for Golf activities.
I mean, this is a high end triathlon watch and they choose to fix Golf-related bugs...

Disappointing

0 Chimcen over 8 years ago

Yes approx 10km the first and 4km the second - same issue today for 4km - this option in my case is very uesfull

The option for calibrating a treadmill run was broken in 5.08beta - now in 5.10 final its available again...