Fenix 5/5S - 5.83 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.

5.83 Change Log Notes:
  • Added Rep Counting to the Strength activity. To enable Rep Counting, ensure that Strength Settings > Rep Counting is enabled in the Strength activity. Start the timer to automatically count reps during sets. Press the lap key to rest between sets. You can edit your last set's number of reps and weight during a rest period. Press the lap key to advance to the next set.
  • Download Strength workouts from Garmin Connect.*
  • Rep counting is also available in cardio activities when following a cardio workout downloaded from Garmin Connect.
  • Added All-Day Stress. To view the Stress widget, hold the Up key from any widget, and select Add Widget > Stress. You can view your current stress measurement on the widget page. Press the enter key to view a graph of your stress over the last four hours. Press Down to access the Four-Fold Breath relaxation timer.
  • Added support for manual calibration of the Barometer. (Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Barometer > Calibrate)
  • Added support for Hourly Alerts. (Settings > System > Time > Alerts > Hourly)
  • Improved device key handling while using Connect IQ apps.
  • Improved the course navigation icons for better visibility and contrast.
  • Fixed an issue where the device would not transition to the climb screen while using Auto Climb in certain situations.
  • Fixed an issue where the sunrise and sunset alarms were not working as expected.
  • Fixed an issue where the elevation plot for a single activity in a multi-sport, would display the elevation history of the entire activity.
  • Fixed an issue causing Varia UT800 Smart Headlights to periodically disconnect or power off during a ride.
  • Fixed an issue causing the Running Dynamics Pod to disconnect when using Connect IQ Apps.
  • Fixed a potential issue preventing a course from being joined when not joining it at the start.
  • Fixed a potential issue causing Personal Records to be reported inaccurately.
*Strength workouts are currently not available via Garmin Connect. Only the capability to accept these workouts has been added. It is anticipated that this feature will be available in the near future.