Fenix 5X - 6.75 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. Only the system software has been updated in this beta, but we've included the most recent versions of software for all peripherals, including text files.

Fenix 5X: http://www8.garmin.com/support/downl...s.jsp?id=11665

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.

6.75 Change Log Notes:
  • Added support Connect IQ SDK v2.4
  • Added support for configuring ‘Off Course’ alerts. (Settings > Navigation > Alerts > Off Course.)
  • Added the ability to set an alert that occurs at the start of every hour. Go to Settings > System > Time > Alerts, and enable the "Hourly" option.
  • Added the Draw Segments setting to control whether segment start pins are viewable on the Map page. Go to Settings > Activities and Apps > Run/Bike > Run/Bike Settings > Map. Turn off "Use Sys. Settings." You can now toggle "Draw Segments."
  • Fixed an issue with editing coordinates on some languages.
  • Fixed an issue where Autoshot detection and Measure Shot features were not working as expected.
  • Fixed an issue where hourly alert was showing incorrect time intermittently.
  • Fixed an issue where the device was unable to connect to Wi-Fi intermittently.
  • Fixed an issue where the All day Stress widget was missing on Quatix 5 devices.
  • Fixed an issue where the last set of a Strength activity, was not included in activity summary information.
  • Fixed an issue where activity uploads were not functioning as expected after a reconnection to the phone.
  • Fixed an issue where All Day Stress was being logged during an activity.
  • Fixed an issue where backlight was not functioning as expected for goal notifications outside of an activity.
  • Fixed an issue where the decimal portion of temperature readings was incorrect when setting system units to Celsius.
  • Fixed an issue where certain iOS smart notifications were not being displayed on Varia vision.
  • Fixed an issue causing corrupt Swimrun activity files.
  • Fixed an issue causing ANT+ to stay connected after going into low power mode when broadcasting heart rate during an activity.
  • Fixed an issue causing the Rep Counting "Reps/Set Timer" page to be displayed during a Cardio activity despite a workout not being active.
  • Fixed an issue allowing GPS to be enabled for indoor activities.
  • Fixed a potential issue causing Strength workout step names to not be displayed correctly.
  • Fixed a potential issue causing incorrect values in the Virtual Partner's Time Ahead, Time Behind, and Est. Finish Time fields.
  • Fixed an issue where certain labels were not being rendered correctly on the map.

Please send all bug reports to [EMAIL="[email protected]"][email protected][/EMAIL], and indicate which model of the f?nix 5 series you have in the subject line.
  • Hi.
    Good idea, looks great. But I do not understand how to proceed : I have identified the .PRG file (Garmin/App) and corresponding .SET. I have to delete both, unplug the watch from the PC, replug it and copy again both files ??
  • No, don't delete either the .PRG (program file) or the .SET (settings file). It's the .STR file in the DATA directory you want to delete.

    Simply delete the .STR file, disconnect the watch and you should be good to go. The watch face will then run because the corrupt file is gone and it will re-create it.
  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 7 years ago
    Is it possible to add all build-in analog watch faces from fenix 3 sapphire to fenix 5x to next system update?
  • No, don't delete either the .PRG (program file) or the .SET (settings file). It's the .STR file in the DATA directory you want to delete.

    Simply delete the .STR file, disconnect the watch and you should be good to go. The watch face will then run because the corrupt file is gone and it will re-create it.


    OK clear. Thx a lot for the workaround...
  • Same thing with Actiface : got an IQ! error when I want to change watchface :mad: Need to uninstall, reinstall (and reconfigured) it from GE Mobile after each crash (about 1 time a day now !!)


    Crashes are not a beta problem. They happen on 6.00 too.
  • Sorry, I disagree, the increase in crashing is dramatic on 6.75. I cannot remember the last time I had a watch face crash prior to 6.75. With 6.75 it's about once a day and the symptoms are always the same. The data file gets corrupted forcing a re-install or manually deleting the data file.

    A buggy watch face will crash on any release, but a stable watch face that is fine on 6.00 will crash on 6.75.
  • Got the same problems, Watch Face GMT 4 keeps crashing, also my IOS 11..... Iphone 7 plus and the Garmin App are terrible. When I do a run, my Watch is no longer automaticly connects with bluetooth. I have to reboor Iphone and than the watch is reconized. Also 6.75 on it. Please make an update asap.
  • I've heard several people with iPhones reporting this. The phone needs restarting to connect via Bluetooth.
  • Plugged in my watch to the PC yesterday and now I get an IQ! error for the NoFrills watchface. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling to no avail. Arrggggg
  • Sorry, I disagree, the increase in crashing is dramatic on 6.75. I cannot remember the last time I had a watch face crash prior to 6.75. With 6.75 it's about once a day and the symptoms are always the same. The data file gets corrupted forcing a re-install or manually deleting the data file.

    A buggy watch face will crash on any release, but a stable watch face that is fine on 6.00 will crash on 6.75.


    Beta 6.75 includes an update to Connect IQ. It's entirely possible that the IQ watch face isn't fully compatible with CIQ 2.4
    You might want to contact the watch face developer and see if they're aware of any problems?