Fenix 5X - 10.55 Beta Release

Hello Fenix 5X users,

We have new beta software ready for your upcoming adventures!

Fenix 5X: https://www8.garmin.com/support/down...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.

10.55 Change Log Notes:

Fixed an occasional issue where the displayed lengths or distance during a pool swim could briefly show incorrect values.
GPS FW (2.24) should improve pace accuracy for running/walking activities and track performance for open water swimming activities.

Our public beta users are encouraged to load the new GPS firmware and use it for their next activities. If there are any activities where the GPS performance did not improve, we would like to see them. This also includes if comparing to previous activities. To send data to us for evaluation, please include the following in an email to [EMAIL="[email protected]"][email protected][/EMAIL]:

FIT file(s) from Garmin\Activity folder
- FIT files from previous activities if comparing same routes
GarminDevice.XML from the Garmin folder
Subject line of email must use the following format: ‘Fenix 5 Series - GPS 2.24 Evaluation - DATE_ForumUserID_ActivityType’ (ex. "20180823_odsweng_Walk")

Following these instructions will ensure your email and files are delivered and sorted correctly. Lastly, you will not get an email reply unless we need more information from you, but rest assured, the data sent will be evaluated.

Please send all bug reports to [EMAIL="[email protected]"][email protected][/EMAIL], and indicate which model of the fenix 5 series you have in the subject line.

Please note, the beta updates released on these forums are not suitable for APAC region devices.

0 Doktorko over 6 years ago

Wow, great, going to test, currently on 10.52 with gps 2.23, having issues with battery drain, hope it ends with this new beta.

0 BirtokAdam over 6 years ago

I have installed this beta, to test it out. GPS version is 4.40, is it correct? It should be 2.24!?

0 Former Member over 6 years ago

Should be 2.24
Try going manually on the fenix to Settings => System => Software Update
Probably there is the update still waiting for manual start.
Mine went all in one without any manual interaction. I have had this in a prev beta anyway.

0 jaredbarez over 6 years ago

Updated to both 10.55 and GPS 2.24 in one shot without any problems.
Still no coresponding GCM Android update for editing canned text messages (currently on GCM 4.10). Anytime soon Garmin ?

0 livsik over 6 years ago

Updated ok. Open water swimming works fine. So I guess gps 2.20 issue is fixed.

0 Doktorko over 6 years ago

first 3 km run using also stryd with mixed feelings. GPS fix like 8 minutes (which is ok, first fix long was expected), run itself ok, track accuracy most of the way fine, 2 places the track was out of road.using GPS only (before with 2.23 all tracks were clean) Now I will repeat run and focus on battery too.

0 BirtokAdam over 6 years ago

Should be 2.24
Try going manually on the fenix to Settings => System => Software Update
Probably there is the update still waiting for manual start.
Mine went all in one without any manual interaction. I have had this in a prev beta anyway.

Thank you, it worked. Every other thing has updated automatically after putting it in the folder. But now GPS too, great, will test it!

0 Former Member over 6 years ago

Dear all,

what about UltraTrac? Any better track recording or still more or less unusable?

Kind regards

0 Sam201176 over 6 years ago

Another update on the battery life: it's awesome! Since 1pm EST yesterday, until now, 9am EST, overnight, including a 61 minute bike ride (as mentioned before), 9.9% battery drain. I would say that is pretty damn good! Without any activity, I'm looking at about 5% drain every 24 hours. An extra 4% for every hour of activity.

That's good news....
been happy with 10.51..... but more battery life is always very welcome.
:--)

0 Sam201176 over 6 years ago

Updated to both 10.55 and GPS 2.24 in one shot without any problems.
Still no coresponding GCM Android update for editing canned text messages (currently on GCM 4.10). Anytime soon Garmin ?

+1 for...... " Anytime soon Garmin?"
I've been looking forward to this option :--(