Fenix 5S/5 - 11.56 Beta Release

We have new beta software ready for your upcoming adventures!

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

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.

11.56 Change Log Notes:
  • Added support for Garmin Explore mobile app.
  • Added support for Swimrun auto sport change. (Requires SNS v6.21)
  • Made improvements to waypoint navigation when using MOB.
  • Fixed an issue where non GPS activities were being displayed in the Navigation menu.
  • Fixed an issue with backlight level when using Flashlight.
  • Fixed an intermittent issue where the device may appear frozen while applying a software update.
  • Fixed an issue where the sunrise and sunset times in New Zealand were not taking daylight savings into account.
  • Fixed an issue where the heart rate zones could change from %LTHR to %HRMax after a software update.
  • Fixed an issue where the device would connect to Varia Lights when cycling through certain widgets.
  • Fixed an intermittent issue where the device was calibrating altimeter during indoor activities.

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.