Fenix 5X - 12.81 Beta Release

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.

12.81 Change Log Notes:

Fixed an issue where one couldn't Race an activity from the activity history menu.
Fixed an issue where some devices were reporting a higher than expected battery drain.
Fixed an intermittent issue where the device could crash during an activity.
Fixed an issue where the GPS updates were failing to install.
Fixed an issue where the data screen background color would remain inverted, if ending a swim workout early.

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 Former Member over 6 years ago

Problem with navigation the Map is inverse ????

0 WolfieTheRoadrunner over 6 years ago

First install resulted in GPS version 0.00. After second install, everything is fine.

0 Former Member over 6 years ago

Thanks, the problem were EPO.BIN expired on, I delete and connect with WIFI an EPO is Ok, tomorrow use

0 NoTex over 6 years ago

First install resulted in GPS version 0.00. After second install, everything is fine.

I can confirm same behavior. I first got an error message, second time than worked.

0 GarminNut over 6 years ago

First install resulted in GPS version 0.00. After second install, everything is fine.

Mine installed fine the first time.

0 Former Member over 6 years ago

My max HR was changed (from 196 to 208) after the update, and my HR zones were reset to by max HR, rather than HRR.
When trying to navigate some courses the course will "load", but when calculating steps, ETA, etc. the navigation screens will crash.
ETA: Floors descended during an activity max out at 10, as they have for the last several releases

0 ikim1967 over 6 years ago

I had the watch reset itself yesterday. Had started a bike activity, got GPS lock and the watch reset before I hit 'start'. Not had that before, that I recall, on previous versions. Could be a one off but will keep an eye on it.

0 GarminNut over 6 years ago

Battery drain appears to be significant on this version. 2 - two hour ski activities each consumed about 15% of battery life.