Fenix 6 Series - 5.72 Beta Release

Hello Fenix 6 customers,

Please ensure that you are downloading the correct beta software for your specific device.

Fenix 6s: https://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=15166
Fenix 6s Pro: https://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=15164
Fenix 6: https://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=15162
Fenix 6 Pro: https://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=15160
Fenix 6x Pro: https://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=15168

Instructions for installation are available below the change log on each of the above pages.

5.72 Change Log Notes:

Added support for Swim2 features namely, Auto Rest, Swim Time data field, Swim workout improvements, Pacing Alerts, Swim Dead Reckoning for OWS and Critical Swim Speed.
Added support for Action Menu with the Expedition App. This should provide a more consistent and discoverable way to access more functions (actions) using the 'Start' key.
Improved compass performance.
Removed the "Edit" screen from the timer loop temporarily.
Fixed an issue where the device could register a speed spike during Ski activities.
Fixed an issue where the device may become unresponsive when trying to navigate certain types of PacePro enabled courses.
Fixed an issue where the device will crash when trying to manually connect to an ANT sensor after enabling Airplane mode.
Fixed an issue where one would see a Wifi error message when launching the Golf activity.
Fixed an issue with golf maps drawing incorrectly after the last beta update.
Fixed an issue where the map would intermittently stop updating during an activity.
Brought in improvements for CIQ.
Brought in improvements and bug fixes for music.

We have temporarily removed in-activity data field editing in this beta. We have identified a few bugs and while they are difficult to reproduce, we do not want our customers to experience these issues. When these bugs are resolved, this feature will be added back in to software.

Current beta peripheral software version numbers below. New versions are indicated in red.

GPS: 2.60
Sensor Hub: 3.10
ANT/BLE/BT (Pro models): 4.30
ANT/BLE (non-Pro models): 2.10
Wi-Fi (Pro models only): 2.60

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

Please send all bug reports to [email protected], and indicate which model of the Fenix 6 Series you have in the subject line.

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0 mark over 4 years ago

Wach is updating, next friday first swim.

0 bgrenda over 4 years ago

Any chances you will upgrade the Notifications widget to one that is present on newer Forerunners and Vivoactive 4? The one present on Fenix 6 line seems old and inconsistent with rest of graphical interface. Seems like omission to me - I was hoping v5.0 will fix it - but it have not happened.

+3 DCeremuga over 4 years ago

Can you PLEASE update us on the HR issues and when that will be addressed? I see nothing about it in this release.

0 mixuli over 4 years ago

I was waiting for these swim features, but went to swim today. I guess I need to swim 2nd time this week.

0 Maurycy over 4 years ago

There's only on file in "Fenix6xPro_572Beta" folder. Where is the rest? REALLY??? Even beta ZIP is not prepared properly? No wonder there are so many bugs in the firmware...

0 George_Solari over 4 years ago

The most important core feature that 80% of stats are based on it is not working properly and you keep adding functionality instead of addressing HR. I cannot understand your way of putting priorities.

0 johan6504 over 4 years ago

Can I please have Multisport Distance added in next beta...

0 johan6504 over 4 years ago

I cant seem to find the setting for pacing alerts. Isn't it in this release or am I missing something?

0 rbrussell82 over 4 years ago in reply to Maurycy

You don't need any other ones for this beta. All of the sensor versions are the same as what was released in the previous v5. I downloaded the 6X Pro zip and have the upgrade firmware and downgrade firmware. Nothing else is needed.

0 Maurycy over 4 years ago in reply to rbrussell82

So the instruction is copy / paste. P.S. WHR STILL RUBBISH.
GARMIN, when the hell will You FIX that. All metrics ar based on that. ALL!