Garmin - Fenix 6 - Excel Changelog

Hi,

= I do not own a F6 watch now - i will update this post in best-effort or not =

= I share with you my Archives "Fenix 6 (Pro) files" https://mega.nz/folder/zVcmBAzC#NXczW8D0DG0KKZs0krPe9A // F6X my.hidrive.com/.../8z6g1evyp0 =

I create a file to follow the changelog for Garmin Fenix 6 family devices, to have a quick look or a tool to search for specific Added/Improved or Fixed Features/Functions.

GDrive link to spreadsheets : bit.ly/3xFdeJV

  • The First tab is for generic purpose and gives you some usefull informations and links
  • The Second tab contain of all changelog for description and search

Our respected User Guide is now available in version 8 as of June 2023 --> fenix66s6xpro


Link To Benchmark - F6 Benchmark (to check performance impact after system update.  Help positionning Devices in the Garmin's constellation)

Link to Teardown - F6 Teardown // Link to Beta Program - HowTo Beta Program


As of 2024-05-14 - System Software 27.00 / Alpha_Beta 26.97

Total Added Functions 110
Total Improved Functions 96
Total Fixed 275
Total Specific Model

16

GPS (Sony CXD5605GF & CXD5603GF)
6.60
Wi-Fi (Pro models only) 4.01
CIQ (System 6)
3.4.5
BMX 5.1.0
WHR 5.01.00
ANT/BLE/BT (Pro models) 6.15
ANT/BLE (non-Pro models) 3.01
Sensor Hub 22.10

FirstBeat ETE 6.16.0.7 TopoActive Europe 2023.10
FirstBeat LHA 2.2.0.8 DEM (Digital Elevation Map)
3.90
FirstBeat THA removed Coverage North & South America 7.10
Coverage EMEA 6.70
cc-BY 4.0 Coverage Pacific 6.20
Emoji Font 2.10 Garmin Ski Map 2023.20
Language (Text)
4.50
Animated Workout Strength & Cardio 2.30 Time Zone MAP 34.00
Animated Workout Yoga 2.10 Magnetic DB 2.30
Animated Workout Pilates 2.10
Exercise to Muscle Mapping
2.33

www.montre-cardio-gps.fr/

  • 20230824 - Update Mangnetics DB - 2.30 (was 2.10)

    • Updated magnetic field data for 2023
  • 20230830 - Exercise to muscle mapping - 2.32 (was 2.30)

    Garmin component 006-D8352-00

    • Add mappings for wheelchair exercises
  • 20231006 - Garmin Ski Map - 2023.20 (was 2023.10)

  • 20231031 - Exercise to muscle mapping - 2.33 (was 2.32)

    Garmin component 006-D8352-00

    • Improve muscle mapping on some wheelchair exercises
  • Hi. Where to find the file to update? My watch (firmware 26.93) does not find an update. 

  • 20240514 - System - 27.00

    Version updates

    • System Update : 27.00 (was 26.00)
    • CIQ : 3.4.5 (was 3.4.2) thanks to   Thumbsup
    • Sensor Hub : 22.10 (was 22.09)
    • FirstBeat ETE: 6.17.2.5 (was 6.16.0.7)
    • FirstBeat LHA: 2.3.2.5 (was 2.2.0.8)

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    27.00 / forums.garmin.com/.../system-software-27-00

    Added CIQ App Rating to all CIQ Types (no longer restricted to "Apps" only).
    Added Device Settings Backup and Restore.
    Added manual SW updates using Wi-Fi to the settings menu (Pro models only).
    Added support for 100hz sensor rate for CIQ apps.
    Added the ability to check for software updates via Bluetooth.
    Added tracking of splits for Ski.
    Improved display of ski/snowboard activity summaries to exclude chairlift data.
    Improved quality of randomness of music shuffling (Pro models only).
    Improvements to the Auto Run feature during Ski and Snowboard activities
    Removed the limitation on the number of points allowed in a course.
    Updated software backup to display a message when backup is from an incompatible source.
    Fixed an issue causing lap cadence spikes in swim.
    Fixed an issue that would cause Sport devices to occasionally shutdown.
    Fixed an issue that would sometimes cause smart notifications to not display properly.
    Fixed an issue to ensure training load is properly calculated when using the Store & Forward feature on supported Garmin HRM straps.
    Fixed an issue when pairing to new CT10 golf club types.
    Fixed an issue where devices would not play a tone nor vibrate after acquiring GPS in an activity.
    Fixed an issue where eBike-related data fields would show incorrect data.
    Fixed an issue where LiveTrack would stop tracking after 24 hours.
    Fixed an issue where some Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, and Greek text would not display properly.
    Fixed an issue where sport devices would shutdown when attempting to create a backup.
    Fixed an issue where the Backcountry XC activity would have duplicate data screens.
    Fixed an issue where the device would shutdown when creating a custom course.
    Fixed an issue where the device would sometimes shutdown when viewing the map on the Fish activity.
    Fixed an issue where the Indoor Bike Activity would default to the first set of data fields.
    Fixed an issue where the menu to create a course would not display properly.
    Fixed an issue where the Sync Failed message would display even if a sync was successful.
    Fixed an issue where the text displayed on the Breathing Activity would sometimes be blank.
    Fixed an issue with alarm tones not activating when an activity is set to max battery.
    Fixed an issue with audio prompts on workouts not playing the correct messages.
    Fixed an issue with auto pause on the Ski activity from improperly activating.
    Fixed an issue with auto runs on the Ski activity from not always starting on a descent.
    Fixed an issue with CIQ apps that would sometimes cause the device to shut down.
    Fixed an issue with swimming activities where the distance data would be stuck at zero.
    Fixed missing ski/snowboard distance in the All Stats section for those activities.
    Fixed potential issue where the “Safety Features Enabled” notification would continually be displayed.
    Miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements

  • Hi, please all, thanks not to comment, or post question about anything else than the changelog information/version.

    This post is here only to follow software changes and update Nerd

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    Thanks for your understanding.