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Fenix 6 series - 16.70 Public Release Candidate

Jeff_ODQA
over 4 years ago

Hello Fenix 6 series customers,

Our next public release candidate for the Fenix Series is now available!

Instructions for installation are available below the change log on the above page.

16.70 Chang Log Notes (all changes since 16.60):

  • Improved device name shown when mounted to a Windows computer to be more descriptive. (Only applies to Enduro and fenix 6)
  • Fixed issue with “Coriolis Effect” naming. (Only applies to tactix Delta – Solar Edition with Ballistics)
  • Fixed potential crash during power up.
  • Fixed issue causing intermittent excessive battery drain.

16.70 Change Log Notes (all changes since 15.20):

  • Added step counting to backcountry ski ascents.
  • Improved functionality of navigation features with Garmin Explore.
  • Improved altimeter auto calibration during activities for MARQ and fenix 6 Pro devices.
  • Improved power meter calibration and settings.
  • Improved device name shown when mounted to a Windows computer to be more descriptive. (Only applies to Enduro and fenix 6)
  • Fixed issue where podcasts may not display correctly on device.
  • Fixed incorrect translation within “Suggested Workouts” when language set to Czech.
  • Fixed potential crash when sending a Quick Text from inReach Remote
  • Fixed issue with wrong activity types shown when syncing with Garmin Explore.
  • Fixed distance and time values for tracks/routes synced from Garmin Explore.
  • Fixed issue with watch face labels missing when using certain languages.
  • Fixed potential crash when starting a golf round on a nine-hole course.
  • Fixed issue with “Coriolis Effect” naming. (Only applies to tactix Delta – Solar Edition with Ballistics)
  • Fixed battery drain issue after disconnecting from a paired inReach device.
  • Fixed backlight behavior during sleep periods.
  • Fixed issue with backlight not respecting device settings when entering power controls page.
  • Fixed issue with gestures turning on backlight while Do Not Disturb enabled.
  • Fixed potential crash during power up.
  • Fixed issue causing intermittent excessive battery drain.

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.

  • 0 over 4 years ago

    Not sure why they log changes since 15.20 while the 16.60 firmware is also released. 

    Change log since 16.60: 

    • Improved device name shown when mounted to a Windows computer to be more descriptive. (Only applies to Enduro and fenix 6)
    • Fixed potential crash during power up.
    • Fixed issue causing intermittent excessive battery drain.
  • 0 over 4 years ago

    Fenix 6S and Fenix 6S Solar firmware is for:

    • Fenix 6S (base model - no maps or music capability)
    • Fenix 6S Solar (not "Pro solar" - no maps or music capability)

    Fenix 6S Pro and Fenix 6S Pro Solar firmware is for:

    • Fenix 6S Pro
    • Fenix 6S Pro Solar
    • Fenix 6S Sapphire

    Fenix 6 and Fenix 6 Solar firmware is for:

    • Fenix 6 (base model - no maps or music capability)
    • Fenix 6 Solar (not "Pro solar" - no maps or music capability)

    Fenix 6 Pro and Fenix 6 Pro Solar firmware is for:

    • Fenix 6 Pro
    • Fenix 6 Pro Solar
    • Fenix 6 Sapphire
    • Quatix 6

    Fenix 6X Pro and Fenix 6X Pro Solar firmware is for:

    • Fenix 6X - ALL models and variants
    • Quatix 6X - ALL models and variants
    • Tactix Delta - ALL models and variants

    None of this firmware is for the following watches, please visit their respective forums instead:

    • Enduro (any of them)
    • Marq (any of them)
    • Descent (any of them)
    • ANY other Garmin watch that isn't a Fenix, Tactix, or Quatix

    And please, before you post in this thread:

    • Posts here should only relate to things listed in this firmware's change log or any new issues that you weren't having before this firmware (and you should also email a bug report to Garmin directly at [email protected]).
    • If your particular issue isn't listed in the change log, and it also existed before this firmware, then it's unproductive and off-topic to post about it in this thread; please email Garmin directly and/or use an existing thread about the issue, or start a new thread if one doesn't already exist.
  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to sndpl75

    16.60 was withdrawn because of bugs.
    16.70 will replace 16.60, therefor the complete list since 15.20.

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to hanssonrickard

    Beware I almost drag and drop 15.20 instead of 16.70....
    They are only two folders, choose the good one !

  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 4 years ago

    16.70 Change Log Notes (all changes since 16.60)

    • Improved device name shown when mounted to a Windows computer to be more descriptive. (Only applies to Enduro and fenix 6)
    • Fixed issue with “Coriolis Effect” naming. (Only applies to tactix Delta – Solar Edition with Ballistics)
    • Fixed potential crash during power up.
    • Fixed issue causing intermittent excessive battery drain.
  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to Former Member
    Fixed issue causing intermittent excessive battery drain.

    Hope so. Hard one to track down. Never found a common cause. It just happened.

  • 0 over 4 years ago

    Installed without problems on Fenix 6X Pro Solar. Will try it out for a run later today.

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to Dr Phil

    Well apparently Garmin has found the cause because they've fixed it. That's very reassuring to know. It reminds me of this fault report and maintenance response....

    Pilot report - Something loose in cockpit.

    Maintenence reply - Something tightened in cockpit

    From here - https://aviationhumor.net/pilots-vs-maintenance-engineers/

    Since I've never experienced this drain in 17 months with my 6X I'm curious to know what the root cause was. 

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to hanssonrickard

    ah ok, where did you read that 16.60 is withdrawn? the pinnend 16.60 final message doesn't mention it

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to sndpl75

    Mentioned and confirmed in other threads, by Garmin themselves. I have also questioned why the pinned 16.60 is still there.