Fenix 6 Series - 18.79 Public Beta

Garmin_ODQA over 3 years ago

Hello Fenix 6 customers,

Our next beta version for the Fenix 6 series is now available!

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

Fenix 6s: www8.garmin.com/.../download_details.jsp
Fenix 6s Pro: www8.garmin.com/.../download_details.jsp
Fenix 6: www8.garmin.com/.../download_details.jsp
Fenix 6 Pro: www8.garmin.com/.../download_details.jsp
Fenix 6x Pro: www8.garmin.com/.../download_details.jsp

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

18.79 Change Log Notes:

Added first-time tip to Adventure Racing.
Removed ability to add Connect IQ data fields to Adventure Racing.
Fixed issue where Pulse Ox setting may inadvertently be adjusted.
Other minor improvements and bug fixes.

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

GPS: 5.30
Sensor Hub: 8.00
ANT/BLE/BT (Pro models): 6.11
ANT/BLE (non-Pro models): 3.00
Wi-Fi (Pro models only): 2.60

Please note, the beta updates released on these forums are not compatible 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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Garmin_ODQA over 3 years ago +6 suggested

Everyone, we apologize for the issues you're experiencing with the activity profiles being lost. We are actively working on finding a resolution as soon as possible.

For the time being, we have replaced…
C.sco over 3 years ago in reply to eezytiger +6

About 18 months ago, I had to do a factory reset to resolve an issue I was having, and I remember how upsetting it was to have to set up all my main activity datascreens again from scratch (and, worse…
Dan.Boilermaker over 3 years ago in reply to C.sco +3

C.sco, funny, I was just referencing my spreadsheet to restore my walk settings.

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0 stroper over 3 years ago

Update went smoothly.

0 Maciej Dziki over 3 years ago

My RUN activity profile missing from the watch. There is no RUN profile on the favorites list and in the rest of activities. Instead of RUN profile there is Adventure Race.

0 eezytiger over 3 years ago

Installing this update over 18.77b resulted in uninstalling "Bike Indoor" (second item in my favourites list), which I use daily, and replacing it with Adventure Race, which I have no plans to use, ever. I had to reinstall Bike Indoor and uninstall the imposter. Not a big deal, but totally not cool. Report filed with the team.

0 Dan.Boilermaker over 3 years ago

Same here. Walk profile was deleted (with my custom settings). It looks like the Adventure Run activity took its place in my favorites list. I submitted an email to the beta team.

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0 Veablo over 3 years ago in reply to Maciej Dziki

Same here, cannot find a way to get run activity back. Would not recommend installing this beta.

0 DawidDejw over 3 years ago in reply to eezytiger

how to reinstall bike activity?

0 eezytiger over 3 years ago in reply to DawidDejw

Using Garmin Connect Mobile you can install and uninstall apps and manage your favourites.

You can also add activities /apps back directly on the watch. This is from the settings menu for activities...

This is from the bottom of the list of installed activities...

0 Garmin_ODQA over 3 years ago

Everyone, we apologize for the issues you're experiencing with the activity profiles being lost. We are actively working on finding a resolution as soon as possible.

For the time being, we have replaced the links above with the previous beta (18.77).

0 DawidDejw over 3 years ago in reply to eezytiger

I know that but my bike activity is gone nad i can’t find it in my watch and garmin Connect

0 eezytiger over 3 years ago in reply to Garmin_ODQA

Oh, FFS, all my custom screens for Bike Indoor have been reset. What a ball ache!