Fenix 6 Series - 18.80 Public Beta

Hello Fenix 6 customers,

Our next beta version for the Fenix 6 series is now available! Yes, this is a public beta not a public release candidate. Yes, we're aware that it says 18.80 .

If you installed 18.79 yesterday before we pulled it down, there was an issue discovered with the app list and certain activities being removed. This has been fixed in 18.80. If you were affected by this bug, you will need to restore defaults on your watch (Menu > System > Reset > Reset Default Settings) before installing 18.80 in the link below.

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.

18.80 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 in reply to C.sco +5 suggested

Hello C.Sco, we advised resetting defaults to avoid any additional problems that may have been caused by 18.79. Resetting defaults is not required to install version 18.80, however for the reasons just…
skoinas over 3 years ago +2

Ever since I downloaded 18.77 I have not been able to sync any PacePro segments to my Fenix 6 Pro. The same problem is with 18.80. Whether from my phone or with Garmin Express. It says the PacePro file…
who knows over 3 years ago in reply to morey000 +2

morey000 said:
“pool swim” activity does not display temperature.

morey000 said:
Temp was recorded during the swim and shows up in Garmin Connect- but just won't display on the data screen

It's not…

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0 NemoSandman over 3 years ago

Installed with zero issue. Thank you ! :-)

0 C.sco over 3 years ago

Garmin_ODQA I didn't install yesterday's beta, but just wondering for posterity sake (and maybe since others are wondering), what is the consequence if you DON'T reset default settings before installing this beta?

Do people who were able to resolve their issue manually (by uninstalling/reinstalling the affected activities) still need to reset default settings?

0 Garmin_ODQA over 3 years ago in reply to C.sco

Hello C.Sco, we advised resetting defaults to avoid any additional problems that may have been caused by 18.79. Resetting defaults is not required to install version 18.80, however for the reasons just mentioned, we recommend the reset.

If you did not install 18.79, you can install 18.80 as normal without resetting defaults.

0 Kirkoff over 3 years ago

I have install the 18.79 version copy with PC, but now I haven't a PC. It's possibile istall this version in another mode with out PC? Thanks

0 C.sco over 3 years ago in reply to Kirkoff

You need to be able to open the .zip file, and extract and copy the files from it into the storage on the watch via USB. You really need a computer to do that. You could potentially do it from a mobile device using an OTG adapter and some sort of file management app, but it would be a challenge (and may not even be possible at all).

Alternatively, you can just wait a while (a few days to a few weeks) for the next public firmware release, which will be installed automatically via the Connect Mobile app.

Best bet, if you need to install this beta, is probably to just wait until you have access to a computer again.

0 Kirkoff over 3 years ago in reply to C.sco

I have a smart phone, I have download and extract the zip file. Otg try but don't work.

It's possibile send from phone at watch in bt mode?

0 Martin868 over 3 years ago in reply to Kirkoff

No not for beta, you need to copy to the storage. Only released versions are pushed through the Connect Mobile App on the phone. You need to get access to a PC o a Mac to install a Beta. Since all it involves is copying a file you can use a friend's computer.

0 ufrat over 3 years ago in reply to Kirkoff

No, that is nor possible. I would highly suggest waiting a bit for the release, which then is pushed via OTA update. The Beta is often a real hassle if you are not willing to reset your watch and reconfigure everything regularly. <-- the reason why I stopped using it for now.

0 Frankysour over 3 years ago

I am still on 17.74 since working well for me and did not want to get bugs in my vacation period... I guess if a stable version is released I'll get it automatically even if not using last beta or last stable, correct? It will still push through automatically?

0 stroper over 3 years ago in reply to Frankysour

yes