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Fenix 6 Series - 20.00 Public Release Candidate

Jeff_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.

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

20.00 Change Log Notes:

  • Added ability to turn off recording an activity during a golf round.
  • Added an alert to notify user when battery is critically low during a music sync.
  • Added HRV Support from chest strap for Yoga and breathwork.
  • Added pop-up to Pulse Ox Measuring feature if the device detects too much movement and cannot get an accurate measurement.
  • Added support for new biking activity profiles: eBike, eMTB, Cyclocross, Gravel Bike, Bike Commute, Bike Tour, and Road Bike.
  • Added support for the HIIT activity profile and workouts.
  • Added support for the Pickleball profile.
  • Added support for the Padel profile.
  • Added support for the snowshoe activity profile.
  • Added support for the tennis activity profile.
  • Added new tips to indicate which activities support Incident detection.
  • Improved accuracy of Surf wave count algorithm.
  • Improved Explore Sync app waypoint load times.
  • Improved Lactate Threshold and Altitude Acclimation algorithms.
  • Improved measurement loading UI when taking an SpO2 measurement.
  • Update the altimeter’s auto calibration to be either be “On” or “Nightly”. Setting to “On” will calibrate at night, activity start, and continuously during activities. Setting to “Nightly” will set the device to only calibrate altitude at night. (Models without DEM maps will not perform continuous calibration during activities)
  • Fixed issue with alarms intermittently not going off when the device is set in Max. Battery Mode.
  • Fixed display issues on the device after navigating to a point initiated by the Garmin Explore App.
  • Fixed issue where selecting a single point on a map that contained multiple items would not display the items properly.
  • Fixed issue that would corrupt open water swim activity files.
  • Fixed issue where PacePro bands would not be recognized by the device.
  • Fixed issue with updating aviation data over wifi.
  • Fixed issue with activities reporting incorrect Activity Calories and Training Effect data.

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

GPS: 5.30
Sensor Hub: 11.01
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

We know this post states it is a public release candidate, yet the URL states it's a beta.  This is simply a method of delivery for public beta.  We use the same channel and therefore the 'beta' term follows each of these links.  We only note it is a public release candidate so that you are aware it's the proposed version to go live to the public.  

  • 0 over 3 years ago in reply to kaz911
    kaz911 said:
    and 3-6000 if it is a rowdy bunch of passengers.. :) 

    That's why I always have a parachute with me on most of my flights and jump out. However, this aircraft does not have a pressurized cabin ;)

  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 3 years ago in reply to kaz911
    kaz911 said:
    and 3-6000 if it is a rowdy bunch of passengers.. :) 

    Houston, we have a problem, Garmin does't work in space   

  • 0 over 3 years ago in reply to Former Member
    Garmin does't work in space   

    Astronauts are prohibited from using a fenix.

  • 0 over 3 years ago in reply to Former Member
    Edit: forgot to mention that device does not have any 3rd party SW. I.e. No content from CIQ store. Pulse OX is used only during nights. I don't move actively so no GPS activities. For me device is basically expensive activity tracker which used to have great battery life (now less than 2 days)

    If it is two days, then seriously push for a replacement - that is not normal by any stretch of the imagination - especially if no GPS activities 

  • 0 over 3 years ago in reply to Former Member

    My watch is a Fenix 6s also, has some IQ stuff and watch faces, went through lots of betas, at moment still on 19.75 since getting lazy, will wait for 20.00 to load by itself, and I unfortunately am in a long inactive period (meaning, basically no gps), I keep it in power safe mode 7 hours per day during night, and... I get more battery than advertised (11, even 12 days).

    There must be something physically wrong with your watch, get it replaced by Garmin

  • 0 over 3 years ago in reply to Former Member

    Odd that Garmin didn't help investigate further. It is possible for them to activate a mechanism such that the watch writes logs, so they can investigate which subsystem uses the most resources (it is also present in beta's, but you can't interpret all of the data), and help determine if the battery fails. Couple of ideas to narrow down possible causes (but you'll have to get to Garmin Support anyway I'm afaraid): What happens if you turn off the Pulse OX entirely? Can you connect it to Garmin Express and check if there are updates pending for it? Can you get a GPS fix outdoors?

  • 0 over 3 years ago in reply to p50kombi

    Ah, I hear you, and I don't know why that would happen! Maybe, as you say, they pulled the update for your group, except those who already had the PRC. Epsilon says that it seems that field can't be relied on while using betas, sounds right to me.

  • 0 over 3 years ago in reply to Frbky

    I suspect the first time he checked it offered him the upgrade, but when he sync'ed it synced back he was on 20.00RC. Probably synced over the translations (as mine did to make it RC -> Final and net synced back "Ok guys he's done" so not to offer the upgrade anymore. Mine says 19.20 in GE but GE is weird like that. does it show 20.00 in Garmin Connect web or on an activity? If so, its done

  • 0 over 3 years ago in reply to Ɛpsilon

    No, I was already on 20 prc and it showed 19.2 in express, then 2 days ago even though I was already on 20 prc, it showed 20 in software version, then a day later it showed 19.2 again. Grin 

  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 3 years ago in reply to Bit

    Thanks for the tips. I have already done all those checks (turning off completely pulse ox didn't stop steady 2% per hour battery drain and gps seems to be working normally when I have tried whether getting good gps fix could help).

    Before I jumped to ”beta train” I used garmin express to check for any pending updates and used also Garmin WebUpdater to reinstall device FW (back then 19.20).