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Fenix 6 Series - 20.20 Public Beta Release Candidate

Julianna_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.

20.20 Change Log Notes (if updating from last beta, 20.04):

  • Improved altitude calibration.

Full Release Change Log (Since v19.20):

  • 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 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 set the device to periodically calibrate altitude throughout the day. Setting to “Nightly” will set the device to calibrate altitude at night and before the start of an activity.
  • 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 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.  

  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 3 years ago

    I agree Giannex, it is a good idea from garmin. I think garmin should go open source. Many problems would be solved within days. However, the fact that you cannot make a backup and restore it is a waste of time. This is my main watch apart from my G-shock solar. By the time i testing beta firmware i losing my watch and time  for the time for the flashing, setting finding out that features broken [again] going back to older fw. this just not feasible. Perhaps for ppl who has two or three fenix 6 can play around. I dont think even fenix 7 series would be much different, and would not be surprised if they were using the same chipset, even less surprised if they just using the same mainboard branding it as "fenix 7". LOL

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

    How about the ability to actually delete the apps we don't want to see or use at all. Golf means nothing to me, water sports and sailing also, why we must have them wasting storage? Really wish for a firmware editor from them. I climb, i gym, I fight and train, and rolled-blade.

  • 0 over 3 years ago in reply to Former Member
    How about the ability to actually delete the apps we don't want to see or use at all. Golf means nothing to me
    why we must have them wasting storage?

    The Golf activity profile, like all other activity profiles, occupies 4 KB of memory on a 32 GB watch.

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

    Fenix 6 Solar does not have a 32 GB storage. I don't need the pro, because i don't use my watch as a storage device.

  • 0 over 3 years ago in reply to Former Member
    Fenix 6 Solar does not have a 32 GB storage.

    Okay, I'm correcting myself. The Golf activity profile occupies 4KB of memory on a 64MB watch.

  • 0 over 3 years ago

    Garmin, please return altimeter autocalibration OFF.  And please remove calibration request before starting activity. It's very uncomfortable press several buttons instead of just press start.

  • 0 over 3 years ago in reply to 3ABOTIN

    Autocalibration before activity can be toggled off. Personally, its perfect for me. Perhaps remove it as a default, but I for one certainly dont want it removed entirely. Its a great sanity check. Besides its one extra keypress to bypass it when it is on.

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

    Plus, I would never pay more than £2-300 for a time keeping device. Still don't matter, i don't want to see it even in the menu. Even if i have to dump the rom ... but will see.  A logic analyser and a bus pirate could do magic in the right hands, Slight smile all the test points and ICSP ports are there.

  • 0 over 3 years ago in reply to Ɛpsilon
    Ɛpsilon said:
    Autocalibration before activity can be toggled off.

    Really ? Even if I turn it off, the watch does not keep the previously set elevation. As soon as a GPS signal is received, it adjusts to the GPS elevation.

  • 0 over 3 years ago in reply to bluefish

    The options apparently are 

    "

    • Update the altimeter’s auto calibration to be either be “On” or “Nightly”. Setting to “On” will set the device to periodically calibrate altitude throughout the day. Setting to “Nightly” will set the device to calibrate altitude at night and before the start of an activity."


      So switching it to on gets rid of the prompt before an activity start. The OP wanted to get rid of the extra keypress at activity start.