Fenix 6x battery has drained rapidly since updating to 26.00, heart rate sensor also no longer flashes green instead it is a solid red light, any idea what's going on?

My watch won't hold charge for longer than 6 days now, and has only occurred since the update.

Also noticed that the normal green HR sensors do not flash anymore, instead it is a solid red light. Pulse Ox is turned off so it isn't this. I have done a hard reset of the device and doesn't seem to help.

0 trux over 1 year ago

If the HR sensor lights solid red even with the PulseOx disabled, then it looks like the Sensor Hub firmware is corrupted, or incomplete. You can try connecting the watch to a computer with Garmin Express, checking for updates with it, and then completing the update, if prompted for it. If not, then a reinstall would be needed - I am not sure whether this option is available on Fenix 6, but instructions for Fenix 7 are posted here: https://forums.garmin.com/outdoor-recreation/outdoor-recreation/f/fenix-7-series/362033/fenix-7-heart-rate-not-detected/1738873#1738873. If it does not work, then you will need to reach out to the Product Support for assistance.