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sensor update fails

I keep getting this message and then the unit sits and spins and I have to force it to quit. First of all, I have no idea what sensor it is trying to update and second, why does it keep asking, failing and freezing the system?

I'm not using any Garmin sensors.

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Marcin over 1 year ago in reply to trsnrtr +1

Yeah, it's Varia RTL515, but I was too quick to thank Garmin for resolving the problem. My Edge 1040 again wanted to update Varia's firmware, so I ended up updating through Garmin Express as someone…

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0 aweatherall over 1 year ago

The Edge will only update Garmin sensors. I wonder if the update is for the GPS. If you go to the about page, what version doe sit show for the GPS.

0 MichalVitecek over 1 year ago

Garmin has released a firmware update for Varia RTL515 recently (version 3.34) -- it might be your case. Unfortunately, due to a bug in the Edge firmware, the radar update doesn't install and can lead to the Edge freezing. Garmin is aware of the problem (https://forums.garmin.com/sports-fitness/cycling/f/varia-series/359324/varia-rtl-515-update-on-edge-devices-fails-to-load), other users report the version 3.34 might bring another slew of problems.

0 aweatherall over 1 year ago in reply to MichalVitecek

The RTL515 was my initial thought, but the poster said they have no Garmin sensors.

0 trsnrtr over 1 year ago

Sorry, People, I realized that I do own a Varia and it did need an update. I updated it through Garmin Express. My wife has one, too, but hers had the latest update. I assume I’m good. I’ll see if I get the message again.

0 MichalVitecek over 1 year ago in reply to trsnrtr

Good for you! I tried updating the radar via a usb cable but it is not found by Garmin Express on OSX. I wish Garmin spent more time fixing things.

0 Marcin over 1 year ago in reply to trsnrtr

My Edge tried to update RTL515 two or three times and the last time seems to have worked. Maybe I was finally lucky or maybe one of the later beta firmwares fixed the problem. I didn't have time to dig into it, but I am not stuck with endless RTL515 updates and I wish you the same :-)

0 trsnrtr over 1 year ago

I didn’t get the message today so the Varia TL 515 must have been it. Thanks, everyone.

0 Marcin over 1 year ago in reply to trsnrtr

Yeah, it's Varia RTL515, but I was too quick to thank Garmin for resolving the problem. My Edge 1040 again wanted to update Varia's firmware, so I ended up updating through Garmin Express as someone else recommended. It worked for me on MacOS.