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New Edge 530 Public Beta 5.24 Now Available

A new Beta software (5.24) for the Edge 530 has been released. Full change log, instructions, and software for installing the beta can be found here.

  • For any issues that you encounter please fill out the form included in the download and attach it to an email to [email protected]. Please note that you may not get a response to the email unless we need more information on the issue you report.
  • Although this software is believed to be reliable, it has not yet been released for production and should be used at your own risk.

Changes made from version 5.10 to 5.24:

  • Indoor Riding Improvements
    - Added the ability to set system time using WiFi or Bluetooth when GPS is not available.
    - Added a Free Ride indoor trainer mode that enables the trainer to be set to a target grade.
    - Added a 'Remind Me' prompt for the trainer search.
    - Made a change so LiveTrack is not started automatically for indoor or virtual activities.
    - Prevent light network from forming indoors.
  • Elevation and ClimbPro Improvements
    - Added grade coloring to the elevation chart.
    - Added grade coloring for segments.
    - Changed the Time to Destination data field to show estimated time to the top of the climb if ClimbPro is activated.
    - Fixed an issue with cumulative ascent and ClimbPro not working properly when a course is transferred from Garmin Connect.
    - Fixed incorrect category colors on the ClimbPro page.
  • Made Mountain Bike feature settings available in all activity profiles to allow for Grit, Flow, and Jump data metrics to be enabled if desired. These remain turned off by default for all non-MTB profiles.
  • Added the ability to configure the minimum ride length that should prompt for Nutrition/Hydration intake.
  • Added the ability to customize the activity track color on the map.
  • Fixed an issue where GPS satellites were lost more often than they should be.
  • Improved Bluetooth friendly names to include BLE and BT so they can be distinguished from each other.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause unit-to-unit transfers to fail.
  • Fixed an issue with OSM roundabouts giving incorrect guidance.
  • Fixed an issue where the Course Creator out-and-back was not working properly.
  • Integrated the ability to use cached weather data for Firstbeat analysis.
  • Updated the turn review map page so the distance on the top left of the screen updates and the data field on the bottom left shows Heading.
  • Made OK the first response for LiveTrack and Text Message response prompts to minimize interaction while riding.
  • Improved the Reset HR Zones and Reset Power Zones behavior to only reset the zones and not the Max HR value or FTP.
  • Made it easier to switch between the month/week view in the Training Plan calendar page.
  • Fixed the alert sound not working when a workout is complete.
  • Fixed false level of timer precision on Garmin segments.
  • Fixed handling for long course names.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause the device to lock up.
  • Fixed ANT+ shifting data not being correctly written to FIT files.

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  • Fixed an issue where GPS satellites were lost more often than they should be.

    I assume this will make no difference to the 530 losing Strava Live segments and saying off course ALL THE TIME even when out in the open on a clear day. I have lost hope that Garmin will be able to make the Sony GPS chip at all useful. But if this does help I will be straight back with HEAPS of praise for the developers.  

  • I'm tempted to try a Beta version, but just can't get myself to commit...

    If I revert back to the "Stable" release, how do I revert my settings without resetting the device? I do make regular backups of the device. Is the Garmin/Settings/Settings.fit file sufficient, or which folders or files do I need to restore to get my device back to my setup?

    I'm Specifically just trying to avoid Garmin's convoluted manual Data Screen set up procedure. Which file houses these settings?

  • Put your saved Settings and Profile Files in the NewFiles-Folder.

    support.garmin.com/.../

  • Fantastic, thank you.

  • Nice one Mr Garmin. The pop up distance countdown in the map pop up is fixed - the countdown works properly. But we're stuck with the 2 fields - directions heading and Time to Point. I tried to remove these 2 fields but it looks like it's a permanent fixture.

    Automatic rerouting does not work.

    Route color is still the weak colored magenta - hard to differentiate between the route and surrounding roads especially wearing sunglasses.

  • Thanks for this link!

  • Glad to see this in the beta:

    • Prevent light network from forming indoors.

    But is it also possible to add a feature to disable Varia radar for indoor profile as well? I tested the beta last night and the Edge 530 was still searching for the Varia radar during an indoor activity.

  • Would be nice to be able to disable Varia radar for certain profiles. I don't use the radar when doing MTB for instance but the radar icon is still there in the top corner. Kind of annoying! 

  • Is there anything in this release to fix an issue with crashes/resets at the end of ClimbPro sections? It happened 3 times on last weekend's ride (not just my device by my wife's too). This was on 5.10.

    Not sure if it's relevant, but it was using a course that had been Bluetooth transferred from my friend's 520.

  • @Mr.Garmin: please try to don't show off with these gianormous changelogs as they represent what I've already payed months ago, but I'm getting just now (maybe, since it looks like their testing is still up to me/the customer).
    In the meantime I still have a device the boot-loops everytime it gets unplugged from a charger. Luckly for me I got it at a fullprice, otherwise I would have missed all the beta-hassle-fun.