A new Beta software for the Edge 530 has been released. Full change log, instructions, and software for installing the beta can be found in the link below.
https://www8.garmin.com/support/agree.jsp?id=14953
Notes:
- 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.
Change History
Changes made from version 7.23 to 7.24:
- Fixed an issue with calculating course routes on 3rd party maps.
Changes made from version 7.19 to 7.23:
- Fixed various issues with course routing.
- Fixed issues with indoor course mode.
- Fixed issue with blank Strava segments appearing on the Segment Explore widget.
- Fixed Browse Map panning.
- CIQ
Improved CIQ data field settings experience by always prompting when adding a settings-capable CIQ data field.
Increased font size for app background messages.
Changes made from version 7.10 to 7.19:
- Course Routing
Improved course routing speed.
Added automatic course route caching. - Map
Improved map visibility and contrast with new map themes.
Added a popularity layer to highlight roads that Garmin users have ridden the most.
Added directional arrows to routes, courses, and history lines. - Phone
Added smart syncing before an activity.
Added a Sync Now button to the settings widget and the Connected Features > Phone menu. - Updated Firstbeat library for various improvements and bug fixes including a fix for training stats being reset on a multiple day activity.
- CIQ
Fixed issue with BLE sensors in CIQ data fields after waking the Edge from sleep mode.
Fixed issue where activity controls would not work in a CIQ app.
Fixed other minor issues. - Fixed several inReach issues.
- Improved Garmin dual-mode sensor management.
- Improved power meter calibration and software updates.
- Improved the cycling dynamics page.
- Increased maximum number of workout steps from 50 to 100.
- Combined the indoor trainer Target Power and Resistance data fields into a single new 'Trainer Mode Value' data field that will dynamically change the title and value based on the current trainer mode between Target Power, Slope, and Resistance options.
- Added support for including metabolic calories in the total calories reported in the calories data field and recorded in the activity file.
- Fixed manual elevation calibration.
- Fixed minor bugs.
- Improved device stability.
Installation Instructions
- Connect your Edge 530 device to your computer using the micro-USB cable.
- Download and unzip Edge530_724Beta.zip folder.
- Copy the GUPDATE.GCD file from the Edge530_*** distribution folder to the \Garmin folder of your device's internal storage drive.
- If there is a GPS_*** folder, place the 006B310706.GCD file into the \Garmin\RemoteSW folder of the device. Please note, not all Beta releases will include an update.
- Disconnect your device from the computer, approve the update on the Edge, and wait for the update to finish.
- If you would like to revert to the last public release software, follow the above steps but place the GUPDATE_710.GCD file in the \Garmin folder. Rename the file to GUPDATE.GCD before disconnecting your device.
NOTE: If you revert to an older version of software, all of your settings will be reset to defaults.
