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New Edge 830 Public Beta 3.55 Now Available

A new Beta software for the Edge 830 has been released. Full change log, instructions, and software for installing the beta can be found here.

  • If you experience problems with this build, our engineering team would like to hear about your experience so they can work toward resolving any remaining issues. Please visit the Garmin forum for the Edge 830. Please note that you may not get a response to the forum post 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 3.50 to 3.55:

  • Made visual improvements to ClimbPro, including more granular coloring on the ClimbPro chart and the ability to preview future climbs.
  • Made ClimbPro a separate screen in the timer loop, so the elevation screen is still available during a climb.
  • Fixed issues with ClimbPro that caused the climb or list screens to display improperly.
  • Added new ClimbPro messages to activity FIT files.
  • Changed the Incident Detection setting to be set for each activity profile, and defaulted the setting to OFF for Mountain and E-Mountain profiles where false positives can be more likely due to terrain and riding style.
  • Fixed an issue where Incident Detection could get re-enabled if the user has emergency contacts listed in Garmin Connect.
  • Fixed an issue where prompts could appear over the Incident Detection alert, so it could not be acknowledged by the user.
  • Added the ability to disable the ForkSight page that appears when you stop during a Mountain activity.
  • Added the ability to turn off Grit, Flow, and Jump recording in FIT files for Mountain and E-Mountain activity profiles.
  • Added the ability to turn off jump alerts in Mountain and E-Mountain activity profiles. Jumps will still be recorded in the FIT file but you will not be alerted during your ride.
  • Improved the MTB Navigation interface to utilize the new Riding Area and parking lot data available in the 2019.10 Trailforks map.
  • Fixed an issue where the map zoom and orientation were not properly returning to their original values after the ForkSight page was displayed in a Mountain activity.
  • Fixed some map drawing issues with the latest 2019.10 Trailforks maps.
  • Started using 7-day GPS ephemeris data instead of 3-day data, to improve positioning when new ephemeris data is not available.
  • Added protections against injecting bad GPS ephemeris data that could come from older versions of Garmin Express.
  • Fixed issues with popularity routing.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause the device to generate large activity files and freeze during navigation.
  • Fixed an issue where the battery would not charge to 100%.
  • Increased the minimum sharp bend warning speed to 15mph.
  • Fixed an issue causing erroneous FTP values.
  • Modified the FTP test to lap at the end instead of stopping the timer so the ride will continue to record when the test completes.
  • Fixed incorrect automatic gear selection for Di2 shifters.
  • Fixed an issue where Di2 battery empty was improperly reported as eBike battery empty.
  • Fixed issues with the cycling dynamics page.
  • Added the ability to choose between two different radar tones.
  • Fixed a display issue with the power zone chart.
  • Fixed some display issues with the lap summary data screen.
  • Improved the interface for editing data fields on the map screen.
  • Added extra layout options to the map page to support a larger elevation profile.
  • Made improvements to the elevation profile for segments embedded in a course.
  • Fixed an issue where Connect IQ data fields could only be added to the current activity profile.
  • Implemented better user feedback to convey the LiveTrack status.
  • Improved overall device stability.

Installation Instructions

  1. Connect your Edge 830 device to your computer using the micro-USB cable.
  2. Download and unzip Edge830_355Beta.zip and place the GUPDATE.gcd file in the \Garmin folder of your device's internal storage drive.
  3. Disconnect your device from the computer, approve the update on the Edge, and wait for the update to finish.
  4. If you would like to revert to the last public release software, follow the above steps but place the GUPDATE-350.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.
  • I still seem to have problems uploading rides via Bluetooth with 3.55.  I had my phone's wifi turned off yesterday and when I got home I saved the ride.  It didn't upload automatically as it's supposed to.  I went to the ride and tried to manually upload it.  It didn't work.  I opened the app on my phone and it still wouldn't upload.  I turned my phone's wifi on and it uploaded.  I have iPhone 6s with IOS 12.4.  GC version 4.21 which was just updated yesterday.  

    I also still get the red warning bar at the bottom of my screen when navigating and coming to a turn.  I assume it's the sharp turn warning but it just says warning.  I have that turned off in navigation settings.   Is there some other warning I'm getting at turns?

  • I'm also seeing both of these. For the connection issue, are you getting a notification on your phone regarding lost connection with the device? I have an Android phone and get this notification, after which point the device and phone stop communication, LiveTrack fails and the ride won't automatically sync at the end of the activity. Cycling bluetooth on both device and phone, as well as manually ending LiveTrack and forcing a manual sync generally results in the ride appearing in Strava (and, I suppose Garmin Connect, but who has ever checked? ;-) )

    I also get the sharp turn warning, often at roundabouts. Quite annoying.

  • I haven't noticed a lost connection notice on the phone.  I also have a VivoSmart HR+ and now that I think of it, I get notifications on my watch but not on the Edge.  

    I like the warnings I get about sharp turns when I'm not navigating but having this warning when I'm navigating and an expected turn comes is just annoying.  

    For the most part, the 830 is a big improvement on my 800 and I'm happy with it but some of this stuff seems pretty basic.

  • 3.55 fixed my iphone connections issues auto gears in DI2.  I also had a issue in 3.5 with DI2 in that my bike only has a rear derailleur and I was unable to chose 1 gear on the front.  That is fixed also. 

  • What about fixing auto start for LiveTrack?

  • For me autostart livetrack/grouptrack works with 3.55

  • issues with Garmin Varia lights too. Reconnections random during activity 

  • Im seriously debating on returning my 830 and going with the Wahoo Elemnt Roam. My 820 was working just fine and I thought upgrading to the 830 was a plus but now with all of the syncing issues im having from my IphoneX to Garmin Connect app and my Wahoo Tickr HRM having to search and reconnect manually to read during each new ride is getting quiet annoying. Im not seeing in this 3.55 beta firmware update that it has a fix for any of the syncing issues?

  • Live track works for me with 3.55