Edge MTB - Recent Threads

Auto Brightness - adjustment?

mixchris — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:22:22 GMT

Hi,

What are your thoughts on the automatic brightness adjustment on the EDGE MTB? As far as I’m concerned, 10% in the dark is definitely not enough. For me, you can’t really see anything until it’s at 50%, especially on rough terrain when everything’s shaking (it really is a tiny screen). Maybe my eyesight isn’t what it used to be ;)

I don’t know why the screen increases its brightness when it gets lighter instead of when it gets darker? After all, it has a MIP display, so a small amount of light is enough to make everything clearly visible. The theory that higher backlight brightness improves visibility in strong sunlight is weak because it mostly applies to regular LCD screens, like those in cell phones. With a MIP display, it doesn’t make a difference.

In the automatic backlight settings, is it possible to set the minimum backlight brightness (in my case, change it from the automatic 10% to 50%)?

I wouldn’t have such a problem with this if the backlight setting on the new EDGE weren’t so hard to access. Quick access at any time, like on the EDGE 520 Plus, would solve the problem because I could manually adjust the brightness at any moment.

Downhill MTB records ascent and give personal records

Jimmykane — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 14:57:53 GMT

I bought the device for downhill MTB.

The device on the downhill profile records ascent and even proposes the ascent of the shuttles as a personal records.

Same happens to app.

Is this a joke ?

RE: Downhill MTB records ascent and give personal records

4953665 — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:14:00 GMT

It's not working as it supposed to work.

There is an error in the software, which also German Garmin Support confirmed to me in a ticket I opened months ago. Latest update is from September, they are aware of it and working on it, but no timeline whatsoever, when it finally will be fixed

RE: Downhill MTB records ascent and give personal records

5649195 — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:08:09 GMT

One of the sensors was dirty and the high was not recorded. Now everything works again.

RE: Downhill MTB records ascent and give personal records

4953665 — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:00:37 GMT

Any news, when this finally will be fixed?

I see no fix of this error in the beta versions and one of the key features of this device not working properly for months is an absolute no go.

RE: Wrong grade with Climb Pro

Garmin - DK — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:13:54 GMT

9559679 - Thank you for the post. I am understanding it as ClimbPro is incorrect before starting, it is incorrect while riding, but it is correct in GC post ride. Please let me know if I am misunderstanding.

Can you please let us know where the courses are coming from and how they are being created?

It's also important to note that the average grade for a specific climb ≠ a specific point in the climb.

**

Wrong grade with Climb Pro

9559679 — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 02:01:22 GMT

I usually follow planned routes, and the Climb Pro data frustrates me. For instance, a planned climb might list a maximum grade of 9%, yet the actual slope exceeds 20%. The most irritating aspect is that the Edge displays 9% during the ride on the Climb Pro screen and in the grade datafield elsewhere. This is clearly incorrect because it shows the database grade rather than the measured value. After the ride, the Connect app displays it properly. The grade datafield feels useless when it only reflects the database instead of the real grade.

Cannot load ANY Maps with 31.33

PedalManiac — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:16:16 GMT

I installed the software version 31.33 with my Edge 1040. This made all installed maps inaccessible. I can also not install any maps (Garmin or Velomaps). The install always breaks up "unsuccessfully". The Edge is now pretty much useless. Any suggestions? Any way I can downgrade the OS to a Version that actually works? Really annoying!

RE: Cannot load ANY Maps with 31.33

Luca5150 — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:08:08 GMT

Hello Garmin DK, same issue here in Italy after 31.33 upgrade on my EXPLORER 2 . No navigation is available, error during installation of maps via Express.

RE: Cannot load ANY Maps with 31.33

Garmin - DK — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:53:43 GMT

Thanks for the post, PedalManiac . Can you please post a picture of what you're seeing in terms of errors or missing received when attempting to load mapping? That'll help us better understand and troubleshoot what is happening.

RE: Downhill MTB records ascent and give personal records

5649195 — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:33:24 GMT

It was working for me until the 32.20 update this week. Then it stopped working, but some dirt blocked the barometer sensor. After some water it seems to work again.

The detection is not that great, some runs start after a while. But overall it's working for me.

RE: iPhone and Quarq sensor connection issues with SW 32.14

semmiho — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:50:00 GMT

Updated SW version to 32.20 and all issues have been solved. Quarq DZero pairing, calibration, etc. works fine, iPhone sync is also perfect now.

One comment: I couldn't update the SW version from 32.16 with my iPhone (tried it dozen of times!), ended in an error message in all cases. I had to install Garmin Express to my computer, add Edge MTB and update the SW with Garmin Express.

So, if anyone would have issues with the SW update, using Garmin Express would definitely help!

iPhone and Quarq sensor connection issues with SW 32.14

semmiho — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:37:52 GMT

After saving and activity, connection drops from my iPhone 12 Mini (newest iOS!). I have to fully power off Edge MTB and switch it on again to reconnect for syncing, which is quite annoying. I noticed this issue since Edge MTB got the newest 32.14 Beta software.

Can be important: beginning from version 31.33, even if my Edge MTB correctly (?) connects to my Quarq DZero power meter, Calibration ends in error and also my Edge MTB constantly shows 0 Watts. (Note: this Quarq works perfectly with my old Edge 830.)

I tried to remove this Quarq as a sensor and pair it again. Edge MTB recognizes and shows it's Quarq ID but the pairing process always end in an error, my Quarq cannot be re-paired.

RE: Downhill MTB records ascent and give personal records

4953665 — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:27:20 GMT

With firmware 32.20 the Edge MTB still is recording ascents. So the issue still isn't' fixed

Edge MTB SW 32.20

Garmin-Clayton — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:51:43 GMT

Firmware version 32.20 for Edge MTB is now available. This update can be downloaded through Garmin Express or Garmin Connect Mobile when available.

Live for all users as of 8/20/26

Change log for 32.20:

Added automatic climb/descent detection for Enduro/E-Enduro profiles as the default setting under MTB/CX.
Improved the Bosch eBike metrics data screen.
Improved the Stamina model.
Fixed time-in-gear recording for Shimano 1x Di2 systems.
Fixed a pairing issue with RearVue 820.
Fixed an issue that showed an incorrect distance in postal code search.
Fixed the Daily Suggested Workouts settings so they can be disabled from the home screen.
Fixed an issue that caused course points to appear when disabled in course settings.
Fixed ClimbPro indexing when starting a route partway through.
Fixed incorrect grades in post-ride ClimbPro analysis.
Improved the positioning of rider and Virtual Partner markers in zoomed elevation profiles on ClimbPro and Segment pages.
Fixed incorrect trimmed time and distance shown at a provisional finish point.
Fixed a crash during long activity recording with battery saver enabled.
Improved incident visibility on the activity summary map.
Removed trainer +/- controls while following a course or activity.
Improved Gear Tracking behavior when no gear is selected.
Improved device stability and fixed various minor bugs.
Made general security improvements.

Can't Update Past 6.06

2664794 — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:03:19 GMT

I recently had an issue today where my Edge MTB randomly rebooted several times throughout the ride. After doing some research, I found that this issue was fixed in version 28.33, so I tried to update my unit.

Despite the unit arriving less than 2 weeks ago, it's still in software version 6.06. I bought it brand new directly from Garmin... shouldn't it come with new(er) software? Anyways, even after going to settings in the Garmin, going to settings in Garmin Connect, and even connecting the device to Garmin Express, it won't let me update the software. In fact, it even says "Software is up to date — Version 6.06." I'm pretty confident version 6.06 is not up to date. (And nothing changed when I enrolled in the beta program either.)

Garmin express let me update the maps, but nothing else. And to add salt to the wound, the unit gets stuck in the boot screen after disconnecting it from Garmin Express, forcing me to force reset it every time.

I was loving this unit until the reboot issue, and now the hassle of trying to update it is only making it worse. It's an expensive unit, I shouldn't be having this much difficulty- especially when it's (basically) brand new.

RE: Can't Update Past 6.06

9993052 — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:59:09 GMT

Thank you 👍👍

RE: Can't Update Past 6.06

2664794 — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:27:00 GMT

Yes. Another user helped me out:

”

With the Edge powered off, hold down the lap button and connect the cable to the PC.

Keep holding the lap button until the unit enters USM MTP mode. This can take up to 30n seconds.

When it is mounted let go of the lap button.

Place this file in the Garmin folder on the Edge.

Discount the Edge from the PC and see if it installs it. This is build 28.34

download.garmin.com/.../gupdate.gsp

”

RE: Can't Update Past 6.06

9993052 — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:54:25 GMT

Hi. Did you get it sorted out? Mine is stuck on 4.04. It starts to download new software but always fails before its done and after that it shows that no updates availible.

Thanks

RE: Downhill MTB records ascent and give personal records

4953665 — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:00:18 GMT

The problem still occurs under 31.33 and accordingly to Garmin it's a software problem.

However, for a month I didn't get an update from Garmin and after asking the support, the info info I got is that the problem is known, but they can't tell, when it will be fixed. Honestly, this answer isn't acceptable as one of the key features of this device and for me one of the reasons I bought it in the first place, isn't working and Garmin doesn't seem to bother...

Besides, Downhill MTB as well as Enduro MTB is pushed to Strava as cycling and not MTB. Having different bikes setup in Strava for cycling and MTB, I always have to change the bike within the activity. I also informed Garmin about this a month ago, but also this hasn't been solved. Should be an easy fix I would assume...

RE: Ucoming workout step targets

mixchris — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:04:59 GMT

Hi, Where will this note appear? Can I use a field that will display this note?

Ucoming workout step targets

mixchris — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:29:31 GMT

Hi,

How to see your upcoming workout step target (like Heart Rate zone) on a Garmin Edge MTB?

During my workout, I'd like to know what the next step is—for example, in which HR zone the next repetition will be. Unfortunately, I haven't found a field to enter that information.

Maybe there's something available at the IQ Store?

RE: iPhone and Quarq sensor connection issues with SW 32.14

Luko79 — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:17:09 GMT

" this Quarq works perfectly with my old Edge 830" so NOW is it working with 830 ? can you calibrate with AXS app or 830 and can not with MTB?

RE: Restarting during ride

Igris — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:37:24 GMT

In my opinion, this is the worst device I've ever owned. I've already filed a complaint about it three times and received a brand-new replacement, but various problems keep cropping up.

Device isn't debugged at all, both the hardware and software sides have constant problems.

I would even start a new thread about the problems I'm having with this device, but Garmin obviously doesn't care. It won't accomplish anything anyway.

IF YOU HAVE THE CHANCE TO GET RID OF IT OR RETURN IT, DO SO AS SOON AS POSSIBLE !!!

You'll thank me later

Restarting during ride

Igris — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 20:03:54 GMT

My daily problem is that when recording activity, the device constantly restarts, navigation is off, I don't touch the device, it just restarts... sometimes after every 10-12km, for example on a 170km trip it restarted 13 times

VERSION 6.06, does anyone have a similar problem?

The device is new directly from Garmin, I have it only 20 days and I am struggling with this problem, ah my problems with Garmin will probably never end...

Lots of people have recommended Garmin to me saying: stable, quality and long lasting device...

I first purchased a Garmin Fenix 8, after 4 months the watch was restarting with the flashlight on, so the complaint department, it took a lot of time explaining since they just wiped and updated the device ahh

Garmin Varia out of the box couldn't even just turn on completely non-functional, again the complaint department

I don't know what to do, every Garmin device is faulty and waiting for 30 days to process a claim during the summer season is unacceptable ahhhhhhh