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945 Latest Firmware Bugs, Issues and Missing Features

I made this thread because I thought it'd be useful to consolidate all problems that users have with the latest firmware on FR945 as well as features that we would like to see brought back from older models, like FR935 and Fenix 5+.

I will try to update the first post if the problems are solved or missing features added. Please report all firmware issues you encounter.

Also, I hope Former Member and other forum members from Garmin will read this thread and help as to improve our watch.

Issues with previous firmware:

After done workout, 24/7 stress measurement stops working (workaround: restart watch)
True up is not working properly when linked to an older device which supports true up (like the Edge 1030)
"Around me" not working (stuck on "Loading Map" screen) when launched from "Map" if ''North UP" is selected in map orientation settings. Works only if "Track UP" is used. Works with both map orientation settings when launched from "Navigate" - confirmed, resolved in 2.64 beta
Hourly alert malfunction - seems to be resolved in 2.50
Power meter "0 Offset" calibration never ends
Altimeter graph is reset sometimes, but not every day - seems to be resolved in 2.50
Yoga activitiy files are corrupt - seems to be resolved
Backlight not turning off on the acitivity screen until GPS position is fixed - seems to be resolved
Vol+ not working for certain headphones (Jaybird Run XT, Aftersokz Aeropex, ...) - seems to be resolved
Repeated Reboots when starting and saving an activity - maybe CIQ datafield related
Before resuming an activity, no symbol shows if gps is ready
Wrong calculations for Multisport in Training Status
Exercise load double counted for the run in a multisport/triathlon activity
OHR always on during activity even with HR belt connected
Strava segments notifications repeating - - seems to be resolved in 3.30
HR is broken unless the watch is actively recording an activity
Skiing is broken; Frequent crashes after first run - seems to be resolved in 3.77 beta

Features missing in the latest 5.00 firmware:

Backlight options after sunset on Gesture as well as Keys and Alerts - confirmed, added in 2.50
Ability to disable LAP button - confirmed, added in 2.50
Ability to disable/reassign DOWN hotkey function - unlikely to be implemented since the button symbol has been changed to a musical note in the latest hardware revision
Sight'N'Go - confirmed, added in 2.64 beta
Auto transition in triathlon mode
Garmin Explore compatibility - confirmed, is now supported
Stock digital watch face lacks ability to disable seconds
Boating activity missing (was available on FR935)

PacePro from Fenix6 - confirmed, added in 3.08 beta
New ClimbPro gradient coloring from Fenix6 - confirmed, added in 3.90
6 data fields per page - confirmed, added in 3.08 beta
Graphical gauge data fields - confirmed, added in 3.08 beta
Hydration tracking to manually track liquid intake with widget and app from Venu/VA4 - confirmed, added in 3.90
Estimated Sweat Loss post-workout from Venu/VA4 - confirmed, added in 3.90
Respiration Rate for all-day and sleep metrics from Venu/VA4 - confirmed, added in 3.77 beta
Breathwork Exercises from Venu/VA4 - confirmed, added in 3.77 beta
Yoga and Pilates Built-in workouts from Venu/VA4 - confirmed, added in 3.77 beta
Widget glances from Fenix6 - confirmed, added in 4.06 beta
Workout Animation functionality: For Strength, Cardio, Yoga, Pilates from Venu/VA4 - added in 4.87 beta
Backcountry ski activity from Fenix6 - confirmed, added in 4.29 beta

Track recognition running mode from FR745* - confirmed, will be added soon
Daily Workout Suggestions from FR745* - confirmed, will be added soon
Grit and Flow in cycling from Fenix6* - confirmed, will be added soon
Sleep tracking widget from Fenix6* - confirmed, will be added soon
Map themes from Fenix6 - confirmed, should have been added during fall 2019
Battery modes/manager features from Fenix6

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0 ctalaba over 5 years ago in reply to rodnest

Had the same problem with my HRM Run, a reboot of the watch fixed the issue. I believe the problem is already reported in this thread:

2. Sometimes connecting to ANT+ Sensors (Speed or Cadence Sensor) is not succesfull (restart of the watch, solved the problems everytime)

0 9590830 over 5 years ago in reply to Cr1sti

Same thing here...

0 runningfan97 over 5 years ago in reply to Cr1sti

When I check settings->Music->Providers I see Spotify, Deezer, My Music, Control Phone

0 Ok76 over 5 years ago

Hi. Is it a bug or is my now second fr 945 fault again? My first had problems with the down button. Now the display shows me cryptic characters and actually I see in all menus only white screens without text! Only the last menu "about" shows me text. So I cannot reset the watch, without text in the menus. This I had realize by pressing buttons on startup. For one hour everything was fine, so much time I set up all again, til now, every menus are white again. What can it be? Is there a font faulty? I'm confused, so much expensive trash.

Thank you.

0 Ok76 over 5 years ago in reply to Ok76

0 pgalbavy over 5 years ago

Installed 2.64 beta on Friday. Noticed today gesture backlight isn't working. Was fine previously. Tried both After Sunset and On and a reboot and nothing. I note that the 2.64 beta post has gone from the forum...

Will try a rollback Monday, as I cant download it now - original files at work and no link because above.

0 Ok76 over 5 years ago in reply to Ok76

Now I would update to the last firmware (beta), but the progress bar hangs in the middle during update (gear wheel) After I restart the watch, the same. How can I fix? Factory Reset with the buttons?

0 pgalbavy over 5 years ago in reply to pgalbavy

Oddly, it's OK today. Things that have changed - I have a silicone strap on instead of metal and I am testing from arm-vertical to horizontal chest level, while before it was from seated/half-lying on a sofa.

0 badbri over 5 years ago

Thanks for this thread.

There is a bug by which the 945 will repeatedly reboot when the user attempts to begin an activity that includes the max of 2 CIQ data fields AND the user is at "altitude" (whether that is simulated altitude in a plane or real altitude like on a mountain). The watch reboots, kills the CIQ data field, and then will reboot any time you attempt to do anything that involves a memory "tax" (like going into maps, etc). It's highly frustrating.

Here is the thread, there are many of us experiencing this behavior.

forums.garmin.com/.../repeated-reboots-when-starting-an-activity---highly-frustrating

0 Former Member over 5 years ago in reply to badbri

I've read about this problem posted by several people. Do you know by chance what the "trigger" altitude is? I do several activities in the foothills of the Cascade Mtns and I haven't had the issue. That being said, my home elevation is 470' and none of my activities were started more than 3800-3900' and finishing no more than 6000'. I would also being interested in knowing if people experiencing this are using PulseOx in any manner as I leave mine turned off. Garmin has stated it's a huge battery hog and perhaps it may have something to do with it? I also make it a habit of manually calibrating my altimeter and barometer prior to every activity as opposed to just starting an activity and using auto cal. Maybe this prevents my watch from the crash? Just brainstorming.