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FW Update 2.70

Former Member over 7 years ago

I just connected to Express and didn't even realize FW 2.70 downloaded. According to the list, there are several things to test out. I just hope this isn't like the initial release of the FR 235 where one thing was fixed, but the updated crashed something else.

Update: I can now add and change test responses. My Garmin speed & cadence sensors still won't sync unless I pedal my bike and hold the watch inches away from the sensors, so no help there. The other fixes listed I didn't have a problem with or wasn't aware there were issues. So, it appears 2.70 allows me to change text messages and that's about it for me.

0 DanielM over 7 years ago

My VA3 just rebooted out of the blue (blue triangle showing). I was already on 2.70, so it shouldn't be a firmware update. Does this mean this was a crash, or are there other updates that could cause the watch to reboot?

This just happened to me as well today. Just a random reboot.

0 Superkg over 7 years ago

Saw the same thing too on a text last night that went to my phone and didn't make it to my VA3. First time I've ever seen this. I also noticed my notifications changed to "calls only" during an activity after the update so I had to change this back on the watch. Changing it on Garmin Connect doesn't sync back to the VA3. I disabled notifications and re-enabled it so not sure if this is the solution. Will open a ticket with Garmin if i see this again.

Had this happen again on Thursday last week. Interestingly there was an error on the watch telling me to open Garmin Connect with the icon of the app on the watch. Did that and haven't had any issues since. I noticed they released an update of GC to 4.1.5 on iOS today from Garmin-Joey where they made some improvements for this so hoping this gets fixed for good. Curious if these updates help battery life and other issues; such as if the Bluetooth is too chatty between the phone and the device?