The most important thing about a smart device is always about how good is the software. I have never seen a good smart device with bad software. It doesn't like a fast car with bad navigation or bad BT connection can still have chance to be a good car. I am critical because new firmware usually brings new problems, sometimes the problems are very obvious. Not only this watch but many Garmin products usually suffering the same. People were critical about Windows PC in the past because it hanged almost everyday. But today, even restart the VA3 or back to factory state doesn't solve the problem.
Oh, you know their update schedule? Are you working in Garmin or you get the source from somewhere? Thanks for your "leakage" anyway if it is real.
I'm a user and I don't work for Garmin but Garmin in Taiwan and Vietnam have confirmed with my friends and usually, Garmin in US comes first, that's why I tell you about the date.
Yes, software should be great but sometimes, things go in between, can't ask for perfection in every update as long as it works as it should with its purpose.
Yeah, sometimes you are frustrated about an update but overall Garmin treats me well so I think saying a company is bad because of some bad updates doesnt seem fair.
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Hello, I'm checked new firmware with Garmin Express today.
I got FW 5.50 !! (Japanese Model)
I'll confirm that the battery problem has been improved.
Please check Garmin Express.
Finally , thank you for the valuable information by DjinnMoto