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Garmin fenix/D2/tactix Software Summary

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fenix/D2/tactix software version 5.00

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Changes made from version 4.80 to 5.00:
◦Fixed issue with cadence values shown when viewing an Activity on Garmin Connect.


fenix/D2/tactix software version 4.80

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Changes made from version 4.70 to 4.80:
◦Improved smart notification formatting
◦Improved communication with Garmin Connect Mobile
◦Fixed elapsed time calculation for long activities
◦Fixed possible issue with long activities missing data
◦Fixed issues with compass calibration
◦Fixed average power balance calculation

fenix/D2/tactix software version 4.70

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Changes made from version 4.50 to 4.70:
◦Added support for Android Smart Notifications

fenix/D2/tactix software version 4.50

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Changes made from version 4.40 to 4.50:
◦Added support for Android version of Garmin Connect Mobile app (automatic uploads, LiveTrack, faster GPS from downloaded satellite data file, ability to download Courses and Workouts)
◦Fixed potential issues with workout alerts

fenix/D2/tactix software version 4.40

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Changes made from version 4.00 to 4.40:
◦Added ability to determine speed, distance, cadence and steps in Indoor mode (when no Foot Pod is present). Enable in Setup > System > GPS Mode > Indoor. Auto calibration occurs in Normal GPS Mode when FIT Activity is set to Running
◦Added a 'Ski-Snowboard' profile. Select this profile to enable a new alpine/downhill ski and snowboard experience
◦Added support for Smart Notifications. Note: the Apple Notification Center Service (ANCS) feature requires an Apple iPhone equipped with Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology and iOS 7 or later. Enable in Setup > Bluetooth
◦Added support for Garmin Connect Mobile app (iOS only, automatic uploads, LiveTrack, faster GPS from downloaded satellite data file, ability to download Courses and Workouts)
◦Added support for Interval Workouts. Enable in Setup > Menu > Add Page > Workouts
◦Added support for Workouts loaded from Garmin Connect (garminconnect.com)
◦Added Bluetooth setting to be stored in profiles.
◦Added cadence output when using Indoor mode with no Foot Pod.
◦Added support for displaying next and final vertical distances during track navigation.
◦Improved display of sunrise and sunset time when used on the time page.
◦Improved average ascent, average descent, vertical speed and grade data fields.
◦Improved speed to load details page
◦Fixed issue with UTC time in watch mode
◦Fixed issue with Final ETE alert
◦Fixed issue with Jumpmaster

fenix/D2/tactix software version 4.18 Beta

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Changes made from version 4.17 to 4.18:
◦Improved reliability of activity upload and connecting with Garmin Connect Mobile (iOS only)

fenix/D2/tactix software version 4.17 Beta

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Changes made from version 4.16 to 4.17:
◦Fixed potential issue with transfer of workouts from Garmin Connect Mobile.
◦Fixed potential issue with ANT sensors failing to reconnect.

fenix/D2/tactix software version 4.16 Beta

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Changes made from version 4.15 to 4.16:
◦Improved BLE connectivity.
◦Improved ANT connections.
◦Fixed a possible issue with battery drain

fenix/D2/tactix software version 4.15 Beta

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Changes made from version 4.14 to 4.15:
◦Improved workout step tones to match message tones.
◦Improved average ascent, average descent, vertical speed and grade data fields
◦Fixed possible issue with unit to unit transfers
◦Fixed issue with Jumpmaster
◦Fixed issue keeping the unit from entering low power mode.
◦Fixed issue with Final ETE alert
◦Fixed issue with locating satellites page when starting a workout
◦Fixed workouts details page showing incorrect starting repeated step

fenix/D2/tactix software version 4.14 Beta

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Changes made from version 4.13 to 4.14:
◦Add ability to download Courses and Workouts from Garmin Connect Mobile


fenix/D2/tactix software version 4.13 Beta

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Changes made from version 4.12 to 4.13:
◦Improved BLE transfer speed
◦Improved speed to load details page
◦Fixed issue with sensors always on mode not going to low power mode

fenix/D2/tactix software version 4.12 Beta

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Changes made from version 4.11 to 4.12:
◦Fixed possible shutdown on power up introduced in 4.11

fenix/D2/tactix software version 4.11 beta

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Changes made from version 4.05 to 4.11:
◦Added support for Garmin Connect Mobile app ( automatic uploads, LiveTrack, faster GPS from downloaded satellite data file )
◦Improved ski mode features
◦Improved workout support
◦Fixed issues with connecting ANT+ sensors
◦Fixed issue with UTC time in watch mode


fenix/D2/tactix software version 4.05 Beta

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Changes made from version 4.02 to 4.05:
◦Added support for displaying next and final vertical distances during track navigation.
◦Improved display of sunrise and sunset time when used on the time page.
◦Improved vertical speed.
◦Fixed a possible issue where duplicate copies of fenix would show on paired phones.
◦Fixed a shutdown that could happen when using ANT accessories.


fenix/D2/tactix software version 4.02 Beta

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Changes made from version 4.01 to 4.02:
◦Added Bluetooth setting to be stored in profiles.
◦Added cadence output when using Indoor mode with no Foot Pod.
◦Improved pace when using Indoor mode with no Foot Pod.
◦Fixed issue with tempe temperature not worked below 0 degrees C.
◦Fixed issue with Foot Pod data not reporting correctly.
◦Fixed issue with Foot Pod calibration not working properly.
◦Fixed issue with calories not being reported with a Heart Rate monitor.
◦Fixed issue with workouts not being loaded properly if the first 16 characters were exact matches.
◦Fixed issues with workout banner text formatting.
◦Fixed issue that would prevent pairing to Basecamp Mobile.
◦Fixed issue where ANT sensors would not reconnect after disabling Bluetooth.
◦Fixed issue with workouts not working with auto pause enabled.
◦Fixed issue where the lap key would not work if the track was paused or auto paused.
◦Fixed possible issue where there was an extra laps recorded in the FIT file during workouts.
◦Issues with this beta software may be reported to fenix @ garmin. com


fenix/D2/tactix software version 4.00

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Changes made from version 3.70 to 4.00:
◦Added project waypoint application. Setup > Menu to add.
◦Improved virtual partner.
◦Improved more and most intervals for the auto track method.


fenix/D2/tactix software version 4.01 beta

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Changes made from version 4.00 to 4.01:
•Added ability to determine speed, distance, cadence and steps in Indoor mode (when no Foot Pod is present). Enable in Setup > System > GPS Mode > Indoor. Auto calibration occurs in Normal GPS Mode when FIT Activity is set to Running
•Added a 'Ski-Snowboard' profile. Select this profile to enable a new alpine/downhill ski and snowboard experience
•Added support for Smart Notifications. Note: the Apple Notification Center Service (ANCS) feature requires an Apple iPhone equipped with Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology and iOS 7 or later. Enable in Setup > Bluetooth
•Added support for Interval Workouts. Enable in Setup > Menu > Add Page > Workouts
•Added support for Workouts loaded from Garmin Connect (garminconnect. com)
•Issues with this beta software may be reported to fenix at garmin. com

fenix/D2/tactix software version 3.90

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Changes made from version 3.70 to 3.90:
◦Added project waypoint application. Setup > Menu to add.
◦Improved virtual partner.
◦Improved more and most intervals for the auto track method.



fenix/D2 software version 3.70

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Changes made from version 3.50 to 3.70:
◦Added recording of distance with cadence sensor for indoor activities
◦Fixed potential issue with device becoming unresponsive after saving a track
◦Fixed issue with display of average heart rate in FIT History


fenix software version 3.60

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Changes made from version 3.50 to 3.60:
◦Added recording of distance with cadence sensor for indoor activities
◦Fixed potential issue with device becoming unresponsive after saving a track
◦Fixed issue with display of average heart rate in FIT History


fenix software version 3.50

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Changes made from version 3.40 to 3.50:
◦Added support for VIRB Remote. Setup > Menu to add. See TrailTech for more information.
◦Added Virtual Partner (options found under Setup > Fitness > Virtual Partner)


fenix software version 3.40

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Changes made from version 3.30 to 3.40:
Added full support for GSC 10 Speed/Cadence bike sensor to allow calibration and display speed (options found under Setup > ANT Sensor > Bike Spd/Cad, Setup > Fitness > Bike Speed)
Added 'UTC (24 hr)' option to alternate time zone list. This option displays UTC time in 24-hour format regardless of system settings


fenix software version 3.30

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Changes made from version 3.20 to 3.30:
Added support for new languages (transliterated):
Croatian, Czech, Greek, Polish, Russian, Slovakian, and Slovenian.
Note: Apply software update and then reconnect the device a second time to download the new language files.


fenix software version 3.20

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Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.20:
Added Indoor data page loop to profiles
Added altitude to fit activities in Indoor mode
Added '3D' speed and distance reporting. Includes both horizontal and vertical components in calculations. Setup > Sensors > Altimeter > 3D Data
Added 'Ski Mode' setting for Auto Pause feature. Intended use for downhill/alpine skiing. Pause the tracking time while not moving or while moving upward on the ski lift. Setup > Tracks > Auto Pause
Added 'Ski Mode' setting for Auto Lap feature. Intended use for downhill/alpine skiing. Lap extended to accommodate ski 'run' functionality. Use as an automatic run counter and to separate data for individual run statistics. Setup > Fitness > Auto Lap
Added ELAPSED data field option, displaying total time since tracking/activity start (pause time is included)
Fixed potential issue with calories being reset when a heart rate monitor disconnects
Fixed potential issue with incorrect max speed
Fixed alternate time zones during DST
Fixed display of headings over 180 in Sight N Go application
Fixed issue where Locating Satellites banner could appear when Indoor Training was started
Fixed potential shutdown editing waypoint names with the degree symbol
Fixed potential issue with .gpx files containing averaged waypoints
Fixed potential issue leading to spikes in speed output
Fixed potential issue causing battery to drain faster than normal
Fixed potential issue when reordering menu items in Setup > Menu
Fixed potential unit freeze when viewing geocache logs
Fixed autozoom on the map
Fixed potential issue locating satellites when marking a waypoint
Fixed potential issue with elevation units when switching profiles
Fixed potential issue where manually calibrated elevation would change back to a previous value
Fixed potential shutdown using hold keys set to MOB


fenix software version 3.16 Beta

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Changes made from version 3.13 to 3.16:
◦Added Indoor data page loop to profiles
◦Improved ski mode auto pause while on ski lifts
◦Improved ski mode auto lap run counter, runs are now added sooner on the downhill portion
◦Fixed alternate time zones during DST
◦Fixed display of headings over 180 in Sight? N? Go application
◦Fixed issue where Locating Satellites banner could appear when Indoor Training was started
◦Fixed potential shutdown editing waypoint names with the degree symbol
◦Fixed potential issue with .gpx files containing averaged waypoints
◦Fixed potential issue leading to spikes in speed output


fenix software version 3.13 Beta
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Changes made from version 3.12 to 3.13:
◦Fixed potential issue causing battery to drain faster than normal
◦Fixed potential issue with calories being reset when a heart rate monitor disconnects
◦Fixed potential issue with incorrect max speed
◦Fixed issue with wireless transfer
◦Visit h tt ps://forums.garmin.com/showthread.php?34675-Fenix-3-12-Beta-Software&p=166405#post166405. A 'Skiing' profile is available for download there. This profile includes new settings enabled and relevant data fields that would be useful while downhill/alpine skiing.
◦Issues with this beta software may be reported to fenix at garmin.com.


fenix software version 3.12 Beta

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Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.12:
◦Added '3D' speed and distance reporting. Includes both horizontal and vertical components in calculations. Setup > Sensors > Altimeter > 3D Data.
◦Added 'Ski Mode' setting for Auto Pause feature. Intended use for downhill/alpine skiing. Pause the tracking time while not moving or while moving upward on the ski lift. Setup > Tracks > Auto Pause.
◦Added 'Ski Mode' setting for Auto Lap feature. Intended use for downhill/alpine skiing. Lap extended to accommodate ski 'run' functionality. A lap is performed at the bottom of each run (as soon as a ski lift is detected). Use as an automatic run counter and to separate data for individual run statistics. Setup > Fitness > Auto Lap.
◦Added ELAPSED data field option, displaying total time since tracking/activity start (pause time is included).
◦Visit h t t p s://forums.garmin.com/showthread.php?34675-Fenix-3-12-Beta-Software&p=166405#post166405.
A 'Skiing' profile is available for download there. This profile includes new settings enabled and relevant data fields that would be useful while downhill/alpine skiing.
◦Issues with this beta software may be reported to fenix et garmin.com.


fenix software version 3.10

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Changes made from version 3.00 to 3.10:
◦Added Search Near capability to waypoint list, geocache list, and city list
◦Added minimum and maximum speed alerts
◦Improved calorie calculation
◦Improved barometric pressure when GPS is off
◦Improved time interval and distance interval alerts
◦Improved 'til sunset' alert and now allow it to be set correctly in the hh:mm:ss format
◦Fixed issue where track log points would not be logged in indoor training mode with the barometer set to fixed
◦Fixed potential issue with daily and weekday alarm clock alarms
◦Fixed issues with FIT files created while in UltraTrac mode
◦Fixed issue with hiding tracks on the map
◦Fixed potential issue where temperature, altimeter, and barometer sensor values could go invalid
◦Fixed issue with waypoint name text in waypoint averaging application
◦Fixed intermittent issues with alert messages


fenix software version 3.00

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Changes made from version 2.90 to 3.00:
◦Added ability to select Venezuela and UTC time zones
◦Added continuous altimeter auto calibration mode
◦Improved altimeter auto calibration. Settings are now: Off, At Start or Continuous. Use 'At Start' for an initial calibration from GPS when tracking has started. This will result in more consistent relative elevation change. Use 'Continuous' to continually calibrate the barometer towards the current GPS elevation. This will result in a more stable elevation during pressure changes due to weather.
◦Improved ETE/ETA calculations so they are more responsive to speed changes
◦Fixed cadence units overlap in bottom data field
◦Fixed issue with proximity alerts when GPS was off
◦Fixed potential issue with alert notification settings
◦Fixed issue where Track and FIT History details did not match for the same activity
◦Fixed issue with Time -> Til Sunset alert


fenix software version 2.90

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Changes made from version 2.80 to 2.90:
Added indoor training support h tt p://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2012/11/getting-fit-with-fenix.h t m l
Added Foot Pod support
Added FIT History to main menu ( moved from Tracks )
Added additional details in FIT History
Added Save as Track option to FIT History
Added Delete option to FIT History
Added ability to Pan the map when reviewing Tracks, Routes and Waypoints
Added precision to heart rate zone data field
Added feet/hr vertical speed units
Improved vertical speed
Improved ANT sensor connection reliability
Improved calorie calculation
Improved performance of elevation data in fixed altimeter mode when GPS is not running
Improved performance of elevation data in sensors always on and sensors on demand modes
Improved waypoint list length
Fixed potential issue with alternate time zone DST calculations
Fixed potential issue with the active track showing incorrectly on the map
Fixed potential issue with Auto Light
Fixed potential issue with spell search for waypoints
Fixed potential issue with missing data when saving large FIT activities
Fixed issues with entering negative elevation values


fenix software version 2.80

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Changes made from version 2.70 to 2.80:
Added ability to configure the Up and Down button behavior while viewing data pages (Setup > System > Hot Keys).
Added 'Auto Light' feature (Setup > Display > Backlight > Auto Light) with options 'Off', 'After Sunset' and 'Always'. When enabled backlight is automatically activated for key presses, messages, alerts, alarms, and lap banners.
Added 5 second option for Backlight Timeout.
Improved logging of track points in timed track method (Setup > Tracks > Method > Time) to allow points to be logged without a GPS position.
Improved FIT format support. Added markers for start/stop points and current speed/pace for each point.
Improved responsiveness of Hot Keys during messages, alerts, alarms, and lap banners.
Fixed potential issue with track log points being recorded when tracking has been paused.
Fixed potential issue with selecting 'Go' to a chirp location.


fenix software version 2.70

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Changes made from version 2.60 to 2.70:
Added ability to import Garmin Connect Courses as tracks for navigation, viewing on map, etc. Plan a course at [Only registered and activated users can see links. ].
Added ability to save FIT track files with more than 10,000 points (now number of points are only limited by memory available on device). Note: Setup>Tracks>Output must be set to 'FIT' only.
Added Off Course alert (Alerts>Distance>Off Course).
Added ability to configure the Back button behavior while viewing data pages (Setup>System>Hot Keys>Data Page Back).
Added ability to set FIT activity type (Setup>Fitness>FIT Activity).
Added percentage of max heart rate data fields (HR %MAX, AVG HR %, LAP HR %).
Improved time to save track data. Note: the GPX track format results in large file sizes. For faster save times, additional storage space, and if track navigation, etc. is not required for the track being recorded, please consider setting Setup>Tracks>Output to 'FIT'.
Improved compatibility of FIT files with some 3rd party websites.
Improved display of distance data fields to show additional precision after 10 miles/kilometers.
Improved calculation of ascent/descent data.
Improved display of speed data field when greater than 100mph/kph.
Fixed issues with display of grade data field.
Fixed issues with displaying all tracks in the Tracks list.
Fixed issues with back button usage in Map pan mode.
Fixed issues when downloading chirp data.
Fixed issue with Tone settings not being used properly when displaying the low battery message.
Fixed issue with backlight that could result in decreased battery life while in watch mode.


fenix software version 2.60

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Changes made from version 2.40 to 2.60:
Added review of detailed fitness data when using FIT format. See Tracks>FIT History after saving track data.
Added lap distance for each lap in FIT files.
Added ability to set the notification type for auto pause and auto lap during setup.
Fixed issue with ascent and decent fields.
Fixed issue where invalid heart rate and cadence were shown in FIT files when the sensor was not connected.
Fixed bike cadence reported in FIT files.
Fixed issue with moving time and stopped time.
Fixed elevation over distance plot.
Fixed track distance, moving average, moving time, stopped time, pace and average speed shown in UltraTrac.
Fixed reliability issue with the alarm clock.
Fixed issue where some data fields would update when tracking was paused while GPS was still on.
Fixed issue where FIT files were not written if you saved via the tracks menu and the output method was set to FIT or GPX/FIT.
Fixed issues with editing a proximity alert.
Fixed issue where average heart rate and average cadence values were never reset when clearing the track or resetting trip data.
Fixed issue where incorrect ascent and descent are reported in FIT files on Garmin Connect

fenix software version 2.40

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Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.40:
Added Active Route application in GPS Tools.
Added ability to set UltraTrac update as fast as 15 second intervals. ( Battery life varies according to interval )
Improved information output in FIT files.
Improved data page information in UltraTrac.
Fixed issue when exiting pan mode on the map.

fenix software version 2.30

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Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.30:
Improved course navigation using the compass
Improved vertical speed
Improved calories calculation
Improved navigation ETA/ETE calculations
Improved time field in UltraTrac 獮