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fenix 5S software version 3.44 Beta
as of May 26, 2017

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Changes made from version 3.42 to 3.44:

• Misc. bug fixes and improvements.
• Fixed an issue where certain types of navigation would not work as expected on device.

fenix 5S software version 4.02 Beta
as of June 2, 2017

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Changes made from version 3.44 to 4.02:

• Improved the VIRB widget to accurately reflect the settings available on the connected VIRB, which may vary with model.
• Fixed an issue where the device backlight would not work as expected when Do Not Disturb was enabled.
• Made various bug fixes and code improvements to improve stability.

fenix 5S software version 4.10
as of June 7, 2017

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Changes made from version 3.30 to 4.10:

• Added support for Connect IQ 2.3.1 SDK. See the Connect IQ 2.3.1 SDK for a list of new features.
• Added support for pre-defined Alarm labels. (Menu > Clock > Alarm Clock > Select an alarm > Label)
• Added support for new VIRB remote commands.
• Added support for adding widgets through the context menu. (Scroll to a widget > Menu Key)
• Improved the VIRB widget to accurately reflect the settings available on the connected VIRB, which may vary with model.
• Fixed an issue where the activity summary information for multisport profiles only represented data from the last leg.
• Fixed an issue where the device screen seems to pulsate when using a white background, in low power mode.
• Fixed an issue where ConnectIQ data fields were not able to record information to FIT files.
• Fixed an issue where the HMD configuration won't match what is being displayed on device.
• Fixed an issue where the device backlight would not work as expected when Do Not Disturb was enabled.
• Fixed an issue where the 'Lap Ascent' field was not displaying valid data on the lap alert page.
• Fixed an issue where the Indoor Row summary information was displaying distance metrics, instead of stroke data.
• Fixed a potential issue where the device could freeze when dismissing multiple smart notifications.

fenix 5S software version 4.12 Beta
as of June 20, 2017

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Changes made from version 4.10 to 4.12:

• Added support for viewing distances to Golf hazards and course targets.
• Added support for viewing smart notifications on Varia Vision.
• Added support for new Heart Rate related last lap data fields.
• Improved the altimeter and barometer locking mechanism for water sport activities.
• Fixed an issue where the device stopped recording position information to the FIT file, if a user accessed the widget loop in an activity, while using a Running Dynamics Pod.
• Fixed an issue where the device was unable to sync if a LiveTrack session was currently active.
• Fixed an issue where the user might see a blank black banner while navigating a shorter course.
• Fixed an issue where a storm alert could occur after saving a pool swim activity.
• Added support for Treadmill Calibration. When saving a Treadmill running activity for the first time, you will be given the option to enter the distance that the treadmill recorded. This will improve the accuracy of the distance that the watch records during future treadmill activities, and it will update the overall distance and average pace of the activity you just saved. You can also choose to calibrate when saving any treadmill activity. When you are done with your activity, stop the timer. Scroll down to 'Calibrate & Save.' Then, enter the distance that the treadmill recorded. For accuracy, these options become available when recording an activity longer than 1 mile or 1.5 kilometers.
• Fixed an issue where the device was unable to process large GPX files.
• Fixed an issue where large values for ascent could overlap each other on the elevation plot page.

fenix 5S software version 4.14 Beta
as of June 29, 2017

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Changes made from version 4.12 to 4.14:

• Added support for configuring the Controls menu with more than 10 items.
• Added support for persisting Heart Rate data on the widget, across a power cycle.
• Fixed an issue where the MyDay widget was slow to load, with a large number of activities on device.
• Fixed an issue where Move IQ events were being displayed on Garmin Connect, when the feature was turned off on device.
• Fixed an issue where the Virtual partner page was being incorrectly added to the activity data page loop while navigating.
• Fixed a potential issue where large elevation values were being reported on the summary page for certain activities.
• Fixed a potential issue where swim data like lengths and strokes, could be missing from the activity file for long periods of time.

fenix 5S software version 4.16 Beta
as of July 6, 2017

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Changes made from version 4.14 to 4.16:

• Fixed a potential issue where the data field page may have ghost lines when visiting the DogTracker page during an activity.
• Fixed an issue where the gesture backlight was not working as expected during Do Not Disturb.

fenix 5S software version 4.21 Beta
as of July 20, 2017

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Changes made from version 4.16 to 4.21:

• Added support for accessing Altimeter, Barometer and Compass widgets through the Controls menu.
• Fixed a potential issue where the device may appear to be frozen when connected to a computer.
• Fixed a potential issue where certain activities would show extremely high total elapsed time when trying to save them.
• Fixed an issue where MoveIQ events were showing up in Garmin Connect, even though disabled on device (Settings > Activity Tracking > MoveIQ).
• Fixed an issue where the watchface being applied was incorrect, when removing inactive ConnectIQ watchfaces using Garmin Connect Mobile.
• Fixed an issue where the backlight would turn off (outside of an activity), even though the backlight setting was set to, 'No Timeout'.
• Fixed an issue where the directions displayed on the Dog Tracker widget would not update in real time.
• Fixed an issue where one could not uninstall the FaceIt App from Garmin Connect Mobile.
• Fixed an issue where off course notifications were not working as expected when navigating a past activity versus a course.
• Fixed an issue where the course point arrival message was not being displayed on a connected Head Mounted Display (HMD).

fenix 5S software version 5.08 Beta
as of August 2, 2017

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Changes made from version 4.21 to 5.08:
� Fixed an issue where the multisport app names were blank on the last released public beta.
� Fixed an issue where the Barometer watch mode setting was not being applied correctly.
� Fixed an issue where the elevation value on the Ski data page did not match the system elevation units.
� Fixed an issue where the cog value could not be set to a value higher than 45, while setting up a Shimano Di2 Shifter.
� Fixed an issue where the device may not respond to button presses when using the lap key during a lap Swimming workout with Drill log disabled.
� Added support for Connect IQ SDK 2.3.2.
� Added support for adjusting the device backlight using the Controls menu.
� Added support for 'Flashlight'. This will be accessible from the System Hotkeys and the Controls menu.
� Improved the readability of long golf course names on device.
� Fixed an issue where the Music widget would timeout when playing music.
� Fixed an issue where one couldn't install up to 32 Connect IQ items through Express.
� Fixed an issue where the system menu wasn't accessible when using a Connect IQ item.
� Fixed an issue where the pace displayed on the segment page was not as smooth as the system pace.
� Fixed an issue where the device would crash when attempting to continue a paused golf round.

fenix 5S software version 5.09 Beta
as of August 4, 2017

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Changes made from version 5.08 to 5.09:
� Fixed Fenix Chronos Power Meter Drops