Garmin has released a significant software update for its popular Edge 1050 cycling computer, bringing a host of bug fixes and improvements. The new beta version, 11.19, is now available for download and installation.
To update your Garmin Edge 1050, simply connect it to a Wi-Fi network and navigate to the Main Menu. From there, select System, then About, and finally Check for Updates. Once the update is downloaded, you may need to manually select Software Update 11.19 to initiate the installation process.
The latest update addresses several key issues, including:
- Auto Detection Settings: Fixes a problem where the device wasn’t properly recognizing and applying user-defined settings for Functional Threshold Power (FTP) and Lactate Threshold Heart Rate (LTHR).
- Heart Rate and Power Zones: Resolves an issue that caused overlapping zones for both heart rate and power, leading to potential confusion during training.
- Di2 Battery Data Field: Ensures accurate and up-to-date battery level information for Di2 electronic shifting systems.
- Garmin Coach Workouts: Fixes a syncing issue that prevented Garmin Coach workouts from transferring to the device.
- Speed Graph Data Precision: Improves the precision of data displayed on speed graphs for a more accurate representation of ride performance.
- Weather Widget: Addresses a problem where the weather widget would sometimes display valid data but fail to show it on the screen.
- Map Browsing Page Layout: Fixes the layout of the map browsing page to correctly display the map scale when a specific location is selected.
- Climb Length Display: Resolves an issue where the length of a climb was truncated on the climb complete prompt.
- Text Layout Issues: Corrects various text layout problems for a cleaner and more readable user interface.
With these improvements, Garmin aims to enhance the overall user experience of the Edge 1050, making it an even more reliable and feature-rich companion for cyclists. For more details, visit Garmin Official Forums.
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