Garmin releases extensive Edge 1050 bike computer update with dozens of bug fixes and new features

Garmin is preparing to deliver a new quarterly update for its latest bike computer. For reference, the company has not yet confirmed when v11.17 will reach the Edge 1050 (curr. $699.99 on Amazon). However, it is already available to try for those who have enrolled the Edge 1050 on Garmin's Beta Program.

Seemingly, v11.17 will be a substantial update for the Edge 1050, which debuted in June. With that being said, many of the changes contained within Public Beta 11.17 just resolve bugs that shipped with Stable Version 10.19 in September. Specifically, Garmin has included five bug fixes for Garmin Coach and GroupRide alone.

Moreover, Public Beta 11.17 is said to implement resolutions to issues that could occur when pairing to the inReach Messenger Plus, map track-line errors, and smartphone phone connectivity problems. Furthermore, the new build should address navigation inconsistencies like mismatched arrows and distances, as well as a malfunctioning elapsed timer that could occur when suspending an activity.

Additional bug fixes also include resolving record message gaps in activity files and incorrect recovery heart rate entry values that prevented Garmin Connect from displaying data correctly. Meanwhile, v11.17 should prevent the Edge 1050 from entering Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) mode when it is switched off but a bike alarm is active. On top of that, Garmin has bundled a few features in this quarter's update too, which you can find in the full changelog below:

• Added 10s/30s average power graphical data field.
• Added a confirmation message for successful manual altimeter calibration.
• Added new compass data field.
• Added new map data field.
• GroupRide
  • Fixed GroupRide dynamic glance failing to update with finished ride data.
  • Fixed GroupRide awards getting reset after a power cycle.

• Garmin Coach
  • Fixed an issue where the dynamic area would not update with the Garmin Coach workout.
  • Fixed Garmin Coach workout not showing as complete in the Garmin Coach glance.
  • Fixed issue where device wouldn't show some Garmin Coach plans in the Garmin Coach widget.

• Fixed a crash when processing Bluetooth data.
• Fixed an issue where record messages would fail to record periodically and leave gaps in the activity file when the phone was connected.
• Fixed double radar overlay in the Connect IQ Store.
• Fixed issue where a course with a very slow Virtual Partner could crash the device.
• Fixed issue where elapsed timer would work incorrectly after suspending device during an activity.
• Fixed map track-line issues.
• Fixed mismatching navigation arrow and distance to next arrow.
• Fixed overlapping timed alerts failing to alert.
• Fixed pairing to inReach Messenger Plus.
• Fixed phone connectivity issue.
• Fixed recovery heart rate writing to an incorrect field in an activity file so that Garmin Connect would fail to display it.
• Fixed route recalculation errors after deviating from planned course.
• Fixed the consistency of Climb Pro behavior on a looped ride.
• Fixed various bugs and crashes.
• Lactate Threshold estimates are applied automatically after training with heart rate.
• Muted notifications while bike alarm is set since it was triggering the alarm.
• Prevented device from entering MTP mode when it is turned off but Bike Alarm is active.
• Removed legacy FTP test.
• Updated the jump tone to make it easier to hear.