Garmin releases new updates to the Edge 1050 bike computer with a host of bug fixes

The Edge 1050 is still eligible for software v10.19 on Garmin's stable development branch. However, the company has been working on a major new update, which it has been testing publicly as part of its beta program. As a reminder, Garmin launched the development of version 11 at the beginning of the month with the Public Beta version 11.17, which it quickly followed with the Public Beta 11.18.

Since then, Garmin has released Public Beta 11.19 before moving to Public Beta 11.21. For reference, the list of changes between the two versions is very rich in bug fixes and looks like this:

• Fixed data screens with maps showing the wrong layers.
• Fixed erratic grade value after a suspend/resume cycle.
• Fixed the stamina distance units to travel.
• Fixed a crash that could occur when powering off.
• Updated the icon displayed when the Edge is connected to a computer.

However, the total list of improvements between v10.19 and v11.21 expands to almost fifty by our calculations. Please note that your Edge 1050 (currently $699.99 at Amazon) may not have received a notification to download Public Beta 11.21, even if you have enrolled in the Garmin beta program.

As of this writing, the company has only rolled out the new update to a limited number of eligible bike computers for now. As always, you can skip the queue by going to the main menu of the Edge 1050, then selecting System, About and finally Check for Updates. The full list of changes between v10.19 and v11.21 is as follows:

1. Added a graphical data field on average power 10s/30s.
2. Added a message confirming successful manual altimeter calibration.
3. Added a new data field for the compass.
4. Added a new map data field.
5. Added new SRAM gear presets for 13-speed gravel groupsets.
6. Added remote media controls. You can now configure your shift buttons to control media playback.
7. Fixed an issue where heart rate and power zones could overlap.
8. Fixed a crash that could occur when powering off.
9. Fixed a crash when processing Bluetooth data.
10. Fixed being able to use the bell while audio prompts are playing.
11. Fixed an issue where autodetect settings for FTP and LTHR were not respected.
12. Fixed an issue where Garmin Coach workouts were not synced.
13. Fixed an issue where recording messages would periodically fail to save and leave gaps in the activity file when the phone was connected.
14. Fixed return to course calculation requiring a U-turn.
15. Fixed data accuracy on speed graphs.
16. Fixed data screens with maps showing the wrong layers.
17. Fixed the Di2 battery data field to update with the correct battery level.
18. Fixed radar double overlay in the Connect IQ Store.
19. Fixed erratic behavior of note value after a suspend/resume cycle.
20. Fixed an issue where running with a very slow virtual partner could cause the device to crash.
21. Fixed an issue where the elapsed timer would not work correctly after suspending the device during an activity.
22. Fixed an issue where the screen would display “snow” upon power-up.
23. Fixed an issue where the weather widget could have valid data but not display it.
24. Fixed the layout of the map navigation page to show the map scale when a location is selected.
25. Fixed map drawing issues.
26. Fixed mismatch of navigation arrow and distance arrow to next point.
27. Fixed overlapping time alerts not displaying.
28. Fixed pairing with inReach Messenger Plus.
29. Fixed phone connectivity issue.
30. Fixed recovery heart rate being written to an incorrect field in an activity file, so Garmin Connect does not display it.
31. Fixed route recalculation errors after deviating from the planned route.
32. Fixed some text layout issues.
33. Fixed the stamina distance units to travel.
34. Fixed consistency of Climb Pro behavior on a looped course.
35. Fixed truncation of climb length at end of climb prompt.
36. Fixed various bugs and crashes.
37. Lactate threshold estimates are applied automatically after training with heart rate.
38. Mute notifications when bike alarm is activated because it was triggering the alarm.
39. Prevents the device from entering MTP mode when it is turned off but the bike alarm is active.
40. Removed old FTP test.
41. Updated Shimano STEPS terminology to “Shimano E-bike”.
42. Updated the icon displayed when the Edge is connected to a computer.
43. Updated the skip tone to make it more audible.
44. Group tour
    1. Fixed GroupRide dynamic look not being updated with completed ride data.
    2. Fixed GroupRide rewards resetting after a power cycle.
45. Garmin Coach
    1. Fixed an issue where the Live Zone was not updating with the Garmin Coach workout.
    2. Fixed an issue where the Garmin Coach workout was not showing as completed in the Garmin Coach view.
    3. Fixed an issue where the device was not displaying some Garmin Coach maps in the Garmin Coach widget.