Garmin has released a quick software patch for its current-generation bike computers. The new beta software update, version 31.71, is now rolling out to users of the Edge 1040, Edge 840, and Edge 540 devices.
The release comes just three days after Garmin distributed beta build 31.69 to the same device family.
Critical Startup Fix Included
- Fixed some devices failing to fully start up.
This fast turnaround is designed to address a critical system bug introduced in the previous release. According to Garmin’s official changelog, version 31.71 fixes an issue where some Edge units failed to complete their boot sequence and start up properly.
Cyclists who experienced frozen loading screens or startup failures after the 31.69 installation should find their devices operating smoothly once upgraded to build 31.71.
How to Install the Update
Users enrolled in Garmin’s Public Beta Program can download the update over-the-air.
To check for and install the latest build, make sure your Edge device is connected to a known Wi-Fi network and follow these steps:
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Open the Main Menu on your Edge device.
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Go to System.
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Select About.
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Tap Check For Updates.
Note to users: If you see “Collecting diagnostics…” go to Menu > System > Diagnostics > Upload RAM Dump.
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