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Blaze Firmware Release - 17.8.301.4 [Closed]

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9/23 Update:

 

See the new firmware thread here

 


9/22 Update:

 

For those that have the firmware update already, new clock faces have been re-enabled.

 

We've continued the rollout process. If you don't yet have the update, please be patient. We'll post updates about the rollout when we have more information.

 


9/19 Update:

 

Hey everyone - it seems like we're struggling to maintain civil conversation on this topic, so I'm going to go ahead and lock the thread. We'll open a new thread once the firmware update goes into wider distribution. Until then, here are answers to the questions that keep getting asked here:

 

When will I be able to download the latest update?

The update is on hold while our team addresses an issue found at the beginning of the release. Once their work is complete, we will start rolling it out again. We generally don't announce specific dates or timeframes, but you will see the update on your dashboard as soon as it is available. The only thing you need to do right now is wait patiently.

 

Why did you release the latest update to only a small percentage of users?

We've done tons of testing on this new firmware, but there can still be unexpected issues when we release it. If every Blaze customer updated at once, those surprises would affect everyone. Instead, we use an incremental release to observe and address issues on a relatively small scale. We definitely want the best experience possible for our Blaze customers, and a slow, cautious release helps accomplish that goal.

 

If only 5% of Blaze users have the update now, does that mean 10% will have it next week and 15% will have it the week after? Won't that take forever?

Nope! We aren't moving in 5% increments. We started the release at 5% and will increase it in much larger increments once we are confident that it's good to go. You should receive it soon.

  

Why haven't you communicated this information to customers?

All this information was previously posted in this thread, and also added to the lead post. Any time you find a discussion of an emerging issue or a newly-released update, make sure to check the first post for the latest information. We aim for clear, concise, transparent, and frequent communication - you should always find what you need in the lead post.


9/15 Update:

 

The new Blaze update is currently available only to a very small percentage of users, as we are troubleshooting some emerging issues. It will be released more widely soon. Once it is available, you will see a banner at the top of your website or mobile app dashboard. Thanks for your patience!


 

Hey everyone! Robot Happy

 

We're rolling out a new update for Blaze, release notes below: 

 

  • In addition to call, text, and calendar event notifications, thirdpartyapps.jpgyou can receive notifications from email and other third-party apps on your tracker.Common emojis also appear. Keep in mind all notifications currently on your tracker will be deleted after the update.
  • You can receive reminders to move throughout the day.
  • Five new clock faces are available. Navigate to your device settings and check them out!

 

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This release also resolves the following issue:

  • Some users reported that auto-brightness was too dim or delayed.

 

Important to note: A sync is required after a manual shutdown or a battery drain in order to show the correct time on Blaze. This is especially important for your activity tracked by Blaze because you'll want to make sure it's associated with the current date and time.

 

The initial wave of users will receive the update starting September 12th, 2016, and will eventually be rolled out to everyone within a few days. If the update to the latest firmware version is not yet available for your Blaze, just hang tight!

Andrew | Community Moderator, Fitbit

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@JessieA87 wrote:

Any idea when this is going to hit the UK and the Charge HR's?


Not sure they can get the Blaze Firmware to run on the Charge Smiley Happy

 

I'd guess that the roll out will depend on uptake and loading of their servers, as well as feedback from here and other routes.

 

I've only had my Blaze for 4 days, I'll just sit and wait.  No hurry.

 

(only bought the Blaze after my old Charge HR screen stopped working, took me over 19 months to break it!)

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Anyone recived this update in Norway?
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Still patiently waiting for the update to hit my phone
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I only want the reminder to move on the HR! 🙂

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@Tao75 Ja i dag tidlig, but it **ahem**ed up my Blaze. Stuck in a restarting mode and the screen are not functional....

 

Don`t update until fitbit adress this issue! 

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Mine updated just fine and I am getting notifications from everything except Facebook. It is setup correctly too. Have no new clock faces and app shows reminders to move is turned on but no vibrations on fitbit
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What about the problem with the steps and distance not working correctly?
Has that been fixed??
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I probably won't get my update till tomorrow maybe
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Any idea if when the touchscreen issue will be solved?
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Mine just keeps rebooting and i do not have the ability tomove between screens
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Thanks alot. Hope the new firmware could solve my sync problem.

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@SanFit I don't think you're going to be able to install the update if you can't sync. Maybe you should contact Fitbit for a replacement?

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Got promoted to update, started update, changed clock face = stuck on "today" page, had to troubleshoot and basically restart and removed device then repaired to my account. Super glitchy update.
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@AndrewFitbit So if only the watch faces are missing (rest of the update worked) do I need to do anything? Or just wait for the watch faces to reappear? 

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@Laneteresa I've moved your post from the extended notification thread, i don't want to hijack that thread, to the thread about the latest firmware hiccup.. Please review some of the posts above, there are a few others at have this issue. 

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Same problem. No clock faces, I mean NONE show up in the app!
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I updated last night. All is fine. Was able to select a new watch face but today in the app the watchfaces are empty. Nothing there.
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@ThePreacher wrote:
I updated last night. All is fine. Was able to select a new watch face but today in the app the watchfaces are empty. Nothing there.

https://community.fitbit.com/t5/Blaze/New-Blaze-Clock-Faces/td-p/1557514

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Sorry @Xehinz the reason it took so long to be released is because their was extensive testing and troubleshooting done on this release. Two weeks ago it was found to be incomparable with the soon to be released iOS update. 

I suppose that unforeseen problems may pop up. 

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Hi, can anyone from Fitbit let me (and those others affected) know what is being done regarding the devices that upgraded but now are unresponsive and stuck in a reset loop.
I was assured an email from support but that has not appeared in the last 24 hrs.
Just anything. Even an acknowledgement that it is being looked into???
Thanks

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T.Wilson
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