Blaze Firmware Release - 17.8.301.8

[AndrewFitbit]

Firmware version 17.8.301.8 - Resolves a syncing issue with Apple iOS version 10.2

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Workout mode missing? Not a problem! Just follow the steps for adding it back. 

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 Hey everyone! 

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

• In addition to call, text, and calendar event notifications, you 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!

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.

[FitgirlCCP]

I wish the workout option had not been removed under the exercise tab. I've done workout classes that didn't get recognized by the Blaze. It was a fantastic option before

[azsympitch]

I got the new update. Nice work on the faces and idle alert. One problem though- the idel alert is not working. It does not vibrate or anything so how do I get it to work? I've tried restarting the Blaze and it still doesn't work. Ideas?

[Rich_Laue]

@FitgirlCCP this forum has a simple search, I found plenty of solved hits that are about what you have experianced. Here is a second hit that gives a fix. 

@azsympitch you say you did the two button restart, try a shutdown that will be found under settings. Also check your sdttings, making an adjustment will force updating them to the tracker due omg the next sync. 

[radio1370]

Why won't my Blaze update with the latest Firmware Release? It syncs just fine, but when I try to release it (with a full battery charge, like requested), it looks for the Blaze, then connects to the Blaze, then tells me it's updating for about 10 seconds before telling me it failed. I've tried it on my cell phone, I've tried it with the dongle, what gives?????

[EvilFurryOne]

Can confirm I have the same issue. Though I have just tried my phone for updating.

[azsympitch]

I tried to do a restart from the menu and I changed the face of the dispplay to force an sync. Neither worked. What's next?

[pjw400]

I have noticed after I have updated to the new firmware, the "Workout" tab in Exercise is no longer there. I only have a tab for Run, Bike, Treadmill, Elliptical, Weights. How am I supposed to track my aerobic workout?

[pjw400]

Same here. I use the Workout tab for my aerobic exercise.

[Jenn15]

You can go in and manually add the workout tab.

[NanaFields]

It didn't get removed. I moved it to the first spot and it is there now on
mine

[NanaFields]

Move it to the first spot on your list and it will be back on the Blaze

[pjw400]

Thanks Jenn, Nana and everyone. I have just went to the settings to remove the checkmark from the Workout tab in the Exercise Shortcuts and rechecked the tab and resync the watch. The Workout tab have reappeared. Thanks again everyone.

[Amaforshort]

Hello there!

I love the new face-options on the Blaze!

Great job FitBit gurus!

I've chosen the  "Movement" face, and I would love to see how many steps I've taken (as the picture depicts), instead I see number of calories burned. Where do I change that?

Thank you!

[The_Lion]

Movement face? There is only Moment. Do you mean that? Guys, take care of auto correction while typing. It's really hard to read texts with wrong words inside because of just typing and not reading before sending.

If you mean Moment, than tap on it. So you can change what is shown on it.

[Amaforshort]

Hello The_Lion,

Apologies!

Yes, I meant moment.

Thank you for both, correcting me and for answering my question

hitting the nail right on the head :-).

THANK YOU!

[SarieVDM]

I've updated my Blaze with the latest software and now the "workout" feature is missing????why...now it's only weights, run, bike, treadmill, elliptical.....

[The_Lion]

Open the app, choose it again and then sync.

[Driver8666]

@Amaforshort

Try tapping the date area. 

[Amaforshort]

That's the trick. 🙂 Thank you!

[Smerge]

Hello, so after a few weeks with the new blaze update I have had no issues and I am really enjyoing the new notifications.

There are few things I would like to suggest for future updates:

1) Battery: It would be nice to see the battery level on the clock face section. Sometimes I want to know my battery level but I have to swipe to see it. I think it would be more user friendly if it was on the clock face. 

2)Clock Faces: I think the clock faces are ok. It would be nice to be able to have color options though. For example, I like the moment clock face because I can pretty much see everthing that is important (except battery) but it would be nice to change the red numbers to something different. Another cool idea would be to put a picture behind our clock. Maybe an update that allows the user some more personal customization.

3) Music: Not sure what can be done but perhaps some sort of enhancment with the music options.

4) Fitstar: Add some more fitstar workouts

5) Goal acheivment: Add different options when you hit your goal. It is nice to know when you hit your goal but perhaps adding another option to appear to praise you would be nice.

6) App: This one is not for the blaze but for the app. It would be nice to see the full message thread when messaging someone. It is kind of hard to communicate when you only see part of the messages (i.e I only see what the person sends me, I can not see what I send them).