Blaze Firmware Update - 17.8.104.1 [Closed]

[AndrewFitbit]

Update 4/12/16:

Hey all,

As of yesterday, the firmware update for Blaze should be available to everyone. As is common with initial updates, this version focuses on stability improvements and bug fixes. We're looking forward to delivering feature improvements with future updates so stay tuned! 

Update 4/5/16:

I've addressed some things I've seen come up in this thread in a post I made here. Check it out! 

Hey! While it is April 1st, the Blaze firmware update to version 17.8.104.1 is no joke. As usual, we're rolling out the update in waves, and we hope to have everyone updated soon.

This release includes the following:

• General improvements
• Minor bug fixes

Any questions, just let us know. 

[racertempo]

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@ChaneRZ wrote:

This is bs, gonna go with Apple Watch. Returning the Blaze. 

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Enjoy daily charging   Either way, the products don't make sense to compare to each other, but if you have an Apple and are happy with it I don't blame you for going back to it.  

[Belanna84]

That's exactly why I chose Fitbit. I already need to bother charging my
phone and my tablet almost daily; I don't want to add my watch to the list.
If fitbit is going to add more watchfaces and the ability to turn off the
bluetooth (usefull also to conserve battery at night when it wouldn't find
my phone anyhow) I'm gonna be really happy with my choice

[SassyPants-21]

Hi
I don't know about your Blaze. But this morning. I got a motivation to move or take 250 steps. And I am LOVING It!!!!!!!

[racertempo]

It appeared for many others as well, probably everyone.  It is move 250 steps every hour for a period of time that you can define or modify in the setting of that section.....or you can delete it from your app, like I have done with food, water, calories, distance, and a few others.  Nice addition though.

[Belanna84]

For some very strange reasons my Blaze still says firmware17.8.102.7 but I
got it too! I really like this feature!

[super123]

@ Andrew Are we getting whatsapp integration with the new firmware update?

[Belanna84]

If it is usefull I already get whatsup notifications... I can choose from
the app to get either whatsup Skype or sms notifications....

[super123]

@Belanna84, I believe you are using Android phone. I was referring Whatsapp integration with Fitbit Blaze for IPhone

[Belanna84]

Yes I am. Sorry I'm still new to this and I didn't know there was a
difference on ios

[FSDrew]

Does the Hourly Activity tracker send a notification to the Blaze when the user has been idle too long, or is it just tracked via the app/dashboard? 

[Koshka]

I did not get this.  I haven't had the new firmware update either.  Are the reminders to move tied to the firmware update?

[Rich_Laue]

The hourly tracker is an update to the app, not the firmware.

As for some people having the firmware update available while others so not, is because Fitbit rolls or out over the course of several days.

Why is this, just to keep the servers from crashing. 

The first time a firmware was released to all at the same time, the server promptly craahed.

In with you still waiting.

[Koshka]

Hmmm...I have the most up to date iOS app and don't get the hourly tracker option on it.  I do have it on Fitbit Connect, but not on the mobile app.  Is this actually working to give the reminder to move?

[Flipper97]

I haven't noticed a reminder but there are dots that represent each hour and it will tell you how many hours you did at least 250 steps. I plan on setting alarms at 10 minutes to the hour each hour and if I'm not at 250 steps yet, I can do it. Kind of a work around until they make an update. 

[Yorkie10]

Do you mean the firmware update has a selection for Whatsapp and others on IOS? That is great.

[nisha1179]

ive been searching for the answer to this all day lol

[SunsetRunner]

Are you getting a reminder to move on the blaze? Or just seeing results in the app?

[racertempo]

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@IW1206MT wrote:
Are you getting a reminder to move on the blaze? Or just seeing results in the app?

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It is not on the Blaze currently.  And even the app is not a "reminder to move", just a section that tracks how many hours you walked 250 steps or more, which is new to the app, for any fitbit tracker.

[adler13]

What about an idle alert to get you moving after 50-60 min of not moving??

[hawkyou]

I don't see this anywhere in the application. What are you talking about? Thanks