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technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Fitbit Owners Frustrated with Charge 5 Battery Issues

Fitbit Charge 5 owners are experiencing rapid battery drain and other issues following a recent firmware update, leading to frustration and skepticism despite Google's denial of any problems with the update. Users have reported their devices losing charge within minutes or lasting only 12 hours, compared to days before the update. While some users have not encountered issues, many are expressing dissatisfaction with the limited response from Google and Fitbit, prompting concerns about the fitness tracker's reliability.

via Ars Technica|

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Fitbit Denies Charge 5 Update Bricked Devices

Fitbit denies that a December 2023 software update caused issues with its Charge 5 devices, despite numerous user complaints of unusable devices and short battery life. Google, which owns Fitbit, stated that the problems are not due to the update but did not offer an alternative explanation. Users are advised to update their devices and contact customer service if issues arise, but many are convinced that the software update is to blame and have criticized the lack of effective customer support.

via Yahoo! Voices|

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technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Fitbit Charge 5 Update Woes: Battery Drain and Bricking Issues Plague Users

The recent software update for the Fitbit Charge 5 fitness tracker, version 194.61, is causing severe battery drain and bricking some devices. Users have reported that their trackers die in a day or less after the update, and some devices have become unresponsive and inoperable. Fitbit is not adequately addressing the issue, offering only a 35% discount on new hardware instead of replacing the broken devices. Users are advised to turn off auto-update to avoid installing the faulty update. Fitbit and Google have not yet commented on the matter.

via 9to5Google|

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technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Fitbit Charge 5: Is it Waterproof?

The Fitbit Charge 5 is not waterproof, but it is water-resistant up to 50 meters, making it suitable for swimming. The device automatically initiates water lock when tracking a swim workout, and users can manually initiate water lock to avoid accidental taps. However, it is not recommended to wear the Charge 5 in a sauna or hot tub, and exposure to soaps and shampoos can be harmful to the device.

via Android Authority|

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