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[Amazfit] vlachosjm:
The new firmware is by far better in indoor (treadmill) exercise that before.

The estimated mileage is much more close to reality.

The pace calculation was practically useless in the previous version but now it is much, much better.

On the other hand, the changes they did to the buttons use, is awful for me...
[Amazfit] jacolagwa:
Before I bought the watch, I have checked the official info in the app in Help/Amazfit Stratos where I could read what the buttons do (it is still there, btw). I made myself sure that I can fully control the device using only the buttons which is of fundamental importance to me (operating in rain/snow with gloves, etc).

I would NEVER buy a watch without such obvious (to me) functionality. Therefore, from my point of view the new firmware "update" made the watch unusable.

If that's important to you as well, do not update.
[Amazfit] SteffenBerlin:
Same here. 3 buttons were a big selling point. Now they made them useless. Can't image why because it is not the native behavior of their UI. When pressing the upper button one can see scrolling over all widgets. However on all firmwares they have rolled out the new button layout users complain. But they stick on it.
[Amazfit] peca_007:
I had tried to get into the new button arrangement. It is usable together with swiping indoor but total useless outdoor with gloves or at swim pool. That is totally lame.

Good. I still can return watches to seller.
[Amazfit] SteffenBerlin:
With new firmware training load is not calculated any more. It is just 0. Anyone experienced same?
[Amazfit] Wechy77:
No, it works.View attachment 4688632

Sent from my OnePlus5
[Amazfit] xda-smo:
I agree, new buttons concept is useless outdoor by bad weather like snow and rain.

Developper should better work on fix thinks that does not work (like lap time) than destroying what works good.
[Amazfit] SteffenBerlin:
[MENTION=4402161]Wechy77[/MENTION]: Thanks, yesterday it didn't calculate but today it did. I did not reboot nor factory reset. Hopefully it was only a temporary problem.
[Amazfit] zipias:
not the BEST UPGRADE... intuitive button and some new features... you can view stats when paused activity... but the watch is TO SLOW now!! Some one knows what the "activity reminders" do??
[Amazfit] Legaly:
Can I hang up the phone during incoming calls with this new firmware? If it's not possible, how could I make it possible?
[Amazfit] :
Notifications Shortcut

Hi, is there a shortcut for notifications then ? Cheers.
[Amazfit] dersie:
Really nice mapping for the buttons with this update.

Upper button to return to the main face -> logic operation.

Upper button from main face to launch app menu -> better thing to use a watch. older map needed to scrool many many screen to access on apps menu, too annoying.
[Amazfit] 3ze:
hello, I updated to 2.3.8.0 and now I'm having problems with the "auto pause" setting in "outdoor cycling" mode. My "auto pause" is set to "standing still" and not only it doesn't pauses while I'm standing still, it also starts acting weird like vibrating a lot of times... can anyone try this option?

I also tested "auto pause" in "walking" mode and it seems to work fine. Just want to confirm that I'm not the only one...
[Amazfit] :
Salut, je ne trouve un pas un raccourci dans l'aide avec la nouvelle version pour accéder directement aux notifications, avec un doigt sale ça me gène de devoir toucher l'écran.
[Amazfit] dersie:
y'a pas ;)
[Amazfit] xda-smo:
Nice maybe, I just wonder how do you change sport when you are outdoor with frozen scrreen.

Before update 2.3.8.0, it was easy just click down button till you reach your spore and then click middle button to start the activity. Now the only wax is by touch screen with cold and dry finger you have almost no chance to select another sport.

Ce n'est pas vraiment top. L'ancien mapping n'était pas top non plu,s mais au moins les boutons servaient a qqchose.
[Amazfit] Sky007FR:
Buttons are quite useless now. It is not possible anymore to control to watch ONLY with buttons, you need to use the screen which big step back for me.
[Amazfit] dersie:
Same between a Garmin Vivoactive 3 and the Forerunner 645, same watch, One with touch screen (VA3) and other with buttons only (FR645) and not touch screen. Maybe users who want use a (smart)watch with buttons should not choose a watch with a touch screen ?
[Amazfit] lovror:
Latest update 2.3.8.0 is buggy. Sleep screen not working for installed apk layouts, in skiing sport mode altitude is useless, watch keeps vibrating for no reason, recorded data is way off because of auto pause not working right, screen freezes, ... Tested in same enviroment two days in a row. First day old firmware, second day new firmware. How do I downgrade firmware???
[Amazfit] xda-smo:
Amazfit Stratos was not announced as smart watch but as sport watch.

It was announced with buttons function, that's why I bought it. Seems that Amazfit engineer can not make difference between sport watch and phone smart watch.

Just see how lap time was implemented on the Stratos and then it is clear that the Stratos can definitely not being used as multi sport watch as there is no lap info in real time.

Thank you for your help anyway.
[Amazfit] cudi90:
Hello,

I often have the problem when I start a run activity and pause the activity at the red traffic light, then it has often happened that the activity is automatically stopped when the display is touched by the jacket.

I don't know if that's the reason, but the touch screen reacts to random inputs during jogging from time to time and so the activity has often just stopped even though I didn't want it to.

Is it somehow possible to completely disable the touchscreen during an activity and let the Stratos 2 only be operated with keys during that time?

This problem is extremely annoying as it has completely ruined a number of long activities.

Does anyone have a solution?

Thank you very much!
[Amazfit] cesareogallego:
Search "PaceOn" in this forum. This app do that you need
[Amazfit] tibinet:
Everything works for me fine, I don't have issues with buttons, I am OK with it.

However, what I found (as said it here), there is an issue with autostop. Yesterday I went for running, but when I stopped at the traffic lights, auto pause did not work....
[Amazfit] nasosal:
Yes, I tried it too and it does the same vibrating a lot of times and no autopause. Though for cycling I hae set the threshold to 3km. I also have reported to Huami for previous versions that auto-pause had a bug where after the automatically resuming the watch showed directly the first activity screen and not the one the user had selected before automatic-pausing. For my cycling rider I usually scroll the activity to HRM and happened to notice after the autopause/resume the watch showed again the first tab and not the HRM that I had selected before.

BTW I have stopped using auto-pause since it is very buggy.. just waiting for an update that will fix this as well.

---------- Post added at 11:54 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:50 AM ----------

I suppose you have the double tap to wake option in Settings->Common enabled and this is the reason your watch wakes and activates the touch screen? Otherwise when you run an activity and have the watch locked, these is no way with the touch screen to interact. You need to press top or middle button first to unlock, the do whatever you want with the touch screen.
[Amazfit] cudi90:
Okay, I'll try.

How can I manually lock the clock if I have paused an activity while standing at a traffic light?
[Amazfit] grandma_p:
If watch is unlocked cover the display with your hand --> display locked (works through the ambient light sensor).
[Amazfit] cudi90:
Yes, I have already done this several times, but then I often come to the button "Save" and the activity is stopped.

It's really annoying that you can't completely deactivate the touch display during an activity.

Because when jogging I never use the touch display, but always navigate via the keys.

But manual locking by pressing the button doesn't work, but only via the sensor and you often come to "Save".

Has already ruined countless runs... :/
[Amazfit] ocipriano:
I also have ruined several runs and don't know why. Just finished a Run of 12km the amazfit counted 10km don't know why and when passed to Strava it ONLY shows 8,6km. In the previous version this didn't happened. How can I go back to the previous version.
[Amazfit] 3ze:
Ok thank you, then we'll wait... but man, these devs... how I miss the pebble team... why they don't just focus on hardware/platform and release an SDK and a store?
[Amazfit] nasosal:
Haven't used any other fitness watch. For my bike I have a Ciclo computer and then decided to go with Stratos mainly cause I am a Xiaomi fan, and very familiar with Android devices. Also I use the watch at gym and threadmil, too. Since 7 months that I am using the watch I have reported some issue to Huami support.

That latest upgrade release good features (3-fields large datascreen) but included some new bugs as well. Autopause was buggy before, but now is a dissaster. Funny thing is that the watch increases floor counting while riding the bike as well. VO2Max is what I am missing from riding as well, but without connecting to my bike's cadense sensor, measurement will be impossible.

I suppose we are all wating to get a good firmware update with close-to-zero (if that is possible) bugs.
[Amazfit] jacolagwa:
Vivoactive 3 has a single button and it's clear it can't be controlled by the button only.

People like me would NOT by the Stratos if it hadn't 3 buttons and if it couldn't be fully controlled by pressing them (and I would buy it if it hadn't touchscreen). Changing this basic functionality in an update is just ridiculous. In the same way as it would be ridiculous to disable the watch touchscreen in an update!
[Amazfit] lucsmedina:
Folks, after I upgrade to 2.3.8.0 the heart rate stopped works... Anyone get same problem? :confused:
[Amazfit] saarakura:
No.... on mine is working fine!
[Amazfit] Coletivo37:
My music controls (music from telephone) is missing. Anyone with the same problem?
[Amazfit] frerlip:
My mains concern with the version 2.3.8.0 is battery drain.about 70% drained in one day without any GPS activity ... My watch was lasting 6 days with version 2.3.7.0. I want it back !

I just don't understand how is that difficult to revert a firmware upgrade.

Isn't it an install of one (any) version, just as it were the new version ?

God damn this ...
[Amazfit] dersie:
and also a side swipe on the case for scrool UP and DOWN without touch the screen.
[Amazfit] le.pipo007@gmail.com:
help!!!

hi, for me, since 2.3.8.0 firmware, no more touch screen, the button is ... ****, and no more synchronisation with my iphone ! i'm alone?

How can i downgrade to 2.3.7.0, stock firmware. ? please help me!

if i shutdown the stratos, wait few min, the touch screen come back (not all the start), but only few minutes!

help!!!
[Amazfit] matheusfaleiro:
I got the same problem after the update. The HR light is not flashing anymore, or sometimes it blinks, but it says that I'm not wearing the watch.
[Amazfit] toroHR:
Hi

Since last update I have problem with battery drain. Last 6-8 days battery last only 2 day and before update, I've charge it every 5-7 day. I don't sleep with watch on my hand and this morning I took it and battery was about 70%. After few minutes it simple turned off !!! Like it is fully discharged.

After connecting on charger it shows 0% battery. Please help, something is problem with this update. Is there way to downgrade firmware.

Thx
[Amazfit] Pomp92:
Bought the Stratos mainly for the full button controls, as advertised on their website, and now those buttons are totally useless. Amazfit must revert that change or add the possibility to personalize or select one of the two buttons mode. I wrote also at Amazfit.
[Amazfit] vavris.46:
Jak dostanu zpět do hodinek verzi 2.3.7.0 ? Jestli je to vůbec možné?
[Amazfit] xda-smo:
There is a new "Activity Reminders" in Settings -> Common, to disable it, turn both on then off again.

You can as well on Amazfit Watch Application in App settings -> Weather to disable warnings and reminder.

It will save some more battery life. But I saw as well, with 2.3.8.0 that battery is more quickly discharged with bluetooth belt.
[Amazfit] casabel:
Hi guys , mi8 pro with latest 2.3.8.0 and auto sync does not work, need to open amazfit up to sync. App is always connected with the watch and i receive notifications but data are not auto transfered... Any solution?
[Amazfit] lfom:
It has been like this since a long time ago, it's not related to firmware but it's how Amazfit work now: activity data is only synced if you have internet access and you open Amazfit. The other option is to use "Upload" from watch, which needs connection to WiFi, obviously. Do not turn on "Auto-upload" or "Auto sync" as this may decrease battery life in some cases (mostly a bug, not sure if it was sorted out already).
[Amazfit] casabel:
pff then why there is an autosync option in the watch

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[Amazfit] cumbrianrunner:
I stayed with 2.3.7.0 as I didn't like the sound of the touchscreen use now being a requirement.

Auto data transfer always works perfectly for me with 2.3.5.0, 2.3.6.1 and 2.3.7.0

I do not touch the phone or open Amazfit app, sync happens within 30 seconds usually of saving the activity on the watch, then a Strava sync notifcation is recieved on my phone.

I do not touch the phone, this is automatic if you have a mobile connection or your phone app is within range of your home WIFI.

So if this no longer works with 2.3.8.0 it seems like yet another regression.
[Amazfit] jkjelds:
Any news regarding adding the promised golf application or has it been dropped by the company?

Would love to use it to measure distance for golf
[Amazfit] Cleebers:
since this update my GPS and compass no longer works - anyone else had this? and found a solution?

thanks..
[Amazfit] raulb1973:
he comprado un stratos 2 version ingles y al actualizarlo he intentado ponerlo en español, el caso es que no encuentro la opcion settings para cambio de lenguaje

alguien sabe comodebo acerlo?
[Amazfit] Eldachos:
It seems I have some defective watch. After this upgrade, everything is working just perfect for now. No longer 29 pool laps instead of 30. No glitches. I suppose I will need the next update for something not to be working :D
[Amazfit] dharkai:
Give feedback!

I encourage EVERYONE to send a feedback to Huami about this FW. I totally agree with others who complained about hard buttons' functionality after this update. Developer MUST see that they did something completely wrong.

I cannot even imagine the approach behind this change. The main advantage of this model is (was) the set of hard buttons. Now those cannot be used for navigation among functions. Upper button can be used now to jump to the "unnecessary functions' group" and back - ridiculous.
[Amazfit] AntrikoS:
I just factory resetted my watch after searching almost everything in google because I thought the buttons were broken, and now I found this...

Seriously, I have an open application let's say weather, middle button works like "enter", bottom button works like "back" and top button works as "back" too? Can you confirm that this is the way it works on you too?

If this is intentional then WTH? What's the difference of the 1st button from the 3rd one I don't get it.

I was kinda dissapointed because I thought the watch was broken but now I feel like even more dissapointed.
[Amazfit] Pomp92:
I already sent a feedback about the terrible new buttons user interface. :(
[Amazfit] vilus:
big issues with 2.3.8.0

hi everyone. Since last upgrade (2.3.8.0) I have lots of GPS issues. the watch has been working ok with previous FW.

2 days ago, no GPS fix (not a single one during 1.5h )

today, the total distance showed 10.3km instead of 14km but on strava, I got only 4.3km (!!!) so I checked on the watch & it seems the GPS only worked for the last 24min (out of 1.5 hour) the rest beeing calculated with movement...

the HR is totally wrong, WAY to high (220+ instead of 160)

I will report on amazfit website.

I am very disapointed :rolleyes:
[Amazfit] boki_sub:
Same here! Wrote to Amazfit.

And now, I just saw this post..

Already sent my old watch to service, got new one as replacement.

After update, there is same problem with button functions again.

I will be waiting for new update, and hoping that Amazfit will solve problem with button configuration.
[Amazfit] nayandey79:
Hi, I have used the installer of the version 2.3.7 in this thread :

https://xdaforums.com/smartwatch/amazfit/fw-tool-stock-international-firmware-t3764636

And maybe I was lucky but I got my buttons back and did not loose any data.

Now I just wait for the next update...
[Amazfit] SirJazz:
I cant post their contact page, because I am a new user, but its 1 click on google.

Just tell them the new button layout sucks.

They wrote me a generic response:

"Thank you for contacting Amazfit Customer Support. We apologize if the products caused you any inconvenience.

We appreciate your feedback and thoughts. Your email will be shared with the team as we look for ways to improve our product and the user experience.

Here are some changes for 2.3.8.0 Version:

1. When using daily functions;

a. Short press on the upper button to return to the dial directly on any interface, press the list of applications on the dial interface;

b. Short middle button functionality unchanged;

c. Lower button press to change to the previous layer interface on any interface. If the current tab is at the widgets layer, return directly to the dial.

2. After unlocking in sports

a. Press upper button to alter motion;

b. Middle button short press is for selection;

c. Short press the button to change the motion control option. The option can be cycled.

- Widget layout adjustments

1. The right side of the dial becomes only up to two widgets, and the rest are placed in the watch application list (need to wait for the latest App push);

2. The “sports record” on the left side of the dial is moved into the watch application list.

- Optimized in motion interface

1. Increase the motion control interface in the interface during the movement, and slide to the right by sliding in the movement;

2. After pausing, support to switch to other motion data interface by sliding.

Please feel free to contact us if you need any additional assistance or have any other comments. Cheers and have an excellent day!

"

Maybe the will change it back when we all write them.... so go ahead guys, do your thing.
[Amazfit] vilus:
what website / email address should we report issues ? I wrote to amazfit US & they kinda gave me a generic answer : :rolleyes:

Hi Amazfit User,

Thank you for contacting Amazfit Customer Support. We apologize if the products caused you any inconvenience.

Could you please let us know where and when you purchased your device? May I have a screenshot of your order proof?

May I know more details about your issue? As for the GPS issue, could you please send us a screenshot of the detailed Routes and graph within the app?

Your GPS issue may be solved by the following:

1) Check if you have the newest app version as well as the newest firmware. If not, please update.

2) Before searching GPS, please connect the watch with your phone and sync Agps.

3) Try searching in an open space.

Please connect your watch with your app, and then pull down home page of the app to sync manually. If the issue continues, please close the app, turn off and on the Bluetooth, reboot your watch, restart the app and try syncing again. You can also erase the app cache data and sync manually the AGPS data to have a try. Hope this info helps.

Regarding heart rate monitor, it may be caused by the following:

1) Not wear it properly

Inaccurate heart rate readings appears to be due to the fit of the device band itself. A loosely fitting band that moves around at all, or that has notable gaps between the device and the skin, can easily cause an inaccurate reading. For the most accurate heart rate readings, you will want to be sure you’re wearing the device on the top of your wrist and it's fairly snug against your skin.

2) irregular movements

Rhythmic movements, such as running or cycling, give better results compared to irregular movements, like tennis or boxing. We advises tightening your watch band for workouts to reduce any chance of false readings, then loosening it when you’re done.

3)Skin perfusion/environment affect performance

As the heart rate sensor is basically a pulse oximeter which monitors the perfusion of blood to the dermis, it’s prone to inaccuracies.That’s because skin perfusion — a measure of how much blood flows through your skin — varies significantly from person to another.

Especially the ones who have dark skin, hairy wrists, tattoo, and scar.

4)Light sensors on the back of the device are obstructed

If you’re seeing a reading that doesn’t look quite right, please check the following:

1)Take a second measure if you thought the reading isn't right.

2) Keep it close to your skin

3) Clean the heart rate sensor

Soak a cotton swab with rubbing alcohol and clean the surface of the sensor on the back of the device.

Make sure that no debris from the swab is left behind.

Wipe with a dry cloth or tissue.

Any update, please let us know. We are more than happy to help.

Sincerely,

Joanna

Amazfit Support

********LAST MINUTE UPDATE******

I just received fw2.3.9.0 update notification, that describes the issue I was experiencing.

I'll try that update !

*********** ok no problem so far with 2.3.9.0 ***************

2 runs (11km, lots of turns, 14km straight ) & GPS steady + HR OK
[Amazfit] darona:
Heart rate and GPS not working. Firmware 2.3.9.0

I have the same problem. Furthermore, the GPS is not working anymore.

I have installed the firmware 2.3.9.0

I'm trying to find out how to perform a firmware downgrade.

Anybody can help me please?
[Amazfit] darona:
I've performed the downgrade to 2.3.7.0 Saratoga's version via: https://xdaforums.com/smartwatch/amazfit/fw-tool-stock-international-firmware-t3764636

Heart rate is still failing, but at least GPS is working now.
[Amazfit] uvys:
I had different problems, but in my case only factory reset fixed my problems (Settings->Device->Factory reset).
[Amazfit] Brambujansse:
Side buttons

The update is a complete failure! The side buttons are worthless now. Since this problem there were a couple updates, but this problem is still not solved. I asked myself what kind a morons are working there.
[Amazfit] Mr.Richie:
I am really pissed of by new buttons action. I would like to have option in settings to choose what type of buttons action i prefer...
[Amazfit] iscao:
Hi there,

I bought a new Stratos but for what i read there is some dislikes on firmware updates so it's very likely the watch when it connects to wifi ask for update. Simple question:

Because all the bugs and erros do you RECOMMEND or DO NOT RECOMMEND update the watch?

Regards
[Amazfit] nasamorpheus:
Just update to the latest version 2.3.10.4. probably you will have to update 2 times, first on 2.3.8.0 then on 2.3.10.4.

Its working good with last update.
[Amazfit] gkarjee:
Stratos cadence issue post latest firmware update

Hi friends, need help..I had updated to stratos latest firmware 2.3.10.4 few days back and since then it's not measuring the cadence correctly..infact there is huge anomaly. My average cadence is coming to around 100 now which is not possible. Earlier I used to have cadence of 160 to 190 on an average.

Pl help me in getting this sorted out. Always be thankful to you.

Regards,

gaurav
[Amazfit] richierg:
I most certainly IS crappy. You can't use the screen in the wet or with gloves. I've unlocked the boot loader and reverted the mappings so that the physical buttons can navigate the activity types properly. A crazy choice by the developers. Had it not been for the hack to revert this would have seen me bin the phone.