Overview
Garmin has started the 50% rollout of Public Beta 31.22 for the Edge 550, Edge 850, and Edge 1050 cycling computers. This is another incremental update on the active 31.xx beta branch, with three targeted fixes covering shifter controls, map display behavior, and ClimbPro data.
Compared with the previous 31.21 release, which focused on Daily Suggested Workouts and Stamina, version 31.22 shifts attention to hardware interaction and navigation-related data fields. These are the kinds of fixes that matter during actual riding, especially for riders who use electronic shifting or rely on ClimbPro for climb pacing.
Update Details
- Devices: Garmin Edge 550, Edge 850, Edge 1050
- Software Version: 31.22 Beta
- Release Date: April 29, 2026
- Channel: Public Beta Program
- Rollout Status: 50% rollout
- Installation Path: Main Menu > System > About > Check For Updates
- Source: Garmin Forums
Garmin Edge 550/850/1050 Beta 31.22 Changelog
According to Garmin's official announcement, version 31.22 includes three fixes:
- Fixed shifter button actions for configurations with more than 4 available buttons
- Fixed map data field locked to track up orientation
- Fixed ClimbPro remaining climb distance on the edit page
Why This Beta Matters
Shifter button actions need to work for all configurations
The shifter fix is especially relevant for riders using electronic drivetrains with more than four available button configurations. Di2, SRAM AXS, and other electronic groupsets can have multiple shift points, and if button actions were not registering correctly, riders would lose reliable gear control during rides.
This fix ensures that the Edge properly handles the full range of shifter button inputs, which is important for anyone who has customized their shift logic or uses additional remote buttons.
Map data field orientation should follow your preference
The second fix addresses a map data field that was locked to track up orientation. On Edge devices, riders often choose between track up and north up depending on the type of riding and personal preference. A data field that ignores that setting reduces the usefulness of the map screen.
This is the kind of UI consistency fix that improves daily riding experience without being dramatic.
ClimbPro distance should be accurate when editing
The third fix targets ClimbPro remaining climb distance on the edit page. ClimbPro is a key feature for riders who want to pace themselves on climbs, and having incorrect remaining distance values during editing undermines confidence in the feature.
For Edge 1050 users especially, where the large screen makes ClimbPro data more prominent, this correction is worth having.
Branch Context: What Changed Before 31.22
Garmin's post also includes the recent branch history:
- 31.21 fixed Daily Suggested Workouts showing on the main menu when toggled off and corrected Stamina Distance/Duration
- 31.20 fixed crashes, Connect IQ lag/freezing, course list stability, elevation profile scaling, weather widget values, and overlay menu behavior
- 31.18 fixed a translation issue that added "Day" to date strings
- 31.15 added gear tracking improvements and fixed several navigation, radar, Strava widget, ClimbPro, shifter summary, and course-related issues
Version 31.22 continues the same stabilization pattern, this time focusing on hardware input and navigation display.
How to Install Beta 31.22
Garmin says you need:
- Enrollment in the Public Beta Program
- A configured Wi-Fi network on the Edge device
- To open Main Menu > System > About > Check For Updates
After downloading, you may need to scroll and manually select Software Update 31.22 to start installation.
If the device shows "Collecting diagnostics...", Garmin asks users to go to:
- Menu > System > Diagnostics > Upload RAM Dump
Should You Install It?
If you are already on the 31.xx beta branch, version 31.22 is a sensible update. The three fixes are targeted and practical, especially for riders who use electronic shifting or rely on ClimbPro during climbs.
Because this is a 50% rollout, some users may not see the update immediately. If it does not appear, check again later.
Conclusion
Garmin Edge 550/850/1050 software version 31.22 Beta is a focused maintenance release. It fixes shifter button actions for multi-button configurations, corrects map data field orientation, and improves ClimbPro remaining climb distance on the edit page.
For beta testers on this branch, this is a straightforward update that addresses real riding scenarios without introducing new risk.
