Software Update 2.48.16 (2025 November Rain release)

[gone troppo]

@thanasis said in Software Update 2.48.16 (2025 November Rain release):

@Egika said in Software Update 2.48.16 (2025 November Rain release):

Battery drain can generally be caused by certain systems not properly switching off after use.
One is external BT sensors.
Another one could be the GPS chip (and possibly navigation calculation) staying alive after cancelling an activity, etc.
I know that the devs are aware that there are still issues in certain cases and that they will of course be fixed.

In business there is a saying that “time kills deals”. I think that also waiting months for a fix that is somehow pushing people towards alternative offerings which is like losing business.

I assume there is something being baked (like a new firmware) but having a standing issue for soooo long without any official statement/acknowledgment etc (it exists for several months now) is disappointing .

I do see people that were supporting this forum (somehow related to Suunto) not being as active/responsive or enthusiastic in posting anymore … I do understand (or assume) there are reasons behind that but the current situation is sub-optimal .

Yep 100% mate also even if they bring out a new update I’ve lost faith in suunto because the notes from the last update said “battery drain fixed” however it was not fixed was a straight up lie. So when they one day bring out another update that says “battery drained fixed” i will be sceptical to say the least.

certainly if this issue is not fixed soon mine and all my kids future watches will not be suunto. Which is a shame as i have always used suunto.

[GiPFELKiND]

@gone-troppo totally understand. I have the same thoughts

[jjpaz]

@gone-troppo Everyone to Amazfit! No, seriously, I’m eyeing a Coros Dura + watch combo…
We’ll see if the long-awaited update fixes the well-documented current problems.

[cosme.costa]

@jjpaz I do not know if you already own the Dura but if I were you I would lower my expectations, I own one and it works correctly but doesn’t “wooow!!!” me.
Regarding battery life I agree that is a bit frustrating but my guess is that with last update they solve one source of battery drain but they miss the one related to the sensors connections.

[Kraisun Tunta]

@jjpaz Just to add from real experience — battery on the T-Rex 3 Pro drains surprisingly fast too when you’re doing real workouts, GPS running, etc.

Not trying to start a brand war or say one is universally “better,” but honestly…
If you’ve used Suunto before and then go try something like Amazfit or other rugged watches, there’s a good chance you’ll end up back on Suunto eventually.

Why? Stuff like:

Running pace calculations feel more consistent and reliable on Suunto

VO2 max & performance stats are way more detailed (actually useful, not just numbers)

Battery life feels good in real use — unlike some watches (yes, T-Rex 3 Pro included) where it seems to drop faster than expected during workouts

Again, not flaming anyone — just comparing real-world experience.

[jjpaz]

@Kraisun-Tunta

I was just joking about Amazfit, now that they’re “signing” runners and investing in marketing. It was a lame joke.

Much has already been said, all vendors and devices have pros and cons, Suunto, Amazfit, Coros, Garmin. If you search on forums, all of them show advantages and disadvantages. In the end, we can choose the device wich suits better for us and for our needs.
In my case, my SVTS and SRS are sufficient for me even with the excessive battery consumption

I’ve survived Black Friday deals without buying a Coros or a Garmin so I look forward to continuing to enjoy my Suunto watches with fresh and bug_free/bug_fixed software updates.

[Kraisun Tunta]

@jjpaz Honestly, knowing Suunto…
waiting for bug fixes is probably faster than waiting for a new watch face

[cosme.costa]

From what I have read, we won’t get Q4 til January…

[GiPFELKiND]

@cosme.costa whaaaaaaat??? Come on, are they working at new bugs? Or why we have so long to wait for it?

[Kramble]

@cosme.costa said in Software Update 2.48.16 (2025 November Rain release):

From what I have read, we won’t get Q4 til January…

Later are better if bugs will be fixed !

[Josaiplu]

@GiPFELKiND maybe they prefer delaying it to be sure to ensure software quality rather than rushing a release and having again people disappointed
At least it’s what I hope

[The_77]

@GiPFELKiND given that either this year or the year before the Q4 release wasn’t fixed despite the no HR bug for over a month on 9PP - always better to wait

[mabe2k]

@Josaiplu Beta release for testing before Christmas and final release in January would be perfect.

[SuperFlo75]

@Josaiplu Hope dies last

[Josaiplu]

@mabe2k open beta phases would be the best addition to avoid bug released to the mass imho, already explained this here and there but if suunto conduct such they are only opened to field testers, sound easier to collect valuable feedback rather than complains but lack of large test samples

[OutdoorMan]

@Josaiplu there was one attempt for an open beta some time ago, not sure why this was dismissed. I think it would help Suunto massively, as a lot of bugs are reported by users, and not by testers.

[Egika]

I don’t know the internal discussion about open beta tests, but I do know that it requires more than just providing s firmware to the public.
You need to make sure to have the tools and processes to gather feedback from the public. It needs to be reviewed, sorted, reproduced, etc. And if reports don’t contain full logs and a minimum set of needed information it is a hell lot of work to finally find out that there probably is no bug, but a user error…

Just saying, not arguing. Not everything is done in seconds. Also not sure what conclusions Suunto has drawn from the last open beta. But I bet they do have some.

[enriqueescoms]

@cosme.costa uppsss (vaya por dios)

[2b2bff]

@OutdoorMan said in Software Update 2.48.16 (2025 November Rain release):

there was one attempt for an open beta some time ago, not sure why this was dismissed.

This has been a day before the official release, I seem to remember. Not really that helpful, if you want to incorporate feedback…

[Brad_Olwin]

@Josaiplu said in Software Update 2.48.16 (2025 November Rain release):

@mabe2k open beta phases would be the best addition to avoid bug released to the mass imho, already explained this here and there but if suunto conduct such they are only opened to field testers, sound easier to collect valuable feedback rather than complains but lack of large test samples

Be careful what you wish for as Suunto open betas need to be much more stable than the beta versions the field testers use. You would not be happy with the versions we test as there are often significant issues. Several of us post here to help the community and help clarify issues. When firmware is released there are likely minor bugs that no one else caught but the major ones are typically found.
It takes time and resources to post open betas and these likely delay firmware releases so you cannot have it all.
I keep the watches that I purchase on production firmware to follow up on bugs reported by the community. Some issues I can replicate, some I cannot.