Suunto Software update Q1 (2.53.42)

Elipsus

As the owner of a 9PP, I must say I was impressed how many new features the watch got since I got it in 2023.
It had to end sometimes, but still, that’s more software support than my previous phone had lol.

Considering the watch still looks like almost brand new, and that the design is still unmatched, I will definitely keep it for a few years more (I do have to change the battery tho)

Horizontal_2

Not a big issue. Just interesting

Had to install the Outback Adventure on the Vertical 2. I think to solve the problem of the default watchface on the anniversary edition.

Is it known if the battery drain issue with the Vector is solved?

isazi

@Horizontal_2 in my opinion should be better with this firmware, but I believe by design some watchfaces consume more battery than others.

Manuel Extreme

It is now also possible to enable/disable audio notifications for workouts and vibration. Great!

gerasimos

@aiv4r amoled clarity screen wins in this major update… i

Mitch9

Wow, really amazing update with lots of new features! Sadly not (yet) for my SV1! Thanks anyway!

Tieutieu

Not very surprised that my SV1 don’t get same update for now. I hope it will get climb 3.0 updates that are very cool and bring back the current segment zoom level that was missing especially when there were waypoints on route.
Let’s try this update on my SRs, a lot of cool things ! Well done !

aiv4r

@Dimitrios-Kanellopoulos Ahh good to read that. Because this sounded like - “maybe maybe but most likely not”

@Dimitrios-Kanellopoulos said in Suunto Software update Q1 (2.53.42):

We are working on enabling new software features for this device in the future, although at this time we cannot confirm when they will arrive or what they will include.

Manuel Extreme

Now the only thing missing is the ability to set pace zones and threshold heart rate for swimming (currently, TSS(s) load on Suunto is calculated in an unknown way…)

EzioAuditore

@Dimitrios-Kanellopoulos Great job Mitso and all the Suunto team

Théo Tuphé

Just for info, pace and power zones are still reset when rebooting the watch

Great update tho !

Highlands

@Dimitrios-Kanellopoulos Awesome update. Thank you very much

snow*

Dimitrios-Kanellopoulos One step beyond

Edit: I updated the device on my way home and have just been for a run around the neighbourhood. So far, so good: no technical issues and all the settings have remained the same (options, S+, etc.). I can’t comment on the battery yet; it’s still too early to tell.

isazi

@Théo-Tuphé you mean after a firmware update? Because rebooting the watch should not do that

Théo Tuphé

@isazi Didn’t test after rebooting after updating the watch (by holding upper button on Suunto Race S) but before the update yup it resetted pace and power zones, and after updating the watch, the zones were reset again

Théo Tuphé

*only the pace zones (for running), not the power zones, sorry

GiPFELKiND

@Théo-Tuphé yep only pace zones. But at my Vertical2 its after every Softreset the same. All pace Setting reset

Matúš

@Dimitrios-Kanellopoulos said in Suunto Software update Q1 (2.53.42):

Information about other devices
• Suunto 9 Peak Pro
Due to hardware limitations, Suunto 9 Peak Pro will not receive further software updates adding new features. Its last feature update was released in January 2026. However, the device will continue receiving new watch faces and compatible SuuntoPlus Apps.

@dimitrios-kanellopoulos, I understand the watch hardware limitations, but the last firmware update (January 2026) is really not bug free!

A lots of users have widely reported back light issues, i.e., back light stucks and wont turn off automatically, OHR sensor (still) turns off during night (long-standing bug…)… Personally, I’m still running 2.48.16 since is more stable that 2.50.26.

So, will Suunto address these bugs or a really great watch will stay forever buggy?

isazi

@GiPFELKiND weird, my pace zones have not been changed by this update, and nothing has ever changed after rebooting the watch

Bigb0zz

@GiPFELKiND I have the same issue on my Vertical 2. Pace zones reset every time after a soft reset.