June EXR update 1.54.5: Smaller update, stronger stability improvements
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As announced in previous updates, EXR 1.54.5 focuses on improving stability, connectivity, and overall session reliability. While this update is relatively small, it delivers several important fixes and quality-of-life improvements that make rowing sessions smoother and more consistent.
The update will be rolled out gradually across all platforms over the coming days. You can check for updates in the App Store / Play Store or wait for the app to update automatically.
Upgrades and fixes:
- Added support for additional Merach rowing machines, expanding compatibility with more devices
- Improved connection stability for cable-based rowing machines, making reconnecting during sessions smoother
- Improved Bluetooth connection stability
- Heart rate monitor data can now appear on the connection screen even without a rowing machine connected
- Fixed a bug where reconnecting during a session could reset workout progress
- Increased time needed for timer in a session to pause automatically
- Rowing in Boston can now trigger random visual events
- A message is now displayed on the Session overview report indicating when your weekly streak will reset
- Visually updated the "Failed to save data to the server" message
- Fixed visual issue that would make other rowers arround you stutter
- Fixed clipping issue when rowing under a bridge in Henley
- Fixed achievements and challenges not appearing correctly in the session report
- Additional stability improvements and bug fixes
What’s coming up with EXR’s July update 1.55:
Summer Challenge: A new Summer Challenge will be introduced in July. It will focus on keeping you active and motivated throughout the summer season, with progression and rewards linked to your rowing activity. More details will follow as the final format takes shape.
Expanded Refer a Friend system: The Refer a Friend system will be expanded with new unlockable rewards. Inviting friends will become even more rewarding, with additional cosmetic items and extras added to the system for both you and your friends.
Ongoing polish & improvements: Update 1.55 will also include a number of smaller improvements across the app. These updates focus on refining the overall experience, improving stability, and making sessions feel smoother and more consistent. You can also expect new routes to be added in the upcoming major update. There will be so much to look forward to!
Row together, stay consistent, and take on new group goals during June’s challenges
June brings a fresh set of monthly challenges focused on consistency, participation, and group engagement:
- Finish 3 group events — Row together, win together and earn 150 X-Coins.
- Row 10 days in training mode — Stay consistent, show up and row to earn 300 X-Coins.
- Finish 7 group events — Push your squad to the limit with maxed-out team goals and earn 350 X-Coins.
EXR 1.54.5 is all about polishing the experience and making every session feel smoother and more reliable. Small update. Big improvements behind the scenes.
Want to see what’s coming next for EXR? Take a look at our roadmap and discover what we’re building next.
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