Polar Grit X Won't Let Me Start Workout (Run) at 8% - Directs Me to Charge the Watch
My watch has been acting in a way that has bothered me for the last few months - something new that arose after a few years of owning the watch. If my battery dips below 9%, the Grit X won't let me start a workout (at least, it won't let me start a GPS run with no HR monitor). I'm not sure why this behavior was baked into whatever new version of firmware I installed (I don't remember exactly when, but maybe a few months ago is when I noticed the behavior). But I strongly prefer the old behavior of just informing me my watch is low on battery and letting me decide whether or not to assume the risk of starting the workout and potentially losing the data when the battery dies. I only use 3-5% of battery at a time for my short 30-45 minute jogs anyway. It is a frustrating experience to get ready to run, head outside, and notice my battery dropped from 10% (where it was yesterday) to 8% and because of that arbitrary line in the sand, I now have to head back in and charge the watch for a little bit.
Is there any plan to bring this original functionality back?
ETA: not sure if actual company employees frequent this subreddit. Let me know if not, and I can submit the feedback another way.