Latest Fitbit update removed ability to edit workout activities

So, you finally gave in to Fitbit’s relentless reminders and updated your app, only to find yourself wrestling with a whole new set of problems? You’re not alone. Fitbit’s latest update, v4.23, which started rolling out around August 20, 2024, has left many users longing for the good old days when editing workout data was as simple as a few taps.

The ability to edit your workouts is an essential feature for those who like their fitness stats neat and accurate, but it seems to have vanished after the latest Fitbit app update on Android and iOS. Whether you’re a swimmer, a runner, or even an avid horseback rider, users are reporting that attempts to edit incorrectly recorded exercises are met with stubborn resistance from the app. You make the changes, hit save, and then…nothing. The app smugly reverts back to its original mistake.

Now, before you start throwing your Fitbit out the window, it’s important to know that this isn’t just you. The issue has been widely reported across Fitbit’s community forums. And yet, as of now, no clear solution is in sight.

Interestingly, the problems appear to have started right after Fitbit’s gentle nudge (read: stern warning) to update the app before September 30, 2024. They claimed that sticking with the older versions would cause performance issues, but what they didn’t mention was that the new version might introduce its own set of headaches. If you’ve updated, you’re likely feeling the pain; if you haven’t, well, you might want to think twice before hitting that update button.

Of course, not all hope is lost. A Fitbit forum product expert confirmed earlier this week that a fix is in the works. But don’t hold your breath waiting for a fix — they haven’t provided a timeline, so for now, you might be stuck manually calculating your workouts or simply accepting that your Fitbit thinks your rowing session was a swim.

The issue has been escalated and the team is working on a fix. Unfortunately, we don’t have any idea on how long it will take to rollout the fix. If I learn of any updates, I’ll report back.

In the meantime, a feature request has been filed in Fitbit’s community, asking — no, pleading — for the return of the edit function. It’s already gaining traction, with upvotes piling up. If this missing feature has left you frustrated, you can add your voice to the growing chorus demanding its return.

So, what’s the takeaway here? If you haven’t updated your Fitbit app yet, proceed with caution. And if you have, well, hang in there. Hopefully, a solution is on the horizon.