Google Health 5.07: Better manual logging, faster maps, and a Health Connect fix

What is new in Google Health 5.07

The Google Health app, which replaced the old Fitbit app back in May, has been on a fast update track ever since. Users complained early on about long paragraphs, missing features, and confusing navigation. Google listened and started fixing things. Now version 5.07 is rolling out on both Android and iOS. This update does not add one big headline feature. Instead, it fixes several small but annoying problems that have been bothering users since the app relaunched.

The new build is expected to reach most devices over the next week. If you have automatic updates turned on, your phone or tablet should grab it soon. If you prefer to check manually, you can look in your app store for Google Health version 5.07.

Manual workout logging gets more control

What this means for Google Health 5.07

One of the biggest changes in this update is how you log a workout when your wearable did not track it automatically. You can now add and adjust more metrics when you enter a session by hand. That means you can include details like distance, duration, or calories more freely than before.

Google says your edits will show up in workout summaries much faster once you make them. That is helpful if you are someone who likes to tweak a run or a gym session right after finishing it.

Swimmers also get a specific improvement. If you switch from a pool swim to an open-water swim during the same session, you can now log more metrics for each part. That is a small change, but it matters for triathletes or anyone who mixes pool laps with lake or ocean swimming.

Maps load faster and missing routes are fixed

Maps inside the app have been a pain point for some users. People who used their phone to track a run, bike ride, or walk sometimes opened the map later and found it blank. That bug is now fixed.

Beyond the fix, Google says maps now load faster and render more smoothly. Adjusting the map view should feel less laggy. If you rely on seeing your route after a workout, this should be a noticeable improvement.

There is also a change to how the app counts running distance. Trail runs and incline runs — workouts on dirt paths or hilly terrain — now count toward your Running Distance totals. Before, those activities might have been recorded but not added to the main distance number. That change makes the total more accurate for people who run off-road.

Weight graph shows big changes more clearly

The weight tracking graph gets a small but useful tweak. Google has recalibrated the minimum and maximum values shown on the graph. If your weight has changed a lot — either up or down — the graph now adjusts its range so those changes are easier to see.

This also helps if you are looking at long-term trends. A slow change over several months can be hard to spot when the graph scale stays the same. The new dynamic range should make those gradual shifts more visible at a glance.

Health Connect connection bug is squashed

Health Connect is Google's system for sharing health data between different apps securely. Some Android users had been running into a problem where Health Connect would lose its connection to Google Health. That meant data from other apps would stop flowing into Google Health without warning.

Version 5.07 fixes that issue. If you were affected, you should now see Health Connect listed in the Partner Apps section of the Connections screen inside Google Health. That means your step counts, sleep data, or heart rate readings from other apps should sync reliably again.

Small fixes that add up over time: Google Health 5

Google Health 5.07 is not a dramatic overhaul. It is a collection of smaller fixes that sand down rough edges left from the app's launch. If you found the maps unreliable, the manual logging limited, or the weight graph hard to read, this update should help.

The app is still missing some features that longtime Fitbit users remember, like nutrition tracking and cycle tracking. But Google has shown it is willing to keep updating the app based on feedback. Each version, from 5.06 to 5.07, has brought meaningful changes.

If you want to explore other health and fitness options, you can check our mobile apps coverage for more tools. If you are concerned about sharing health data between apps, our mobile security guides cover how to keep your information safe. For general tips on getting the most out of your phone, our mobile guides have you covered.