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  • #3352
    aquinn
    Registered Users Posts: 2,968 ✭✭✭aquinn


    Time for an upgrade so.


  • #3353
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,534 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    aquinn wrote: »
    Time for an upgrade so.
    There are options. I've done it with a 910xt, with an Android tablet (with a USB port), ANT+ stick and Sportablet. The Samsung S5 has built in ANT+.


  • #3354
    km991148
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,277 ✭✭✭km991148


    not sure if this is right place - but any Fenix 3 owners here? about to buy one but can't decide if its worth the risk with all the reports on inaccurate GPS..

    It seems a lot of issues may have been caused by early firmware and other local factors - but would love to hear advice of any seasoned Garmin owners..

    Btw - only started running recently and this would be my first GPS watch (to save carrying the phone)!


  • #3355
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,534 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    km991148 wrote: »
    not sure if this is right place - but any Fenix 3 owners here? about to buy one but can't decide if its worth the risk with all the reports on inaccurate GPS..

    It seems a lot of issues may have been caused by early firmware and other local factors - but would love to hear advice of any seasoned Garmin owners..

    Btw - only started running recently and this would be my first GPS watch (to save carrying the phone)!
    There's an entire thread devoted to the Fenix 3, here.


  • #3356
    km991148
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,277 ✭✭✭km991148


    Krusty_Clown wrote: »
    There's an entire thread devoted to the Fenix 3, here.

    I seen that but didnt read the whole thread due to the title - seemed to be about buying one B&M..

    Thanks tho! Will have a full on read.


  • #3357
    DubOnHoliday
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,292 ✭✭✭DubOnHoliday


    Went to sync my Garmin FR10 tonight after a tough session at lunch time, and not only did it not sync my new run, it wiped all my run history! This should not happen, highly pissed off. :(


  • #3358
    aquinn
    Registered Users Posts: 2,968 ✭✭✭aquinn


    DubOnHoliday wrote: »
    Went to sync my Garmin FR10 tonight after a tough session at lunch time, and not only did it not sync my new run, it wiped all my run history! This should not happen, highly pissed off. :(

    They aren't on Garmin connect?


  • #3359
    DubOnHoliday
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,292 ✭✭✭DubOnHoliday


    aquinn wrote: »
    They aren't on Garmin connect?
    Sure, all runs prior where on Garmin connect, but it wiped my watch. Looks like an upgrade to the FR10 wiped all the .fit files on it as there wasn't enough room. Luckily I was able to get it from a friend who was running with me on the run I lost. Next time I get a warning for an upgrade, I'll manually copy the .fit files first. Lesson learnt.


  • #3360
    Mulberry
    Registered Users Posts: 425 ✭✭Mulberry


    Your help please!

    My Garmin Forerunner 305 has started to run out of battery very quickly.

    I charge it, a few minutes later it tells me it's fully charged (and the battery icon confirms this) but half an hour (or so) later it's dead again. It dies sooner and sooner each time.

    It appears that it's not possible to change the battery so I'm at a loss as to what to do. It's out of warranty, purchased on Amazon around 4 years ago.

    Please help - I need my Garmin!


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  • #3361
    aquinn
    Registered Users Posts: 2,968 ✭✭✭aquinn


    Let it go completely flat and then charge.


  • #3362
    Mulberry
    Registered Users Posts: 425 ✭✭Mulberry


    aquinn wrote: »
    Let it go completely flat and then charge.

    It goes completely flat every time I'm afraid. Usually half way through a run...

    I've just charged it now from flat: I have it beside the window and am waiting to see how long it lasts - probably around half an hour I reckon.


  • #3363
    28064212
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,818 ✭✭✭✭28064212


    Mulberry wrote: »
    I charge it, a few minutes later it tells me it's fully charged
    Leave it charging longer

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  • #3364
    Mulberry
    Registered Users Posts: 425 ✭✭Mulberry


    28064212 wrote: »
    Leave it charging longer

    I think I had it charging for most of the day the other day. Several hours at least. Same result.

    I read somewhere that the display can be incorrect i.e. it brings up the fully charged message even though it's not - but I have given it ample time to charge fully, and it still dies a short time later.

    Keep the ideas coming!


  • #3365
    Firedance
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,009 ✭✭✭Firedance


    Mulberry wrote: »
    I think I had it charging for most of the day the other day. Several hours at least. Same result.

    I read somewhere that the display can be incorrect i.e. it brings up the fully charged message even though it's not - but I have given it ample time to charge fully, and it still dies a short time later.

    Keep the ideas coming!

    try a soft reset or even a full reset (make sure you've uploaded everything first!!!) and leave charging overnight

    then post a letter to santa... :)

    link to reset https://support.garmin.com/support/searchSupport/case.faces?caseId={4315c510-5161-11dc-4ec8-000000000000}


  • #3366
    Mulberry
    Registered Users Posts: 425 ✭✭Mulberry


    Mulberry wrote: »
    It goes completely flat every time I'm afraid. Usually half way through a run...

    I've just charged it now from flat: I have it beside the window and am waiting to see how long it lasts - probably around half an hour I reckon.

    Just got the Battery Flat beep. That was half an hour or so.


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  • #3367
    Mulberry
    Registered Users Posts: 425 ✭✭Mulberry


    Firedance wrote: »
    try a soft reset or even a full reset (make sure you've uploaded everything first!!!) and leave charging overnight

    then post a letter to santa... :)

    link to reset https://support.garmin.com/support/searchSupport/case.faces?caseId={4315c510-5161-11dc-4ec8-000000000000}


    Thanks Firedance. I will do exactly as you suggest - apart from the letter to Santa bit - that's running to several pages already!


  • #3368
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,534 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    Mulberry wrote: »
    It goes completely flat every time I'm afraid. Usually half way through a run...

    I've just charged it now from flat: I have it beside the window and am waiting to see how long it lasts - probably around half an hour I reckon.
    Get two sticks - one slightly longer than the other, and fasten them in a criss-cross fashion. Dig a four inch cavity in your garden. Gently lay the watch into the cavity. Speak some incantations, in a breathy, spiritual and sublime tone, and gradually replace the earth back into the cavity, patting down the top earth, and placing the two sticks (in the form of a cross) gently into the now-filled cavity.

    More seriously, it sounds like the battery is on the way out. There are internet-based services that offer things like battery substitution, but to be honest, on a 4 year old watch, it's likely not worth it. You could send it back to Garmin for a replacement, but the associated charge would e far greater than the value of the watch. Sadly, unless you can resurrect it using one of the above methods, burial is the next step.


  • #3369
    Mulberry
    Registered Users Posts: 425 ✭✭Mulberry


    Krusty_Clown wrote: »
    Get two sticks - one slightly longer than the other, and fasten them in a criss-cross fashion. Dig a four inch cavity in your garden. Gently lay the watch into the cavity. Speak some incantations, in a breathy, spiritual and sublime tone, and gradually replace the earth back into the cavity, patting down the top earth, and placing the two sticks (in the form of a cross) gently into the now-filled cavity.

    More seriously, it sounds like the battery is on the way out. There are internet-based services that offer things like battery substitution, but to be honest, on a 4 year old watch, it's likely not worth it. You could send it back to Garmin for a replacement, but the associated charge would e far greater than the value of the watch. Sadly, unless you can resurrect it using one of the above methods, burial is the next step.

    Weirdly, I'm actually quite attached to my Garmin so this has made me feel quite sad!

    Weird indeed! LOL.

    Fingers crossed Firedance's methods will come up trumps otherwise yes, I would tend to agree with you Krusty.


  • #3370
    SeanPuddin_
    Registered Users Posts: 98 ✭✭SeanPuddin_


    Mulberry wrote: »
    Weirdly, I'm actually quite attached to my Garmin so this has made me feel quite sad!

    Buy and new battery on ebay and install it yourself if all else fails. If it really means that much to you and you have no other option rip her open! I repaired my Garmin 110, kept it going for another 2 months with 2.5 hours battery life. Used an iPod Shuffle (2nd genertion) 3.7V 200mAH PD3032 battery. Had a few pics in my log but I can't post a link.


  • #3371
    SeanPuddin_
    Registered Users Posts: 98 ✭✭SeanPuddin_


    Mulberry wrote: »
    Weirdly, I'm actually quite attached to my Garmin so this has made me feel quite sad!

    Buy a new battery on ebay and install it yourself if all else fails. If it really means that much to you and you have no other option rip her open! I repaired my Garmin 110, kept it going for another 2 months with 2.5 hours battery life. Used an iPod Shuffle (2nd genertion) 3.7V 200mAH PD3032 battery. Had a few pics in my log but I can't post a link.


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  • #3372
    Mulberry
    Registered Users Posts: 425 ✭✭Mulberry


    SeanPuddin_ wrote: »
    Buy and new battery on ebay and install it yourself if all else fails. If it really means that much to you and you have no other option rip her open! I repaired my Garmin 110, kept it going for another 2 months with 2.5 hours battery life. Used an iPod Shuffle (2nd genertion) 3.7V 200mAH PD3032 battery. Had a few pics in my log but I can't post a link.

    Worth a shot if all else fails!

    Thanks :)


  • #3373
    Brussels Sprout
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,486 ✭✭✭Brussels Sprout


    My Garmin Vivoactive is not syncing with my phone today. I get a red error when it tries to do so but it disappears so quickly that I cannot read it. I think I got a software update in the past 24 hours so I'm wondering is it related to that. Is anyone else having this issue today?

    Edit: Just to clarify My watch is receiving data from my phone but my phone is not receiving data from my watch.


  • #3374
    aquinn
    Registered Users Posts: 2,968 ✭✭✭aquinn


    Brussels Sprout wrote:
    My Garmin Vivoactive is not syncing with my phone today. I get a red error when it tries to do so but it disappears so quickly that I cannot read it. I think I got a software update in the past 24 hours so I'm wondering is it related to that. Is anyone else having this issue today?


    Yes, I tried to upload via Bluetooth a few times today and it wouldn't work. I logged into Garmin connect and got an error. I just plugged watch into laptop and it's synced. Back to running in Kilteel but they've been messing with it today. I didn't update any software for a few days and it worked fine yesterday.


  • #3375
    Brussels Sprout
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,486 ✭✭✭Brussels Sprout


    aquinn wrote: »
    Yes, I tried to upload via Bluetooth a few times today and it wouldn't work. I logged into Garmin connect and got an error. I just plugged watch into laptop and it's synced. Back to running in Kilteel but they've been messing with it today. I didn't update any software for a few days and it worked fine yesterday.

    I plugged mine into my laptop and got this syncing error:

    VS8D2Hq.png

    The help page suggested I delete that file from the "Activities" folder on my device. I don't have any folder names that but I do have an "Activity" folder. Unfortunately none of the files in there matched that name or date. I deleted any files in the other folders that had that date but when I try and sync I still get the same error above. Have just emailed customer support but they say it could be 3 working days before they respond.


  • #3376
    6781
    Closed Accounts Posts: 431 ✭✭6781


    I've a forerunner 310xt and I'm wondering if I got a miro USB to regular USB adopter so I could plug my Garmin ant into my android phone or tablet. Is it possible to up load my runs that way or will I still have to keep doing it through my laptop?


  • #3377
    BeepBeep67
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,084 ✭✭✭BeepBeep67


    Brussels Sprout wrote: »
    I plugged mine into my laptop and got this syncing error:

    pic

    The help page suggested I delete that file from the "Activities" folder on my device. I don't have any folder names that but I do have an "Activity" folder. Unfortunately none of the files in there matched that name or date. I deleted any files in the other folders that had that date but when I try and sync I still get the same error above. Have just emailed customer support but they say it could be 3 working days before they respond.

    Can you delete directly from the device?


  • #3378
    ThisRegard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,833 ✭✭✭✭ThisRegard


    Quick question, when you link your Strava and Garmin Connect accounts, should any past history in Garmin be fed into your Strava history, or will it only synch future activities?


  • #3379
    aquinn
    Registered Users Posts: 2,968 ✭✭✭aquinn


    Not a user but someone recently posted in random questions I think you've to copy them over.


  • #3380
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,534 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    ThisRegard wrote: »
    Quick question, when you link your Strava and Garmin Connect accounts, should any past history in Garmin be fed into your Strava history, or will it only synch future activities?
    Future activities only. But you cna use a service like Tapirik to copy over your older activities.


  • #3381
    ThisRegard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,833 ✭✭✭✭ThisRegard


    Cheers lads. I already have Tapirik set up for when I used to move them over, wasn't sure if the new setup between Garmin and Strava would pull the history across for you.


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  • #3382
    ThisRegard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,833 ✭✭✭✭ThisRegard


    Just downloaded a pile of events for the first time since before the summer, but I thought they had corrected the Kileel thing? 2 events at the end of September, 1 at Ticknock, is still listed as Kilkeel.


  • #3383
    FIFA2004
    Registered Users Posts: 437 ✭✭FIFA2004


    Anyone here using the vivoactive? What do you think of it? It's 99sterling on Amazon today, so very tempting. Had been planning on getting a 220 or 225 for Xmas. Do they do mostly the same thing?

    Thanks!


  • #3384
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,534 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    FIFA2004 wrote: »
    Anyone here using the vivoactive? What do you think of it? It's 99sterling on Amazon today, so very tempting. Had been planning on getting a 220 or 225 for Xmas. Do they do mostly the same thing?

    Thanks!
    Here's a review from DC Rainmaker. It sounds really good, if a little buggy (but that may have been addressed, since its release). The only thing I'd miss would be custom/structured workouts.


  • #3385
    FIFA2004
    Registered Users Posts: 437 ✭✭FIFA2004


    Krusty_Clown wrote: »
    Here's a review from DC Rainmaker. It sounds really good, if a little buggy (but that may have been addressed, since its release). The only thing I'd miss would be custom/structured workouts.

    Thanks for your help! Torn now, because I really like the look of it and the smart watch features too. But been using custom workouts more recently on mapmyrun, realistically it's a feature I'll probably regret not having in the future. More so than a pretty watch that I can't wear in work anyway! Will probably hold on for a 220/225


  • #3386
    Bez Bing
    Registered Users Posts: 210 ✭✭Bez Bing


    FIFA2004 wrote: »
    Thanks for your help! Torn now, because I really like the look of it and the smart watch features too. But been using custom workouts more recently on mapmyrun, realistically it's a feature I'll probably regret not having in the future. More so than a pretty watch that I can't wear in work anyway! Will probably hold on for a 220/225
    Garmin just released the 230/235 an update to the 220/225.


  • #3387
    Bahanaman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,181 ✭✭✭Bahanaman


    Garmin 220 for £99 sterling for the next few hours on amazon.


  • #3388
    ThisRegard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,833 ✭✭✭✭ThisRegard


    ThisRegard wrote: »
    Just downloaded a pile of events for the first time since before the summer, but I thought they had corrected the Kileel thing? 2 events at the end of September, 1 at Ticknock, is still listed as Kilkeel.

    Downloaded another batch, of 4 this time.

    Two runs from Wednesday and Thursday of last week are downloaded as Crossmaglen. The exact same routes, from yesterday and today, are listed correctly. I've no idea what the logic here is as to why last weeks are down as Crossmaglen.


  • #3389
    boodiebhoy
    Registered Users Posts: 167 ✭✭boodiebhoy


    My garmin 610 seems to have taken a bit of a battering / wetting over the past few days. Touch screen is working but buttons are not working consistently. Any suggestions?


  • #3390
    aquinn
    Registered Users Posts: 2,968 ✭✭✭aquinn


    boodiebhoy wrote: »
    My garmin 610 seems to have taken a bit of a battering / wetting over the past few days. Touch screen is working but buttons are not working consistently. Any suggestions?

    I used to put the 110 into a plastic container with rice and leave in hot press overnight as the screen used to fog up. It worked but other than that I don't know.


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  • #3391
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,534 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    aquinn wrote: »
    I used to put the 110 into a plastic container with rice and leave in hot press overnight as the screen used to fog up. It worked but other than that I don't know.

    Yep, that's probably the best bet. Throw in some desiccants if you can. They're the little sachets with 'Do not eat' emblazoned on the front, that everybody throws away as soon as they get them.
    Silica_Gel_Desiccant.jpg

    The lids from those Vitamin C tubs would also help, as they also contain desiccants.
    High-Quality-Effervescent-tablets-tubes-with-Desiccant.jpg_200x200.jpg


  • #3392
    davedanon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,062 ✭✭✭davedanon


    'vitamin c', eh?

    riiight.


  • #3393
    28064212
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,818 ✭✭✭✭28064212


    The rice thing is a bit of a myth. Air-drying is just as (if not more) effective. The important thing is that it's turned fully off (not just standby) as soon as possible, and not powered on for at least a day

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  • #3394
    ThisRegard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,833 ✭✭✭✭ThisRegard


    Yeah, I've never used rice, just found that simply taking things apart as much as possible and sticking it in the hot press will do the job, from experience with laptops that I shared drink with, and phones I took baths with.


  • #3395
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,534 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    davedanon wrote: »
    'vitamin c', eh?

    riiight.
    If your hemorrhoid medication comes with desiccants, you can use those too. ;)


  • #3396
    davedanon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,062 ✭✭✭davedanon


    Krusty_Clown wrote: »
    If your hemorrhoid medication comes with desiccants, you can use those too. ;)


    If? Surely you would be well aware...


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  • #3397
    connundrum
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,563 ✭✭✭connundrum


    Right, I've been given a 2nd hand 305 Forerunner watch.

    Just the watch.

    And its dead.

    What do I need and or should I do with it?

    I've never had a Garmin before so, a bit clueless.


  • #3398
    28064212
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,818 ✭✭✭✭28064212


    connundrum wrote: »
    Right, I've been given a 2nd hand 305 Forerunner watch.

    Just the watch.

    And its dead.

    What do I need and or should I do with it?

    I've never had a Garmin before so, a bit clueless.
    You need a charger

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  • #3399
    BeepBeep67
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,084 ✭✭✭BeepBeep67


    For those with Garmins that use Connect IQ Snow Globe


  • #3400
    KielyUnusual
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,900 ✭✭✭KielyUnusual


    I've had the 620 for some while now and had no real issues up until the last month. Now, on I'd say 50% of my runs, the GPS will go temporarily haywire and think I have shot off in some random direction at 3 min/mile and then back again. This is screwing up the distance and overall pace on a lot of my runs.

    I've tried absolutely nothing and I'm all out of ideas :D. Anybody have any similar experience to this and resolved it before I go start factory resetting or other measures. All firmware and everything is up to date.

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  • #3401
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,534 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    Damnit. I was previously suitably impressed.. Now? Not so much.

    I'd go with a hard reset. It's not a big deal. Just make sure you've transferred over any runs you want to keep.
    To perform the master reset:
    Power off watch (press and hold Light, Yes on prompt)† (upper left corner)
    Press and hold Start/Stop (upper right corner) and Lap/Reset (lower left corner)
    Press and hold Light (three buttons should now be pressed in) --> shows garmin logo
    After first beep, release Start/Stop --> I waited for 2 minutes, not even a beep.
    After second beep, release Lap/Reset
    Release Light


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