After installing GE v4.0.21.0, my activity data is automatically erased on my device after sync. There appears to be no checkbox in GE or on Garmin Connect to prevent this from happening. Is this by design in GE v4.0.21.0?
Not so long ago, Garmin removed the 'delete after sync' checkbox from Garmin Express on the basis that users should manually delete their activities from their device. This change therefore seems inexplicable - more so since its not even mentioned in the version release notes.
Not so long ago, Garmin removed the 'delete after sync' checkbox from Garmin Express on the basis that users should manually delete their activities from their device. This change therefore seems inexplicable - more so since its not even mentioned in the version release notes.
In my opinion, it is not a very intelligent move from a company that is unable to provide bug-free software. Garmin is bound to deal with complaints of data loss very soon. It just shows lack of consideration and probably lack of marketing intelligence.
Given other problems I'd had with GE, I upgraded with some trepidation but it didn't delete the activity from my 910xt. Looking across the threads on this forum the issue seems to be the sheer unpredictability of Garmin's software. Several people had this issue I didn't. Similarly the issue that drove me to this forum in the first instance miraculously resolved itself two upgrades ago (despite Garmin not accepting that there was an issue), yet is clearly still a problem for others.
There certainly used to be an option for this on GC (not on any devices though) but I can't see it anymore and think has been removed. Default was always don't delete anyway.
What GC version are you using? I just updated mine to the seemingly latest 4.0.21.0
Has anyone tried it with a 920XT yet? I don't want to upgrade if it deletes my FIT files on the device. Also, if you sync via WiFi does it still delete the FIT Files? Thanks.
