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Garmin Connect Mobile Android GC mobile requires GPS to connect to Garmin Device via BLE (other apps not)

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GC mobile requires GPS to connect to Garmin Device via BLE (other apps not)

Former Member over 8 years ago

Hi there,

I know there's been a change in Android 6.0 Marschmallow (https://forums.garmin.com/showthread.php?328366-FR220-Nexus-5-Android-6-GCM-no-longer-Bluetooth-pair-syncs&p=744555#post744555) so that Location Services might be turned on in order to connect with a device via Bluetooth.

In my case I only like to transfer workout data from my Forerunner 220 to my phone (GC 3.10), and I wonder why Garmin Connect is the only app on my phone that requires GPS to be turned on though; e.g. KineticFit & Trainerroad e.g. connect with my Samsung A3 2016 and GPS off without problem

any ideas why it's only Garmin that needs GPS to be on?

cheers, j

0 Former Member over 8 years ago

Not sure...Just strange pairing process?

They have an odd implementation of bluetooth syncing. They are the only app I've used where you have to pair with the app rather than with the device. Though that may have changed in the last week or two.

0 Former Member over 8 years ago

you think they'll fix it?

They have an odd implementation of bluetooth syncing. They are the only app I've used where you have to pair with the app rather than with the device. Though that may have changed in the last week or two.

0 Former Member over 8 years ago

4221

ok, reading the app reviews I highly doupt it https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.garmin.android.apps.connectmobile&hl=en

you think they'll fix it?

0 Former Member over 8 years ago

I got the same problem. It is annoying becaouse when i have GPS on, my battery dissappears in few hours. AnYong have idea how to repair it ? I got samsung galaxy s7 and android 6.0.

0 LinecutterX over 8 years ago

Find a copy of 3.8.0.1
Once that is paired it will connect after a dropped connection without needing GPS.
I believe that it's broken again in all later versions.

0 Former Member over 8 years ago

I found version 3.08 and it helps a lot. Connection stabilized. When i forget phone and clock lost bluetooth range, it connect again when i back i lnie bluetooth field.