Connect App Permanently running in background - how to stop?

RE: Connect App Permanently running in background - how to stop?

trux — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 18:06:50 GMT

... I second what 0x3D6139 wrote if you need the answer from Garmin, but am curious whether force-stopping the Garmin Connect app just like any other app did not work. In case you do not know how to force-stop an app, have a look for example at the following link: How to Force Close Apps on Your Android Device | Digital Trends (I apologize if it is obvious, no offense was meant by that hint). Uninstalling is an option of course too, if you do not use the app. You can always sync over the USB cable to a computer with Garmin Express.

RE: Connect App Permanently running in background - how to stop?

0x3D6139 — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 17:54:02 GMT

5 years ago, typically Garmin would not respond to threads in the app forums. More so on the hardware forums. If you require a response from Garmin, rather than fellow forum members, suggest contacting Garmin Support directly. Preferably via phone or chat options for the most immediate response

RE: Connect App Permanently running in background - how to stop?

7711659 — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 10:53:54 GMT

Noticeable garmin provided NO reply here. Uninstall time.

RE: Connect App Permanently running in background - how to stop?

Ben.Young — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 10:17:27 GMT

Did you find a solution this?
I've just moved from an iPhone to Android. I'm only half a day in to using my new android phone and I'm pretty frustrated how Garmin Connect works on Android.

I don't use any smart notifications of any sort on my Fenix watch. Nor weather updates. The only time the watch utilised Bluetooth was when synced the watch with Garmin Connect on the phone. And that was only when I manually started the app.
Otherwise the phone and watch didn't talk to each other.

But now on Android, Garmin Connect constantly wants to talk to the watch and I keep getting low battery warnings from my phone. (phone currently has low battery)

RE: Connect App Permanently running in background - how to stop?

stevieob — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 14:57:14 GMT

problem with disabling the app is that it disappears from my list of apps. may as well delete it altogether as you cannot use it if you disable it.

RE: Connect App Permanently running in background - how to stop?

seilogramp — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 22:49:58 GMT

stevieob HerrRiebmann For the HTC 10 on android 8 I found these directions on the HTC web site - ">Disabling an app">Disabling an app. On my phone it consumes very little battery while running in the background, so you might want to check and see how much battery it is really using.

On my phone (Samsung Galaxy S9+) it is different: Settings -> Apps -> Connect -> Force Stop -> Battery -> Optimize Battery Usage -> toggle on Connect

RE: Connect App Permanently running in background - how to stop?

stevieob — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 20:52:26 GMT

i've just noticed the app was last updated on 6th december
this is roughly when the issue started
it is to do with the version of the app and the updated changes

RE: Connect App Permanently running in background - how to stop?

stevieob — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 20:46:17 GMT

What version of android? On 8 there is an option "Optimize battery usage" which if enabled, should stop the service from running.

yea i'm on android 8 alright

maybe it was since it upgraded to that?

can't seem to find the optimise battery usage though :(

RE: Connect App Permanently running in background - how to stop?

stevieob — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 20:44:41 GMT

Me also got the same phone in the past and I somehow made it to disappear.
I think you have to swipe the Notification to the left sight, so a gear appears, where you can disable this information. If I remember right :o

yea it doesn't seem to work

ive had the phone with the app for years now.

its only just started doing this :(

RE: Connect App Permanently running in background - how to stop?

stevieob — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 20:43:20 GMT

be aware if you do not have the connect app running in the background there are things that won't work (eg all widgets that depend on internet requests such as the weather widget won't work)

as i said, i don't need it to run, i don't care about widgets, just want the app to review my activities which i record on computer through my ant+ stick. i don't have any bluetooth devices or anything to sync with my phone.

RE: Connect App Permanently running in background - how to stop?

HerrRiebmann — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 20:31:37 GMT

I've a HTC 10

Me also got the same phone in the past and I somehow made it to disappear.
I think you have to swipe the Notification to the left sight, so a gear appears, where you can disable this information. If I remember right :o

RE: Connect App Permanently running in background - how to stop?

peterdedecker — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 15:35:41 GMT

be aware if you do not have the connect app running in the background there are things that won't work (eg all widgets that depend on internet requests such as the weather widget won't work)

RE: Connect App Permanently running in background - how to stop?

seilogramp — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 14:10:12 GMT

What version of android? On 8 there is an option "Optimize battery usage" which if enabled, should stop the service from running.