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Japanese ForeAthlete 235 Music not working on Brazilian Garmin Connect App

Former Member over 5 years ago

I recently bought a Garmin ForeAtlhete 235 Music in Japan but it seems it doesn't connect to my Brazilian Garmin Connect App on Android. I've read there are two different software versions: APAC and ROW, so I guess ForeAthlete would be APAC and the ForeRunner would be ROW, is that correct? The only 235 I can see in my list to connect is the ForeRunner, so I believe I should download the Japanese Garmin Connect App to make it work? is that correct? The main drawback is that I cannot just change back and forth between google app store regions so easily, it seems there's a 1 year gap to switch back. Is there a way to switch between APAC and ROW? that would be easier. Any software update or any other procedure to make my ForeAthlete work on RestOfTheWorld Garmin Connect App? Right now only able to use the sport watch but unable to upload my data to Garmin Connect and that's pitty once I want to keep track of my historical data.

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trux over 5 years ago in reply to Former Member +5 suggested

Go to your Garmin account profile change the Location to Japan, and restart the Garmin Connect app. When you then go to Menu » Garmin Devices » Add Device » Browse all compatibe devices » ForeAthlete, it…
trux over 5 years ago in reply to trux +1
Not sure if you already managed to install the device, but I forgot to mention two important hints:
1. When you edit the location on the Garmin Account page, do not forget to cliick the Save button at the…

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0 1560040 over 2 years ago in reply to trux

I had a problem with Garmin foreathlete 235J and your solution to the problem has helped ,I was really worried after spending so much money ont the watch for it not to connect with the app.I live in Kenya ,thanks.