Garmin Connect App not opening GPX

Until recently I could open a gpx with theGC app and it would be added as a course.

There was also an import option in training & planning but that now only allows for course creation not importing a gpx.

Has functionality been removed?

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bikeman1234 26 days ago in reply to seilogramp +1 suggested

ok looks like I was mistaken about the import function.

Normally I open a gpx with the GC app, save it and send to my garmin device. Now the app opens GC but the course is nowhere to be seen.

I dont want…
bikeman1234 25 days ago in reply to trux +1

None of the permissions looked relevant so I cleared all the app data and went through the setup procedure again: link to device etc and it is now working.

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0 e7andy 26 days ago

It still works. Click the downloaded GPX and then open it with Garmin Connect when you are asked which app to open with.

I don't recall that there ever has been an import option in the app. In the web there is one.

0 druidh 26 days ago

I've just downloaded a box file from my OS Map app into Connect as a course with no issues. What app are you using to create the file?

0 bikeman1234 26 days ago

It was from plotaroute.

0 seilogramp 26 days ago in reply to bikeman1234

I do this often using plotaroute.Tested today in the app and browser without an issue. As e7andy mentioned, in the app there was never a "Course Import" button, like there is in Garmin Connect Web. If you can only use a mobile device, you would have to either open the gpx file directly on the phone, which should launch the app, or open Garmin Connect in a browser then go to https://connect.garmin.com/modern/courses.

Then you'll see the Import button...

0 bikeman1234 26 days ago in reply to seilogramp

ok looks like I was mistaken about the import function.

Normally I open a gpx with the GC app, save it and send to my garmin device. Now the app opens GC but the course is nowhere to be seen.

I dont want to have to import routes via garmin.com. Its inconvenient to use a laptop and I cant remeber my password to do so in the phone browser. I have always just used the GC app..

BTW the related posts on the right of this page, the links dont work.

0 e7andy 26 days ago in reply to bikeman1234

After you open the GPX with Garmin Connect you have to follow the steps until you save it. Select type > Click Save button > Set name, public/private and finally click Save. When you see the big checkmark it is saved.

0 bikeman1234 26 days ago in reply to e7andy

yes I know. the steps no longer show.

0 e7andy 26 days ago in reply to bikeman1234

Try a different GPX. Take a public one. If it doesn't work then post the link to it here so we can test it.

0 druidh 26 days ago in reply to bikeman1234

If I've downloaded a gpx file to my phone and want it in GC, I use the Files App on the phone, look in the Download folder, then select the file to open it. I'm presented with a choice of Apps to use and just select Connect.

0 bikeman1234 26 days ago in reply to e7andy

it doesnt work with any gpx

plotaroute.com/route/2416483