Automatic sync not working (garmin connect app ios)

It used to be that when I opened the garmin connect app (on ios) it would sync automatically and immediately with my watch (sometimes a finished activity might take a couple of minutes, but everything else right away).

Then a few months ago, that stopped working and I had to manually sync every time by pushing the sync icon.

Then a couple of days ago, it worked again (around Sep 10, 2024), and then with the recent update to 5.5.0.23 it broke again.

This is super annoying to me - and there seems to be nothing I can do. Anyone have tips or do I just need to hope for garmin to do better?

Thanks.

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5661612 2 months ago +2

For the past 2-3 months have had to manually sync with my iPhone. Rarely would do it automatically, but might be an hour later. Now I am unable upload my activities from my Garmin 1030. Shows as connected…

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0 5667523 2 months ago

Same issue here. Once in a while sync to Apple Health is not working or might take even hour.

0 5667523 2 months ago

I have the same issue. App and ios is up to date.

0 5661612 2 months ago

For the past 2-3 months have had to manually sync with my iPhone. Rarely would do it automatically, but might be an hour later. Now I am unable upload my activities from my Garmin 1030. Shows as connected to Garmin Connect app, but when I sync arrows spin for awhile then stop. Unable to get activities downloaded to Strava or TP. This glitch it frustrating. I am considering switching to Wahoo. My wife has a Bolt and it is so much simpler to use. Any suggestions would be appreciated.