Corrupt FIT File Repair Requests

Hi,

I would like to load this file into any software, but all of them tell me that it cannot be imported.
For some reason the file is not working (the watch ran out of battery while it was tracking the hike), but I would really like to have it.

Any ideas?

Thanks.

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MostafaMossaad over 2 years ago in reply to madmatt2314 +3 verified

Hi madmatt2314
I'm not sure I've understood your problems. But I "frequently" have issues downloading stored swim heart rate data (From Garmin HRM-Swim) to my Forerunner 965.

The workaround…
seilogramp over 4 years ago in reply to Gustaf_ +2

2020-11-17-16-08-49-fixed.zip
seilogramp over 3 years ago in reply to Stiglet +2

Stiglet, this should work for you - 2020-12-28-12-31-38-fixed.zip

Unzip the file then import into Garmin Connect using the import data page.

This one I repaired using Fit File Repair Tool. For the most part…

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0 STUARTOG11 over 11 years ago

I have searched for a repair for this .fit file and cant seen to find one for mac that works. Any help would be gratefully appreciated.

Thank You

0 datezz over 11 years ago

I have searched for a repair for this .fit file and cant seen to find one for mac that works. Any help would be gratefully appreciated.

Thank You

Here ya go. Fixed with the Fit File Repair Tool.

0 overtrik over 11 years ago

Another messed up .fit file.

Could you please help me with this one? Thanks!

I may not have pressed the reset button after this one. Does this definitely corrupt the file?

0 mathikralli over 11 years ago

@OVERTRIK:

You can download a repaired copy of your file from https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/91455145/20130426-061648-1-1328-ANTFS-4-0-fixed.fit.
One data record in the middle of your file was corrupt. I don't think this has to do with forgetting to press the reset button.

Repaired with Fit File Repair Tool version 5.11. (beta version, not yet published)

Best regards

Mathias

Could you please help me with this one? Thanks!

I may not have pressed the reset button after this one. Does this definitely corrupt the file?

0 overtrik over 11 years ago

Thanks!

@OVERTRIK:

You can download a repaired copy of your file from https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/91455145/20130426-061648-1-1328-ANTFS-4-0-fixed.fit.
One data record in the middle of your file was corrupt. I don't think this has to do with forgetting to press the reset button.

Repaired with Fit File Repair Tool version 5.11. (beta version, not yet published)

Best regards

Mathias

Wow, thank you so much. I am a long time polar user and have run into so many of these quirks with garmin. still debating whether to return it or stick with it. If it functioned the way it was supposed to it would be an awesome watch. But in less than a week I have encountered:

1) a corrupt fit file
2) calorie burn which was WAY off and had to adjust with activity level that isnt even close to what they describe
3) the watch shutting off during transfer (twice). still not sure what causes this.
4) occasional double cadence measurements (ie most will be 80-90s but then get spikes in the 180s. seems the magnet on the pedal was too close.

I would like to have a way to fix the files but that is another $50US which it doesnt seem like I should have to pay. In 10+ years I have never had a polar file be corrupt.

In any case thanks again. Hopefully there will be another firmware fix. Does anyone know if there is there a website that tracks this info?

0 overtrik over 11 years ago

Mathias,

Just wanted to clarify. I am not stating that the fit file repair tool is not worth the money. I just took a look at the manual and it is very feature-rich. This goes way beyond just repairing a corrupt fit file. I will look at this more in-depth to see if it will take care of what I need.

2 quick questions.

1) can i remove the GPS info from the file? I did an indoor training this morning and I guess the GPS was going so it took that info over my speed/cadence sensor. So for 1hr I rode .35 miles :) I know the speed/distance info is in there as the distance shown in garmin connect is 19miles.
2) i know you can save in various format (.tcx, .fit, .hrm) but can i edit those files as well or only .fit?

Thanks!

Wow, thank you so much. I am a long time polar user and have run into so many of these quirks with garmin. still debating whether to return it or stick with it. If it functioned the way it was supposed to it would be an awesome watch. But in less than a week I have encountered:

1) a corrupt fit file
2) calorie burn which was WAY off and had to adjust with activity level that isnt even close to what they describe
3) the watch shutting off during transfer (twice). still not sure what causes this.
4) occasional double cadence measurements (ie most will be 80-90s but then get spikes in the 180s. seems the magnet on the pedal was too close.

I would like to have a way to fix the files but that is another $50US which it doesnt seem like I should have to pay. In 10+ years I have never had a polar file be corrupt.

In any case thanks again. Hopefully there will be another firmware fix. Does anyone know if there is there a website that tracks this info?

0 WERDNATROF over 11 years ago

Edge 810 crashed at end of long (and wet) sportive

Here Ya Go. I used the Fit File Repair Tool on your file. The software also recalculated the distance of your ride using the gps data. The mileage went up 3+ miles. You might want to calibrate your wheel circumference and check the setting in your 500.

If you think your settings are correct I can have the software put the mileage back to the original number, just let me know.

Just seen this thread. The attached file seems corrupt, it froze when I pressed save on the device. I'd so love the data as this was my first ever sportive - and it rained the whole time.

Any chance it can be fixed?

Thanks

0 STUPI198 over 11 years ago

Can anyone help me with a broken fit?

Thanks!

0 mathikralli over 11 years ago

@OVERTRIK:

thanks for your message.

Here are the answers to your questions:

1) can i remove the GPS info from the file? I did an indoor training this morning and I guess the GPS was going so it took that info over my speed/cadence sensor. So for 1hr I rode .35 miles :) I know the speed/distance info is in there as the distance shown in garmin connect is 19miles.

yes - when you export your data as fit or tcx file you can select exclude options - one of them is "gps data"

2) i know you can save in various format (.tcx, .fit, .hrm) but can i edit those files as well or only .fit?

yes - you can load fit / tcx / hrm files into the editor, edit your data and export into fit / tcx / hrm file format.
The editor is the same for all file formats. The tool can be used to convert between fit / tcx / hrm files in the same way.

Best regards
Mathias

Mathias,

Just wanted to clarify. I am not stating that the fit file repair tool is not worth the money. I just took a look at the manual and it is very feature-rich. This goes way beyond just repairing a corrupt fit file. I will look at this more in-depth to see if it will take care of what I need.

2 quick questions.

1) can i remove the GPS info from the file? I did an indoor training this morning and I guess the GPS was going so it took that info over my speed/cadence sensor. So for 1hr I rode .35 miles :) I know the speed/distance info is in there as the distance shown in garmin connect is 19miles.
2) i know you can save in various format (.tcx, .fit, .hrm) but can i edit those files as well or only .fit?

Thanks!

0 StefanFerreira over 11 years ago

Here ya go. Fixed with the Fit File Repair Tool.

Completed Ironman South Africa this weekend just to return to data not uploading. I would really appreciate it if someone can help me repair the file. If anything, the cycling info is the most important. Thanks.

DATEZZ - can you please upload the file again, cant seem to download it now?

Thanks!