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Corrupt .fit file

Hello! I'm having a few problems with my .fit file not uploading to Connect. I've tried the Garmin online fit repair tool (http://garmin.kiesewetter.nl/) and get a message "Unexpected end of file while parsing Name has occurred", in addition to the fit file tools app (https://www.fitfiletools.com/#/ctf#view), which only gives me the first 5 miles or so of the activity. I also tried downloading the fit file repair tool, but got a lot of virus warnings and decided not to risk it. I saw that some have had luck by posting their activities to this forum, and I was wondering if there was any chance that a kind soul might be able to try fixing the activity? Thanks!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/1tpep3uvb78leoa/ACK65152.FIT?dl=0

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seilogramp over 4 years ago +2 verified

gtitcomb, this should work for you - ACK65152-fixed.zip

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

The issue was a timestamp was not in chronological order.

Repaired usi…
seilogramp over 4 years ago in reply to Former Member +2 verified

This should work for you - _1EH3305-fixed.zip

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

Repaired using Fit File Repair Tool. Issue found was this -

Some tips to help minimize…

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+1 seilogramp over 4 years ago

gtitcomb, this should work for you - ACK65152-fixed.zip

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

The issue was a timestamp was not in chronological order.

Repaired using Fit File Repair Tool.

0 gtitcomb over 4 years ago in reply to seilogramp

It worked! Thank you so much -- I really appreciate it! You're a Garmin rockstar

0 Former Member over 4 years ago in reply to seilogramp

I have been exactly down the same path as gtitcomb, without success.

Would you be able to see if the attached file can be fixed?

I can see you get a lot of this request so I was going to try the fit file repair tool (https://www.fitfilerepairtool.info/) myself but the page is down...

Thanks very much for your help

_1EH3305.zip

+1 seilogramp over 4 years ago in reply to Former Member

This should work for you - _1EH3305-fixed.zip

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

Repaired using Fit File Repair Tool. Issue found was this -

Some tips to help minimize the occurrence of corrupt fit files:

Keep the number of files in the \GARMIN\ACTIVITY folder on the device’s file system to a minimum using these directions: Removing Recorded Activities on a Garmin Fitness Device If you delete the files in your activity folder with a Mac computer, then empty the trash folder before you unplug your device from the computer.
Try to avoid excessive button presses during your activity.
Regularly check for firmware updates.
If issues with corrupt files persist, contact Garmin Support.

0 Former Member over 4 years ago in reply to seilogramp

Great! it worked pretty good!

Thanks very much appreciated, and thanks for the recommendations too