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Malformed .fit file

Hi,

I recorded today's ride with my Garmin Edge 520, but it did not save properly; I never got to see the Summary when I stopped the ride and saved it.

When I try to upload to Strava it says malformed file. I've tried to use fitfiletoos.com but then I can only recover the ride's first 5.4K. The total ride waas 21.1K and I can see that data in the 520's History.

Could someone please advise on how to fix the file?

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seilogramp over 4 years ago in reply to ginnfilt +2 verified

This will work - 2021-03-10-16-56-40-fixed.fit

Import into Garmin Connect using the [import data page]

Repaired using Fit File Repair Tool.

Some tips to help minimize the occurrence of corrupt fit files…
seilogramp over 3 years ago in reply to Bshangold +1 verified

What is the distance supposed to be? There's a large gap where there is no GPS data being recorded.

You can upload this to Garmin Connect Web - B7K95606-fixed.fit
seilogramp over 1 year ago in reply to 7837315 +1
This will work - D9352948-fixed.fit

Fixed using Fit File Repair Tool

Some suggestions to help minimize the occurrence of corrupt fit files on a Forerunner 35
- Avoid pressing stop or pause during an activity…

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0 seilogramp over 4 years ago

ginnfilt, much of the time just running the file through Fit File Tools section remover without any changes will fix it. However, if it is more complex than that, you can upload the file here. We can take a look and attempt to repair it.

In a reply post Insert >> Image/video/file >> browse for file >> Upload. Or drag and drop it onto a reply post.

Alternatively, post a link to the file using a file sharing service, such as OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.

0 ginnfilt over 4 years ago in reply to seilogramp

Here it is!

2021-03-10-16-56-40.zip

+1 seilogramp over 4 years ago in reply to ginnfilt

This will work - 2021-03-10-16-56-40-fixed.fit

Import into Garmin Connect using the [import data page]

Repaired using Fit File Repair Tool.

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.
Regularly check for firmware updates using Garmin Express
If issues with corrupt files persist, contact Garmin Support.

0 ginnfilt over 4 years ago in reply to seilogramp

It worked greatThank you so much for the support!

0 Bshangold over 3 years ago in reply to ginnfilt

I have a file similarly corrupt. I ran it through fit file repair and it still seems odd. Not sure if anyone else knows anything can be done? Thanks . ps I also don't see how to upload the file here

0 seilogramp over 3 years ago in reply to Bshangold

Bshangold said:
I also don't see how to upload the file here

Zip the file, then in a reply post Insert >> Image/video/file >> click Upload >> browse for file >> OK.
Or upload the fit file to a file sharing service, such as OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, etc., then share a link to the file in your post.

0 Bshangold over 3 years ago in reply to seilogramp

Thanks, I at least know how to use google drive https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iN1WC25dan2bEV09V34MOEHeyebTwcSK/view?usp=sharing

Any help is appreciated!!

0 seilogramp over 3 years ago in reply to Bshangold

Can you make it public?

Change it to "anyone with the link"

0 Bshangold over 3 years ago in reply to seilogramp

Done. Sorry

+1 seilogramp over 3 years ago in reply to Bshangold

What is the distance supposed to be? There's a large gap where there is no GPS data being recorded.

You can upload this to Garmin Connect Web - B7K95606-fixed.fit