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Corrupt FIT File?

OK, I just finished a nice tempo run and am ready to review the data, but...corrupt activity file. I manually got it from my watch and tried a manual upload to Connect and Strava. No luck in either case. I tried a few of the online fixes I read about here (GPS babel, garmin.kiesewetter.nl), but no luck. I get an error about being in use by another process etc. SO - any other options? I have the file on DropBox: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/t0i12azo2pfxjqc/AACPFbuvACklh_58lV6iuVfza?dl=0

Thanks for any help!

CCVA1827.FIT.zip

0 seilogramp over 2 years ago

This will work - CCVA1827-fixed.fit

Fixed using Fit File Repair Tool.

Some suggestions to help minimize the occurrence of corrupt fit files on a Forerunner 35

Avoid excessive stopping or pausing during the activity
Sync your watch, backup the \GARMIN\ACTIVITY folder, then do a full master reset of your Forerunner 35 using these directions - Restoring All Default Settings
Perform a weekly cleanup of the \GARMIN\ACTIVITY folder using these directions - Removing Recorded Activities to Free Up Space. The F35 seems to have problems with longer activities, so this step is important before a longer event
Regularly check for firmware updates using Garmin Express
Please report back here when you encounter corrupted files again

0 Greg W over 2 years ago in reply to seilogramp

Thank you! and thanks for those tips - I haven't been doing any of those.

0 seilogramp over 2 years ago in reply to Greg W

The Forerunner 35 can be rather finicky. Most of the people requesting to repair fit files are Forerunner 35 owners.