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How do I fix a malformed file that will not upload?

i've tried using www.fitfiletools.com/ it only recovers about 4.5k of my run, which was over 12k. Has anyone got access to anything that will help? I use a forerunner 35, not sure if that has an impact but i've never had this issue before. I've rebooted my phone, the watch and even created a new activity to try force it through which didn't work as it just uploaded the new activity and not the run.

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seilogramp over 2 years ago in reply to 1273770 +1 suggested
This will work - D1JJ0449-fixed.fit

Fixed using Fit File Repair Tool

Some suggestions to help minimize the occurrence of corrupt fit files on a Forerunner 35
- Avoid stopping or pausing during an activit…

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0 seilogramp over 2 years ago

It's a very common issue with the Forerunner 35. Fit File Repair Tool will fix just about anything but requires a license to fully repair. Attach it to this thread. We can take a look to see what we can do.

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., make the file public, then paste a link to the file in your post.

0 1273770 over 2 years ago in reply to seilogramp

Thanks, I've put it on google drive here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E71xqtn0rwuD5L39S1TLOVjsuUptqGWC/view?usp=sharing

0 seilogramp over 2 years ago in reply to 1273770

This will work - D1JJ0449-fixed.fit

Fixed using Fit File Repair Tool

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

Avoid stopping or pausing during an 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.

Let us know when you encounter corrupted files again.

0 1273770 over 2 years ago in reply to seilogramp

That worked! Thank you so much. I will follow those instructions, my watch is nearly 4 years old so I imagine it is pretty full so that should help :)