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Garmin Connect and Linux

Former Member over 11 years ago

Hi all,

I have an Edge 800 and a Forerunner 310XT. My computer runs Ubuntu and Windows, however the only reason I ever boot into Windows is to use Garmin Connect. This is quite a faff, and I'd really like to get away from using Windows (especially as support for XP will be withdrawn next year, and I have no plans to buy a newer copy of Windows, or move away from Linux).

I can manually upload rides from the Edge 800 in Linux, however I'm unable to upload from the 310XT, or load routes onto the Edge 800 (which I think is one of the main features).

Is it possible to do both of these things in Linux, and will Garmin ever provide official support?

Thanks in advance!

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Former Member over 11 years ago +1

I find it amazing that a guy in his spare time can provide support for us linux users but Garmin still refuses to. Looks like the new software for Garmin connect (Garmin Express) doesn't work with linux…

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0 JASONKINGSTON over 10 years ago

Install Windows in a Virtual Machine that way you won't have to do a hard boot into Windows every time you want to use your Garmin. It will run Windows on top of Ubuntu.

0 Kris_Dy over 10 years ago

This is the software I use to get the data from my 310XT to my pc via ANT+: http://gfrun.fr.nf/
And then I upload the data via the classic connect.garmin with the plugin from Andreas Diesner and firefox. It is a shame Garmin is not willing to support the open source OS users

0 Former Member over 10 years ago

Linux...lol

0 JPERTO over 10 years ago

Ubuntu y GPS Garmin, registra tus entrenamientos en 3 pasos...

This method still works for me (FR205 and FF32, on Linux Mint 17):
"Ubuntu y GPS Garmin, registra tus entrenamientos en 3 pasos"
http://rebombori.wordpress.com/2011/06/22/ubuntu-y-gps-garmin-registra-tus-entrenamientos-en-3-pasos/
It's in spanish, but I hope it helps!
Luck,

0 Former Member over 10 years ago

Hello,

Does anyone has it working with Forerunner 220 HRM model ?

Enjoy your run

0 BOULONGSKE over 9 years ago

unable to manually fill in values in Garmin connect ( dist and heartbeat )

Hi all, I am a recent Ubuntu user and since years use a Garmin edge 705.
I use ubuntu, Chromium with great satisfaction. Hower since yesterday i have this strange problem :
on the webpage of garmin connect ( when uploading a manual activity ) I can not type any values anymore in distance and hartbeat anymore.
Changed to try with firefox but same problem.
Anyone have an idea ?
Thanks a lot !
Greets
Frank

0 agingbrit over 9 years ago

LINUX Communicator - use USB OTG cable and Android app instead

I think Garmin hired some Microsofties a bit of time ago. I think that was when they removed Google maps and put in Bing, until the uproar forced them to add Google maps back.

As a workaround I use Uploader http://www.sportablet.com/mobile-garmin-uploader.html which allows me to upload to my Android phone, and from there to Garmin Connect and Running Ahead (as well as many other places.)

It is certainly better than having to screw around with Garmin Connect.

I'm going to try this - seems like Amazon and eBay both have the USB OTG cable available. :D

0 SimonNW over 5 years ago in reply to Former Member

Totally agree!