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Garmin Connect Modern = Screws over Linux users

Former Member over 10 years ago

Eventually, Garmin Connect is forcing all users to use Modern over Classic. Unfortunately, in the new Modern version, they are removing the manual Upload button completely, and all users are forced to use Garmin Express.

This completely screws over Linux users since Garmin Express only works on Windows and Mac OS X, and I rely on the manual Upload button.

If this is the case, I'll have to switch to another website to store all of my data, but I'd like to keep using Garmin Connect since it already has everything....

0 schinder over 10 years ago

http://connect.garmin.com/modern/activities, click on "Import".

0 Former Member over 10 years ago

ok thanks :P Maybe it's just poor choice of wording when you click on "New Features":

PLEASE READ:
Give it a try!
We’ve completely overhauled Garmin Connect, and now it’s your turn to give it a spin. The new, Modern look is full of enhancements:
• Simple navigation – get to features faster
• Personalized dashboard – track progress, compare to others, make comments and more, all from one screen
• Easy-to-find device info and software updates
• Even more dashboard features coming soon
Step 1: If you haven’t already, download Garmin Express and link your device (if needed) to your Garmin Connect account. Our Garmin Express is the new way to transfer data to and from Garmin Connect. There is no “Upload” button in Modern. Garmin Express works with both Modern and Classic.
Step 2: Switch to Modern. Or, if you’re not quite ready, switch to Modern later using the link at the top of the page. For a limited time, you’ll be able to switch between Modern and Classic, until all accounts change to Modern. Find Out More

0 Former Member over 10 years ago

ok thanks :P Maybe it's just poor choice of wording when you click on "New Features":

Another problem here:
Modern version has forgotten my device (Forerunner 110)
Is there a way to set it in through the browser?

0 travis.vitek over 10 years ago

You may be able to do it via myGarmin.

Travis

0 Former Member over 10 years ago

You may be able to do it via myGarmin.

Travis

Thank you Travis,
I've tried registering but still...

You have no device
on Garmin Connect.
Add a device using
Garmin Express.

I think I'll have to stick with Classic for a while

0 Former Member over 10 years ago

http://connect.garmin.com/modern/activities, click on "Import".

Whoa! Thank you! I thought the ability to manually upload was gone as well. I am using the linux Garmin Communicator Plugin which works flawlessly with the classic site but the modern one doesn't recognize my device. What's up with that?

0 schinder over 10 years ago

Communicator Plugin isn't used by the Modern site on any platform.