Garmin Explore Android - Recent Threads

Forerunner 170 not compatible with Explore

DJGShef — Thu, 28 May 2026 09:27:52 GMT

It seems this is the case, but I wondered if anyone thinks this will arrive in due course?

Is there a workaround to save waypoints and courses, such as syncing to Garmin Connect and then to the watch?

How to fix location not updating in explorer app during activities?

Peter Daniels — Sun, 24 May 2026 13:16:39 GMT

I have regularly experienced an incorrect location in my explorer that won't update even when I press the location icon repeatedly. This often occurs during an activity like a hike on a mountain. It's really important to know where I am. I generally have to look at other apps to get my actual location.

I have:

Android phone: Samsung s24+
Latest OS
Garmin fenix 7 pro sapphire solar (I start the activity on this device)
Garmin inreach mini

I have both garmin devices on and connected in the explorer app.

Please help.

How can I connect Gpsmap 66sr to more than one devices?

9869592 — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:45:01 GMT

Hello,

I use the explore app on Android devices. I want to use the app on a tablet and a smartphone to connect them with the same gpsmap.

Each time when I change the Android device, I have to delete the device pairing with the other Android in the gpsmap settings and reconnect to the actual device.

Is it possible to pair the gpsmap with two android devices and use them alternating without deleting and reconnecting them?

Best regards

Martin

RE: How can I connect Gpsmap 66sr to more than one devices?

8362280 — Sat, 23 May 2026 06:01:59 GMT

The Garmin GPSMAP 66sr can connect to more than one device, but it depends on the type of connection you’re using. For example, Bluetooth connections are usually intended for one primary smartphone through the Garmin Explore or Connect app, while USB connections can still be used separately with a computer for file transfers, maps, or updates.

If pairing issues appear, removing old Bluetooth pairings and reconnecting from scratch often helps. Connection glitches can also happen because of outdated firmware or corrupted settings, similar to the issues many graphics and creative apps experience after updates: https://thepaint3ds.com/paint-3d-not-working/

RE: Garmin Edge Explorer

JungleJim — Mon, 18 May 2026 19:01:20 GMT

Not sure what you're asking exactly. If your question is "can I join two routes in Garmin Explore app?", then the answer is no as the Explore app does not support this functionality. But there are plenty of online tools (like https://www.therideatlas.com/tools/gpx-editor/merge) that you can use two combine to GPX files with tracks or routes, and then import the combined GPX into Explore app.

If you're asking whether the Edge Explore cycling computer can combine two courses, then I don't know for sure but my guess would be that it isn't possible directly on the device.

Garmin Edge Explorer

5379936 — Sat, 16 May 2026 19:18:54 GMT

in Garmin Edge Explorer can I combine 2 routes somewhere? if I had registered for Hope on Wheels 2026 - Team Hospice
to have 15 km and 45 km together

synchronise my edge 830 with garmin explore

9277285 — Mon, 04 May 2026 11:09:38 GMT

hello add my edge 830 to garmin explore is possible ?

RE: synchronise my edge 830 with garmin explore

9277285 — Wed, 06 May 2026 06:47:31 GMT

why don't add edge compatible to explore ? with edge we don't have possibility to see all activity historic on one maps !

these historic proposed with explore is really good

RE: synchronise my edge 830 with garmin explore

Garmin - DK — Mon, 04 May 2026 14:40:30 GMT

Hi, 9277285 - The Edge series is not compatible with the Garmin Explore app. To see a list of compatible devices, visit this link.

RE: synchronise my edge 830 with garmin explore

Dan.Boilermaker — Mon, 04 May 2026 14:40:10 GMT

Edge devices are not supported

Downloading offline maps fails when 100% reached

9869592 — Sun, 03 May 2026 17:56:15 GMT

Hello,

i use the explore app on my android phone (Redmi note 8 pro). I already had troubles downloading offline maps that were cause by the vpn. After fixing that, everything worked fine and now since a few days I have another problem with the offline maps. When I select the area and start the download, it works until 100% are downloaded and the fails. I just get a message that the download has failed. I have already deactivated the vpn, but it did not help. Does anybody have any idea what I can do to fix that?

Best regards

Martin

Syncing needs too much time

9e910c9073ce4fefb3a4080ddeb4fe3d — Sun, 03 May 2026 12:00:36 GMT

Hi,

how do you manage to work with this SW?
I have only 4 (!) waypoints on my Enduro 3 and syncing will not finish at all?
Any ideas what might help?

Need help with offline maps

vanderloo — Sat, 02 May 2026 04:04:32 GMT

Can someone guide me to a comprehensive tutorial on how to integrate garmin explore with the InReach mini. I need to download an offline map that I can access for guidance to a location with no internet access.

Thank You

Garmin Explore not syncing properly on Android

4243912 — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:56:11 GMT

Hi,

I’m using the **Garmin Explore app on Android, and I’m having trouble with syncing.

When I create or update routes/waypoints, they don’t show up on my Garmin device. I tried syncing again, restarting both the app and device, but it still doesn’t work.

Is anyone else facing this? Any idea how to fix it?

Thanks!

Why does Garmin remove parking areas from the maps? Extra distance/busy roads as a consequence in routing..

spinnekopje — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 08:20:07 GMT

It took me a while to figure out the problem, but it is clear that Garmin filters out parking areas from the map in the Garmin Explore app.

This is very annoying because certainly here in Belgium lots of those places are used for walking/cycling. The result is that you get lots of extra distance and the use of major roads although there is a much better alternative available!

When I know the area I can switch to a direct route for those pieces, but when the area is unknown you just can't guess..

RE: Why does Garmin remove parking areas from the maps? Extra distance/busy roads as a consequence in routing..

Garmin - SP — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:02:33 GMT

We appreciate you taking the time to share this concern. In order to get this suggestion to the right team, please share this with them at Garmin.com/ideas.

RE: Why does Garmin remove parking areas from the maps? Extra distance/busy roads as a consequence in routing..

3913841 — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:46:06 GMT

It seems Garmin excludes parking areas since they’re not considered routable, but that ends up forcing longer routes on busy roads. A toggle to include them would make navigation much more practical.

RE: Can I limit the data values available in LiveTrack

Garmin - DK — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:19:29 GMT

There is not a way to do that, but it is an interesting idea! Please send your request to the appropriate team for consideration here: https://garmin.com/ideas

Can I limit the data values available in LiveTrack

TERP1234 — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:56:55 GMT

Can I somehow limit the data values shown in LiveTrack? I.e. I want to hide heart rate and power for privacy reasons, while other values are ok to show.

Garmin Explore app not working, not showing the map at all.

2717385 — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:33:51 GMT

Garmin explore app was working well in th US. When I arrived in Nepall and inserted a local sim card to my phone it stopped showing the map at all. I tried everything. Please help me it is kind of urgent. I very rely on this service here

RE: Why does Garmin remove parking areas from the maps? Extra distance/busy roads as a consequence in routing..

3913841 — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:01:18 GMT

Likely due to map filtering—Garmin doesn’t treat parking areas as routable paths, so routing avoids them and prefers main roads, causing longer, less efficient navigation.

RE: Can't purchase Outdoor Maps+

HP Drifter — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:06:55 GMT

Probably best to contact support on this one.

Can't purchase Outdoor Maps+

8201770 — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:13:35 GMT

I'm trying to purchase Outdoor Maps+ in Explorer app on android but after entering billing details and payment method, I got an error "We can't complete your activation. Please contact support". How can I fix it?

Is there a bug creating a route on Garmin explore?

Sundrojan — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:15:56 GMT

I was still able to create my own hiking route on Garmin explore until monday. Today, I want to make another path. I click a first time to create the startpoint, a second time to mark the next turn, but instead it creates the endpoint and the way in between doesn't follow the road it randomly goes somewhere even not following an existing track. You can see on the picture.

I noticed it does that only when I'm around my house. If I create a way far from it, it works perfectly.

I didn't change anything in the settings.

RE: Is there a bug creating a route on Garmin explore?

Sundrojan — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:44:51 GMT

Hi,

It does work. Thank you very much.