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Gps very bad accurate

Gerald
over 4 years ago

Hi all

I have a fenix 6 pro and i run 2 twice per week with it.

The gps accurate is not very good. For instance, my old huawei watch was better than my expensive fenix 6.

I m desapointed because i don't no why. For instance look my run. If you look well i can walk on water, like jesus ! There is about 5 to 10 meter of shift. It is too much.

Do you have a solution ?

Many thanks all.(sorry for my english speeking)

  • 0 over 4 years ago

    I see a lot of forest in that area around Château de Grouchy - do you start under trees? Do you wait some time without movement before starting to get proper satellite signals?

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to SPIRITOFPHOTOGRAPHY

    Hi

    Yes you re right, there are some trees, but I have waited maybe 3 or 5 minutes before starting. However not a lot trees it should be good. I hadbo lot of watches and this accurate is my worst. I thought that my garmin fenix could be best of others ! Do you agree with that ?

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to Gerald

    I'd say this is not normal. I just checked some of my recordings in forests and it was much better. Do you cover the fenix with clothes?
    In the troubleshooting section of the User Guide, Garmin recommends:

    Improving GPS Satellite Reception

    • Frequently sync the device to your Garmin ConnectTm account: 

      • Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable and the Garmin ExpressTm application.

      • Sync your device to the Garmin Connect app using your Bluetooth® enabled smartphone.

      While connected to your Garmin Connect account, the device downloads several days of satellite data, allowing it to quickly locate satellite signals.

    • Take your device outside to an open area away from tall buildings and trees.
    • Remain stationary for a few minutes.
  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to SPIRITOFPHOTOGRAPHY

    Amélioration de la réception satellite GPS

    • Synchronisez fréquemment l'appareil avec votre compte Garmin ConnectTm : 

      • Connectez votre appareil à un ordinateur à l'aide du câble USB et de l'application Garmin ExpressTm.

      • Synchronisez votre appareil avec l'application Garmin Connect à l'aide de votre smartphone compatible Bluetooth®.

      Lorsqu'il est connecté à votre compte Garmin Connect, l'appareil télécharge plusieurs journées de données satellites ce qui va lui permettre de rechercher les signaux satellites rapidement.

    • Placez-vous à l'extérieur avec votre appareil dans une zone dégagée et éloignée de tout bâtiment ou arbre.
    • Restez immobile pendant quelques minutes.
  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to SPIRITOFPHOTOGRAPHY

    Many thanks for your reply (in french)

    But i have already done all topics as support garmin mentioned.  

    Wait long time after catch gps signal.

    Connect my watch often with Garmin express.

    But nothing works well. 

    And no clothes on my watch. 

    I m goingnto open case with garmin.

    Many thanks 

  • 0 over 4 years ago

    5-10 meters really isn't that substantial. All GPS watches (including your old Huawei) are only accurate to within, at best, 5 meters anyways.

    That said, the fact that the entire track is shifted indicates to me that there's either some GPS RF reflection issue happening (hills, buildings, etc), or your GPS file is outdated, or you aren't using the optimal GPS setting for your area, or you're not "soaking" the GPS before you start your activity.

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to C.sco

    Hi

    Thanks for your reply.

    So you re certainly right but i think the fenix 6 pro automatic download the gps file by wifi, isnt it ? Or how can i update my gps file ? 

    Look my huawei watch for the same run. i m not walk on water in this case :)

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to Gerald

    Hi

    i walk on the water again ! Very desapointed grrrrr

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to Gerald

    What is the best gps accurate configuration.

    Gps only

    Gps + Galileo

    Gps + glonass

    Ultratrack 

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to Gerald

    It depends. But it is not ultratrack, that one is for battery saving purposes only and will give you very bad accuracy.