Fenix 7x inconsistent data!

I've had Garmin Fenix 7x sapphire solar and I use its open sea activity app, however, the scores are inconsistent. Measuring distance seems to be the main problem as I often follow the same route and what I get differs from the one day to the next. Also, recently, it often misses strokes, I mean it remains 0 in the respective screen, something which makes me count myself and, of course, does not give me a SWOLF result. I've installed 17.28. Any advice?

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Garmin-Laurie over 1 year ago +1 verified
Hello 4262625

I am sorry to hear you are having trouble with this. There are few recommendations to help with open water swim.
- Sync the watch with Garmin Express, to ensure the watch has the latest satellite…

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+1 Garmin-Laurie over 1 year ago

Hello 4262625

I am sorry to hear you are having trouble with this. There are few recommendations to help with open water swim.

Sync the watch with Garmin Express, to ensure the watch has the latest satellite data.
When starting any GPS activity, we recommend allowing for a GPS soak. For this, select the activity, and allow the watch to acquire satellite reception. Then wait an additional 2-3 minutes before starting the activity timer.
Use Multi-band or All satellites for GPS in the activity. Menu, Activities and App, Open Water, GPS
Since the watch will not connect with GPS when the watch is submerge in the water,, so you will need to use a stroke that takes your wrist out of the water, and you will want Every Second Recording enabled. Menu, System, Data Recording, Every Second.
You can also keep the water under your swim cap, or attach this to a floatee to keep it out of the water more often.

Tips to Improve Accuracy of Open Water Swim Activities