MacBook Access to Fenix files?

scarboroughjohn said:

When I connect my Edge 1030 to my MacBook I get to see the files and can transfer .fit files to the computer

This will not be the case for much longer. Garmin is currently also change the Edge devices to MTP via a software update.

What a pity, I would have hoped they would change the Fenix to whatever the Edge uses. What is the Advantage of MTP?

scarboroughjohn said:

The work around is to use Activity Monitor to kill Garmin Express

You idon't have to use Activity Monitor. You just need to ensure Garmin Express is properly shutdown and you can do that just by closing it. MTP is for music storage.

Unfortunately my Express seems to run in the background so it prevents Open MTP connecting to the watch unless I "grey it out" in Activity Monitor. Maybe something I did on initial setup years ago?

Go into Garmin Express Settings and ensure both boxes are unchecked.

Thanks

scarboroughjohn said:

What is the Advantage of MTP?

The most important advantage is immunity to file system corruption when for example unplugging the device during data transfer.