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Forerunner 745 - broken fit file

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Hey,

I have a corrupted swim workout. Happend already some weeks ago. Is there a way to fix this or prevent this from happening again?

My FR runs on version 12.10

Btw. the tools I found could not fix the file.

Thanks

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seilogramp over 1 year ago +2 verified

This will work - [solved]

Fixed using Fit File Repair Tool

Some suggestions to help minimize the occurrence of corrupt fit files:

Sync your device then remove all activity fit files from your Garmin device…

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+1 seilogramp over 1 year ago

This will work - [solved]

Fixed using Fit File Repair Tool

Some suggestions to help minimize the occurrence of corrupt fit files:

Sync your device then remove all activity fit files from your Garmin device using these directions - Removing Recorded Activities on a Garmin Fitness Device
Check for firmware updates using Garmin Express

HRM-Pro, Pro Plus, Tri, and Swim will sometimes corrupt activity fit files

Update the HRM firmware How Do I Update the HRM-Pro Software Using the Garmin Connect App?
During the HRM-Pro download process keep the strap and watch in close proximity
If issues persist even after the firmware update, contact Garmin Support
More here about corrupted HR data: Corrupt FIT File Repair Requests

0 4802478 over 1 year ago in reply to seilogramp

Thank you. According to the specs, all devices are at the latest version. And all the other suggestions were done properly.

Anyways, hope it does not happen again.

Btw I tried to install the Fit File Repair Tool myself, but somehow I always get strange code errors..is there a lnown fix for that? ( I get sth like: undefined function call 'nz'...)