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GPS: 0.00 after update to 20.29

unsal
1 month ago

After the 20.29 update, the gps version shows 0.00. Gps does not work. I've formatted the watch 2 times, but it still doesn't work. Is there an update file for this problem? Or how can I solve this problem?

  • 0 1 month ago

    Get in touch with Garmin Support in your country.

  • 0 1 month ago

    Problem Solved.

    Yesterday evening, it was reported from the Garmin Support Chat section that the watch should be changed regarding the Gps version problem. Today I formatted my watch again and it didn't work. I downloaded the AK GPS Fix application from the ConnectIQ store. I left the watch outside with this application open for about 15 minutes. It took the GPS position and updated the version to 10.00. The watch's gps is actively working.

  • 0 1 month ago in reply to unsal

    The 15 minutes outside with GPS active will have updated the GPS ephemeris tables on your watch from the satellite data stream.

    Normally this data is downloaded into the watch by the app on your phone (for which the phone app needs location permission). With this extra data the watch can achieve GPS lock within a few seconds, not 15 minutes.

    The app will not have been a "fix" in the meaning of "fixing a fault". What that app does is open the GPS receiver until it achieves a "fix" in the meaning of a stable GPS lock. The app will however wait longer for GPS lock than the standard timeout that happens when you start an activity normally.