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Auto Update Apps not auto updating apps

mikew_nt
over 5 years ago

In Garmin Connect Mobile under Devices-my645-General settings is a switch:

Auto Update Apps

When syncing, get automatic app updates in the Connect IQ Store.

On a run recently I had a complete lockup on a data field, I discovered after getting home that the data field had an update showing under Activities, Apps and More - Data Fields.  I repeatedly sync'ed my 645, and the data field never updated.

It only updated if I manually looked at that menu level, selected, and then selected to update, and then resync

Does this feature/switch to Auto Update Apps not work, or do I misunderstand the function?

If it matters, I have also installed Connect IQ Android app as I was encouraged to do.

I'm on a Google Pixel 2 XL (Android), fully updated Android, all Android apps up to date, etc.

If this doesn't work, it's a bit ridiculous.  My phone auto-updates all apps without manual intervention, and it would seem the intent of this feature/switch on the Garmin Connnect IQ side.

Help? Thoughts?

  • 0 over 3 years ago

    I've got exactly this problem with Sony Xperia and Fenix 6. Seems rather odd that Garmin isn't capable of fixing a simple problem like this. 

  • 0 over 3 years ago in reply to KristianOe

    If people only complain about it in this user forum, Garmin wouldn't even know that anyone is having an issue.

    Clearing the cache and force-stopping the Connect and Connect IQ apps might help. Failing that, clear the storage and uninstall/reinstall.

    Each Android version seems to get more restrictive with background data, so that could also be the problem.

  • 0 over 2 years ago in reply to Roedema

    It also doesn't work with my Vivoactive 4, even after reinstalling the app.

    No sense to have this option when it doesn't work