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Got a smartphone or a small-screen tablet? check out the Uploader for Garmin!

Support for Forerunner 310xt, 610, 910xt, 60, 70 going alpha

1/20/2013

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Update:  Sportablet 3.7 and the Uploader for Garmin 2.9 provide beta-level support. A more detailed post will follow, but the passcode is no longer needed, and it's now safe to purchase the app if you feel so.

Sportablet 3.5 and the Uploader for Garmin 2.6Sportablet 3.5 and the Uploader for Garmin 2.6 provide alpha-level support for the Garmin Forerunner 310xt, 610, 910xt. Being still in alpha, support is disabled by default and can only be enabled with a passcode.

Note: I've just released those versions (January 20) so it may take a few hours before Google Play makes them available to you guys.

To obtain a passcode:

- Please understand that it's alpha code. It's fairly complete but lacks some error handling and error recovery. It may leave some files on your tablet in case of errors, and the only way to clean up those files will be uninstalling the app. Therefore, please don't ask for a passcode if you have purchased the app, or obtained a free activation code from me, because you may have to uninstall / reinstall the app when it goes beta or final.

- Follow the steps in my post "getting ready for ANT+". Instructions are for the 405, but you should be able to figure out how to make it work with your model (otherwise, sorry, the alpha is not for you :-). Unlike what is said in the instructions, enable device diagnostics under "options". Also, leave buffering and delay OFF at first.

- With diagnostics enabled, try to get the activities. The watch should pair and then an error message should appear, telling you that a passcode is needed. Click on the red "email log" button, send me the log. I'll get back to you with the passcode.

- Please understand that you're expected to actually try the app :-) and tell me if it's working fine with your Garmin, your tablet, your phone. I may need to add a few options to get the best reliability / performance on all platform, and withouth logs, it's hard to do so.

- for details on how to use the internal ANT+ chip in the Xperia see here.

- Please understand that, after you obtain a passcode, you should not buy the app during the alpha period, because it's recommended that you uninstall / reinstall the app when it goes beta or final.

- Please do not apply for a passcode if you're paranoid, you're afraid that my app will destroy your Garmin, your tablet, your phone, cause a nuclear war, summon demons to your house, or are otherwise suspicious that I'm a master of mischief trying to steal your precious money. Life is too short to deal with that.

If you're still reading this, yes, you're the right person to try the alpha :-)

9 Comments
Karsten
1/20/2013 09:00:07

Did I miss something? Where can I get the app and where to ask to take part in the alpha? Would be happy to test an report...
Galaxy S3 with OTG-cable and usb2-ant stick; Garmin 910xt

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carlo pescio
1/20/2013 09:14:59

where: google play as usual; it's a regular release, a passcode is needed only for the new family of Forerunners. Links to google play are everywhere on this website :-). You need the Uploader for Garmin for your S3.

Where/how to ask: see instructions above. Make it pair with your watch with diagnostics enabled. There will be a red "email log" button in the upload page. Click, send email, I'll get back with a passcode.

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Martin
1/20/2013 10:48:41

Hello,
at first:
thank you for your work!
I need the Passcode for my Forerunner 310XT, but its NO Red Button "send email" on the screen.......!
I take a screenshot from this Problem, here is the link:
http://db.tt/KZRYVqBp
Thank you,
Martin

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carlo pescio
1/20/2013 10:53:22

Martin, please see the instructions above - you need to enable diagnostics in the app for the button to appear...

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Richard
1/22/2013 01:00:12

Works great with my Galaxy S3 / 610 combination (custom ROM in my case).

PS: Why the advice not to buy if all you'll have you do is uninstall/reinstall?

Thanks, Richard.

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carlo pescio
1/23/2013 10:40:17

Richard: let's say the google play in-app purchase process is not the most robust thing on earth :-). I handled the uninstall / reinstall case in the purchase dialog, but I'd like to spend my time during this alpha stage improving the app, not chasing google : )

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bill Olson
2/2/2013 08:07:48

I'm to the point that it asks for pass code. So far so good! I have a 310xt with a Samsung tab 10.1. I'll let you know.

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carlo pescio
2/2/2013 09:59:06

Bill, see above for instructions to get a passcode...

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Andreas
2/2/2013 08:38:23

Thanks a lot for this great tool. Can't wait for the Xperia support to connect with my 910xt.

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