Forerunner 405 / 405CX, 410
You need to set up things properly and install a couple of services: see here for full details.
Forerunner 310XT, 610, 910XT
You need to set up things properly and install a couple of services: see here for full details.
Garmin Swim, Forerunner 50, 60, 70
You need to set up things properly and install a couple of services: see here for full details.
Garmin Fenix
You have to set up your unit to create FIT files. After that, you can connect the unit using the USB cable. It should be recognized as mass storage. If the app does not autostart, set the "force flash drive scan" checkbox under Options. You may also want to read this tutorial in case of problems.
Garmin Edge
The Edge 200, 500, 705, 800 are basically flash drives. Therefore, if your tablet / phone won't mount flashdrive (see Nexus 7 and 10 below), they won't work (in some cases, stickmount may help). They may also require external power (see below, Power Issues).
If you add an SD Card to your Edge, it will come up as two units. Some tablets can mount both, some can't. For the Edge 800, when only one is mounted, it's the wrong one, that is: if your Edge is configured to save to SD, the tablet will mount the internal unit, and vice-versa. The general fix is to:
- force the other unit to mount; this is often possible by using stickmount if your tablet / phone is rooted.
- switch mode in the Edge menu before you upload to Sportablet. Say that your Edge is configured to save to the internal unit. Switch it do SD. Connect to the tablet. The internal unit will mount and you can upload. Then switch back to the internal unit.
In some cases (see Samsung below) the Edge is mounted as a flash drive, but not passed to the app as a USB device. In this case, just set the "force flash drive scan" under Options in the app. There should be no need, with any recent version of Sportablet or the Uploader, to force a mounting path.
Finally: it has been reported that in some cases (Samsung Galaxy S2, Android 4.0.4) the phone will only recognize the Edge if it's already connected when you turn on the phone. In that case, the reported successful procedure is to:
- set the "force flash drive scan" option (once)
- connect the Edge 800 using the OTG cable
- restart the Galaxy (long click on power, then choose "Reboot")
- during the boot the Edge should beep; it is now connected to the galaxy
- run the Uploader, should just work
Also in this case, this tutorial may help.
If you add an SD Card to your Edge, it will come up as two units. Some tablets can mount both, some can't. For the Edge 800, when only one is mounted, it's the wrong one, that is: if your Edge is configured to save to SD, the tablet will mount the internal unit, and vice-versa. The general fix is to:
- force the other unit to mount; this is often possible by using stickmount if your tablet / phone is rooted.
- switch mode in the Edge menu before you upload to Sportablet. Say that your Edge is configured to save to the internal unit. Switch it do SD. Connect to the tablet. The internal unit will mount and you can upload. Then switch back to the internal unit.
In some cases (see Samsung below) the Edge is mounted as a flash drive, but not passed to the app as a USB device. In this case, just set the "force flash drive scan" under Options in the app. There should be no need, with any recent version of Sportablet or the Uploader, to force a mounting path.
Finally: it has been reported that in some cases (Samsung Galaxy S2, Android 4.0.4) the phone will only recognize the Edge if it's already connected when you turn on the phone. In that case, the reported successful procedure is to:
- set the "force flash drive scan" option (once)
- connect the Edge 800 using the OTG cable
- restart the Galaxy (long click on power, then choose "Reboot")
- during the boot the Edge should beep; it is now connected to the galaxy
- run the Uploader, should just work
Also in this case, this tutorial may help.
Garmin Etrex, Foretrex, GpsMap and Oregon
Some settings are needed for both the Garmin and the app. Please see this blog post.
Asus / Google Nexus 7
The Nexus 7 is supported by my Uploader for Garmin. The full-fledged Sportablet app, at this time, does not render well on the Nexus.
The Nexus 7 is known to work fine with the Forerunner 305, and that generally means that most of the "old" Garmin devices, like:
- Forerunner 201, 301, 205, 305
- Edge 205, 305
- The Etrex, Foretrex, etc in spanner mode
should work just fine.
Also, the newest forerunner models (being ANT+ based) work fine as well.
However, by default the Nexus 7 won't mount usb flash drives. That's well-known and you can easily check by plugging in any usb key. That's a rather poor decision, and can only be solved by rooting the tablet. Since a few Garmin models are actually flash drives, that is:
- Edge 500, 705, 800
- Forerunner 10, 110, 210
you won't be able to connect those to a Nexus 7 unless you root your tablet, so that you can properly mount them as flash drives. (I'm actually sorry, but like the USB issues with many Samsung devices, it's a manufacturing choice that cannot be "fixed" by an app). After rooting, you need to install and run stickmount (a free app) that will actually force the Garmin device to mount as a drive.
Note: the latest Nexus 7, depending on the exact ROM version, may have a number of USB issues. A discussion and some fixes (which sometimes involve changing the language of your tablet :-) is here: http://dslrcontroller.com/guide-2013-nexus-7.php
The Nexus 7 is known to work fine with the Forerunner 305, and that generally means that most of the "old" Garmin devices, like:
- Forerunner 201, 301, 205, 305
- Edge 205, 305
- The Etrex, Foretrex, etc in spanner mode
should work just fine.
Also, the newest forerunner models (being ANT+ based) work fine as well.
However, by default the Nexus 7 won't mount usb flash drives. That's well-known and you can easily check by plugging in any usb key. That's a rather poor decision, and can only be solved by rooting the tablet. Since a few Garmin models are actually flash drives, that is:
- Edge 500, 705, 800
- Forerunner 10, 110, 210
you won't be able to connect those to a Nexus 7 unless you root your tablet, so that you can properly mount them as flash drives. (I'm actually sorry, but like the USB issues with many Samsung devices, it's a manufacturing choice that cannot be "fixed" by an app). After rooting, you need to install and run stickmount (a free app) that will actually force the Garmin device to mount as a drive.
Note: the latest Nexus 7, depending on the exact ROM version, may have a number of USB issues. A discussion and some fixes (which sometimes involve changing the language of your tablet :-) is here: http://dslrcontroller.com/guide-2013-nexus-7.php
Samsung / Google Nexus 10
Basically just like the Nexus 7 (see above), except that the Nexus 10 is a 10" tablet, so it's supported by the flagship Sportablet app. You still need rooting if you want to connect a flash-drive-like Garmin model.
Google Nexus 4
It's complicated. The Nexus 4 was initially advertised as having OTG support, but it does not, and lately google also amended the manual removing any mention of usb host mode (there are many posts about this in many forums and blogs - here is one on androidauthority). It is unclear whether it's an hardware or a software problem - most likely both, meaning lack of power on USB port + lack of support inside the kernel. The Nexus 4 does not have an ANT+ chip either, so it can't talk directly with ANT+ devices. So, as it is now, you won't be able to connect a Garmin to the Nexus 4 (or any other USB device for that matter). Maybe someone will come up with an alternative ROM, but even in that case, you'll probably need a powered USB hub or a Y-cable + a charger to overcome the lack of power on USB.
Tablets / Phones from Samsung
As a first step, you need the right adapter, that is, a USB OTG (on-the-go), also called USB HOST adapter. The official Samsung adapter is this.
That said, there are known USB issues with many Samsung devices, both phones and tablets. In early Galaxy models, Samsung put a USB whitelist, effectively preventing a generic USB device from being exposed to Android (only flash drives, cameras and a few more device types are allowed).
Devices mounting as flash drives (Edge 500, 705 and 800, as well as the Forerunner 110 and 210) are supposed to work fine. It is possible that you'll have to set the "force flash drive scan" option. With recent versions of Sportablet / Uploader, forcing a mounting path should no longer be necessary. Keep in mind that providing power might also be necessary (see Power Issues below).
ANT+ devices works fine with recent ROMS, also on the Galaxy S2 (and S3, of course). That includes the Forerunner 405, 405CX. 410, 310xt, 610, 910xt 60 and 70 (using the ANT+ key connected with a USB OTG cable).
The whitelist prevents some early Forerunner / Edge models (301, 205, 305) from working. The only known solution is to install a different ROM, removing the whitelist. Only some ROMs fix the USB issue. Known working ROMs are documented here. Please understand that installing a new ROM, even more so an unofficial ROM, is not for the casual user and you should only attempt this if you're comfortable with technology, and, it goes without saying, under your own responsibility.
Galaxy Tab 10.1, GT-P7510
There is a working, unofficial ROM with Android 4.04 (thanks to Marco Steege for finding and testing it)
BinDroid XTC V5.0.1
GT-P7510:4.0.4/IMM76D/XXLPH:user/release-keys
the ROM has been downloaded from here. Please double-check what you're doing. This link was ok September 2, 2012.
Galaxy S3, GT-I9300
The Galaxy S3 has been reported to work with the Sportablet Uploader for Garmin only with the newest official ROM:
Galaxy S3 GT-I9300, Android 4.04, ROM: I9300BUBLG3.
Earlier models seem to suffer from the same problem above, that is, the device is not exposed. Using that version, the Forerunner 305 works fine too.
If you have issues with a different Samsung device, and don't mind playing around with custom ROMs, please get in touch. If we can make it work on your model, you'll get good karma :-) from all the other guys with the same device, and a free activation code for Sportablet or the Uploader.
That said, there are known USB issues with many Samsung devices, both phones and tablets. In early Galaxy models, Samsung put a USB whitelist, effectively preventing a generic USB device from being exposed to Android (only flash drives, cameras and a few more device types are allowed).
Devices mounting as flash drives (Edge 500, 705 and 800, as well as the Forerunner 110 and 210) are supposed to work fine. It is possible that you'll have to set the "force flash drive scan" option. With recent versions of Sportablet / Uploader, forcing a mounting path should no longer be necessary. Keep in mind that providing power might also be necessary (see Power Issues below).
ANT+ devices works fine with recent ROMS, also on the Galaxy S2 (and S3, of course). That includes the Forerunner 405, 405CX. 410, 310xt, 610, 910xt 60 and 70 (using the ANT+ key connected with a USB OTG cable).
The whitelist prevents some early Forerunner / Edge models (301, 205, 305) from working. The only known solution is to install a different ROM, removing the whitelist. Only some ROMs fix the USB issue. Known working ROMs are documented here. Please understand that installing a new ROM, even more so an unofficial ROM, is not for the casual user and you should only attempt this if you're comfortable with technology, and, it goes without saying, under your own responsibility.
Galaxy Tab 10.1, GT-P7510
There is a working, unofficial ROM with Android 4.04 (thanks to Marco Steege for finding and testing it)
BinDroid XTC V5.0.1
GT-P7510:4.0.4/IMM76D/XXLPH:user/release-keys
the ROM has been downloaded from here. Please double-check what you're doing. This link was ok September 2, 2012.
Galaxy S3, GT-I9300
The Galaxy S3 has been reported to work with the Sportablet Uploader for Garmin only with the newest official ROM:
Galaxy S3 GT-I9300, Android 4.04, ROM: I9300BUBLG3.
Earlier models seem to suffer from the same problem above, that is, the device is not exposed. Using that version, the Forerunner 305 works fine too.
If you have issues with a different Samsung device, and don't mind playing around with custom ROMs, please get in touch. If we can make it work on your model, you'll get good karma :-) from all the other guys with the same device, and a free activation code for Sportablet or the Uploader.
Tablet: Archos 101 G9
Don't use the USB 2 connector (the large one), although it seems to fit the Forerunner / Edge / USB Key connector. It won't work. You need to use the micro USB connector + the appropriate USB OTG adapter (thanks to Christoph Soukup for this tip).
Kogan Agora
The Kogan won't pass the USB device up to the app, but can still be used with some devices, like Edge 500, 705, 800, Forerunner 110, 210. You need to set a few options in the Uploader:
- check the "force flash drive scan"
- click "force flash drive path" and set it to
/mnt/usbhost1
Check the spelling, and remember that Android is case-sentitive. It must be set exactly as above. If you have any issue, please get in touch.
- check the "force flash drive scan"
- click "force flash drive path" and set it to
/mnt/usbhost1
Check the spelling, and remember that Android is case-sentitive. It must be set exactly as above. If you have any issue, please get in touch.
Power Issues
Some phones / tablets do not provide power on the USB connector, even if you use and OTG adapter. Others do not provide sufficient power; sometimes they warn about a high power device being connected, sometimes they don't. In this case, they may not mount the Garmin or have glitches during download. The solution here is to either:
- connect through a powered USB hub. You need a hub with its own power supplier, obviously those taking power from the host USB won't work.
- alternatively, connect your Garmin using a USB Y-Cable and a charger (the Garmin charger is often ok). Be careful with the connections. There are many tutorials around, also on youtube. In doubt, check one of those.
The connection sequence seems to be very important for some tablets / phones. What I've found to work more reliably is to:
1) plug the Garmin into the hub
2) plug the hub into the OTG adapter
3) plug the OTG adapter into the phone / tablet
In quite a few cases, doing (3) out of order simply won't work.
- connect through a powered USB hub. You need a hub with its own power supplier, obviously those taking power from the host USB won't work.
- alternatively, connect your Garmin using a USB Y-Cable and a charger (the Garmin charger is often ok). Be careful with the connections. There are many tutorials around, also on youtube. In doubt, check one of those.
The connection sequence seems to be very important for some tablets / phones. What I've found to work more reliably is to:
1) plug the Garmin into the hub
2) plug the hub into the OTG adapter
3) plug the OTG adapter into the phone / tablet
In quite a few cases, doing (3) out of order simply won't work.
