Many users have been reporting a restart issue with the F3 family (F3, F3HR, D2 Bravo) while in an activity.
Cause: Watch memory is full and the current activity is causing the watch to restart.
Solution:
1.) Keep the activity history cleared. First Sync the watch. Then from the watch, Long press the up-button at the Main Menu> History> Options> Delete All Activities. Do this Weekly/Monthly.
2.) Keep one CIQ app slot free to allow more memory for the activity FIT data.

This will keep your F3/F3hr running smoothly.

I have be receiving many questions with apps reverting to Trial MODE “RED BAR”.

This is due to the Garmin Policy to reset the Setting file that holds your email/and unlock information.

If this occurs, just re-enter your email (code if needed) in the App Settings.

To prevent auto-matic updates and unexpected Trail Modes, Turn OFF automatic updates.

How to turn off Auto Updates:

Garmin Connect Mobile – Select the watch in the Top Right, then select “General”, then Unset “Auto Update Apps”.

Garmin Connect App Store – Select the watch Top Right and then Unset, “Auto Update”.

Garmin Express – Select Tools & Content Uncheck, “Auto-Update Apps”.

Thanks,
-Brian B.

Thanks,

Brian Brown

The email saving issue in Garmin Connect Mobile app has been resolved! 🎉🎉🎉

Download the current version of Connect Mobile App (4.22.2.1) Released September 5, 2019.

iOS Garmin Connect™ by Garmin
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/garmin-connect/id583446403

Android Garmin Connect™ by Garmin

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.garmin.android.apps.connectmobile

Thanks,
-Brian B.

ACTIVE ISSUE since Friday August 23 2019

NOTICE: Currently there is an error in Garmin Connect Mobile (GCM) that will not allow you save your email address to unlock your application. The CIQ APP saving function is saving a text file to the watch, when it should be saving a special file that the apps can read.  This is affecting all CIQ apps including mine.Please, use the following instructions to unlock your application.

UPDATE AUG 29: Garmin Released Connect Mobile App (4.22.11) the problem was not addressed.

UPDATE AUG 27: Garmin has responded and is currently working this issue. Below is a solution until Garmin posts the update.

Please use these instructions, they are slightly different and require two (2) Garmin applications GCM and Garmin Connect IQ Store (GCIQS) applications.

Download the Garmin Connect IQ Store App. iPhone Android

Updated Unlock Instructions:

So, with that information how to resolve your issue is.

1. First we need to remove the bad settings file by Uninstalling the apps that you cannot unlock, restart the watch and then reinstall using Garmin Connect IQ store app.
   1. The restart will remove the bad settings file.
2. Have the program Garmin Connect Mobile App (GCM) open and with access to the internet. Open the background of your phone.
3. Have the fbbbrown app at the “Start Screen” with the ‘b’ (the ‘b’ indicates the watch is connected to the phone GCM), then
4. Then Using Garmin Connect IQ Store (GCIQS) App to enter your email*, uncheck(OFF) the Verify/Validate button, then Save.
5. Wait at the fbbbrown app start screen until the Red Bar disappears. (3-10 seconds)
   *NOTE: All Epix users and only my HeartMonitor (datafield) still use the code/email.

If you are having a problem.
-Give your watch a restart and check if the email/code are entered correctly. Sometimes the email/code do not save the first time after a new install or update.
-If you still have an issue, there is an option in settings to ‘Default Application’. Set to ON, save and start the App. Then enter your email again.

Video How-To

The error ‘value must be between 0 and 0’ is a new bug in the Garmin Express and Garmin Connect.

Until Garmin fixes the bug(s), use Connect IQ™ Store by Garmin
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/connect-iq-store/id1317652970?mt=8

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.garmin.connectiq

DozenRun, DozenCycle, DozenSwim, DozenPaddle and DozenWalk

I am having an internal server error at the moment. Once corrected all transactions will be automatically put through the system. Thanks, Brian UPDATE: This is RESOLVED as of July 9 2019 11:46 UTC.  All setup and emails are being resent for  09-JULY-2019 purchases.

BikeSafe+ (June) and SwimSports+ (July) are ready for release. These Apps features many Activity Type supports and activity specific features that will separate you from your competition. BikeSafe+.

• BikeSafe+ Features:
  • 8 activity support (Cycling, MTB, BMX, CycloCross,Spinning, Indoor, Hand Cycling and Commuting )
  • Safe Alert Notifications (Email and SMS)
  • HRV, Heart Monitor and Recovery (CIQ 3.0)
  • Transitions for total workout information (CIQ 2.0)
  • Estimated Power, Normalize power and FTP.
  • % Grade
  • IQ Graphs and Data
  • Sensor Support (cadence, power, speed and temperature)
  • AutoLap for advanced interval lapping (Distance or Position)
  • Mapping on supported devices
  • 42 Data options on 4 screens

SwimSport+ Features:

• 4 activity support (Open Water, Lap Pool, Stationary swimming and AquaSports )
• 3 LARGE screens, rest summary screen
• Transitions for total workout information (CIQ 2.0)
• IQ Graphs and Data
• Sensor Support (Optical HR* and ANT HR post download)
  • Optical HR will use ‘Other’ Activity Type.
• AutoLap for advanced interval lapping (Distance or Position)
• Mapping on supported devices

It time to announce the newest apps for f-3b.

RunSafe+, BikeSafe+, Swim+ and Transitions Apps.

RunSafe+ features

Unconscious/Accident detection. send a SMS txt message and one email to alert of a problem all watches/edge requires cell phone

Lap by position (two auto lap points) all watches/edge

CIQ 3.0 HRV/heart monitor/recovery watches/edge with no loss of hr/advanced run features.

Better race Lapping features bestlap, Delta +/- lap time

CIQ 2.0+ Transition mode to next activity or to Transitions App.  transition to any fbbbrown app run cycle, swim, strength, yoga ,etc.

All of dozen run functions

BikeSafe+ features

Accident detection. send a SMS txt message and one email to alert of a problem all watches/edge requires cell phone

Lap by position (one auto lap point) all watches/edge

HRV/heart monitor/recovery CIQ 3.0 watches/edge

Better race Lapping features bestlap, Delta +/- lap time

Estimate power and grade

CIQ 2.0+ Transition mode to next activity or to Transitions App.  transition to any fbbbrown app run cycle, swim, strength, yoga ,etc.

All of dozen Cycle functions

Swim+ features

All watch support

Optical HR mode for swimming 😊

Hopefully better lapping 😊

Auto lap by distance GPS

CIQ 2.0+ Transition mode to next activity or to Transitions App.  transition to any fbbbrown app run cycle, swim, strength, yoga ,etc.

Plus dozen swim

Transitions app (CIQ 2.0+  )

Used for multi-sport activites and provides a way to measure time between activities that never been measured before.

Maintains time in transition

Passes time, distance, steps, calories to next activity for complete workout totals.

Support for Multi-sport. Transitions to next activity .  transition to any fbbbrown app run cycle, swim, strength, yoga ,etc and to other CIQ apps.

There is a new tool to install Garmin Connect IQ Apps for available in Google and Apple App stores “Connect IQ Store”. It is so easy to use. I suggest to use over Connect and Express! Connect IQ™ Store by Garmin https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/connect-iq-store/id1317652970?mt=8 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.garmin.connectiq