Garmin Bug Notice

GPS Data is being including in CIQ Applications that are not using the Module: Toybox.Position.

The result is a Map and tracks are included in Connect post activity.

This GPS data error is only seen when Module: Toybox.FitContributor is used. If Toybox.FitContributor is not used the GPS data is not included.

Known Affected devices:

-Forerunner 55, Forerunner 955 and Venu 2 Family.

Result:

Affects all CIQ applications by adding GPS tracks to the activity data.

Bug – GPS Data being recorded in Non-GPS CIQ Applications – Connect IQ Bug Reports – Connect IQ – Garmin Forums
forums.garmin.com

SwimSports+ Update

SwimSports+ v3.5

  • Bug in 3.4, Enables Lap Swim pool turn detection in:
    • (VA3, VAHR, FR935, FR245, FR645 FR735,Fenix5 and Fenix 6 nonPro).
  • ERA Corrections
    • Venu 2 Plus, Vívoactive 4, Venu Sq. Music
  • Using Garmin CIQ SDK 4.1.7-2022-11-21-562b8a195

Thanks,

Brian Brown

F3b Tip: CIQ Activity Naming

Most do not know about this hidden setting for Garmin >>

At https://connect.garmin.com you can set the activity naming for your account. Login (https://connect.garmin.com), select the Profile & Account Icon (top right)> Account Settings> Display Preferences> Activity Name> Select ‘Location & Devices Activity Name’.

There are four options:

❌ ‘Workout Name’ Example: Chicago – Hill Training (Not Recommend).

  • Does not work for all models.

❌ ‘Location and Type’ Example: Chicago Cycling. Garmin Connect will provide the activity type. (Not Recommend)

  • This will override App naming. (i.e. Chicago Footbike will show as Chicago Cycling)

✅ ‘Location & Devices Activity Name’ Example: Chicago Footbike. Your device App will provide the activity name.

❌ ‘Untitled’. Example: Untitled All activities are set to ‘Untitled’ (Not Recommend)

Brian

Introducing F3b Skiing+

Download Skiing+ (https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/d68f1c0a-6b07-4785-b0fe-9229d4fdd49b)

Purchase $3 USD: https://www.fbbbrown.com/garmin-connect-iq/

Our watches needs the Best Support for Skiing (Direct support for: Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding (Resort and Backcountry modes), Cross Country Skiing, Nordic Skiing, Skate Skiing, Snowshoeing and Water Skiing!

Resort Mode counts Ski Time, Lift Time, Counts Downhill Runs and Lift. Do not get stuck in bad weather with Built in Weather conditions, Hourly and Daily Forecasts at the watch screen.

This is a pay application for $3 USD, and the free version is limited to 10 Minutes.

Advanced GNSS Native GLONASS, GALILEO, AutoGNSS (SatIQ), GNSS L1 & L5, BEIDOU Support.

This application provides real time data, return navigation, Weight adjusted calorie calculations and posts data to Garmin Connect Web and App. The calorie formula is from the Journal of Sports Sciences and provides gender specific values. The calorie data is based from both current heart rate and average heart rate, and the data is posted to Connect as an IQ Data.

Supports:

-Single band, Dual Band and Multi Band GNSS Support

-GPS, +GLONASS, +GALILEO (CIQ 3.2) and +BEIDOU (CIQ 3.3.6+)

-AutoGNSS (SatIQ), GNSS L1 & L5, (CIQ 3.3.6+)

-Maps with Lap Point Location and Run/Lift Locations (in Mapping Devices)

-Return Navigation: Return ETE and Return Distance Remaining with Red Navigation bug (All Fields are Configurable)

–The Return ETE and Distance Remaining are determined by the starting position and your current position. The heading bug is the course of your starting location.

Supported Sensors

-Internal HeartRate, SaO2 and External HeartRate Monitor

-FootPod

-Temperature (tempe)

Custom Fields:

-Runs Count

-Lifts Count

-Skiing Time

-Lift Time

-%Sa02 levels

-Breathing Rates (Requires External HRM)

-Max Speed (Metric or Statute)

-Speed (Metric or Statute)

-Average Speed (Metric or Statute)

-Elapse Timer

-Elevation (Metric or Statute) (Barometer Based)

-Heading

-Total Ascent

-Total Descent

-Vertical Speed / Minute

-Return Estimated Time Enroute (ETE

-Return Distance Remaining

-Distance (Metric or Statute)

-Distance Remaining (Metric or Statute)

-Heart Rate (color coded on all screens)

-Average Heart Rate (color coded on 2nd and 3rd)

-Max Heart Rate

-Calories

-Instantaneous Calorie Sum (hr) Weight adjusted

-Adjusted Calories (avghr) Weight adjusted

-Energy Expenditure

-Temperature and Tempe, Body Temperature difference, Watch – Tempe Temperature difference

-% Battery used

-GPS Strength 0-4

-Fast read battery meter

-Bluetooth Connectivity

-Time of Day 12hr or 24hr

All my Apps

https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/developer/4ca4351d-f24c-40e0-bc3e-b187972a7526/apps

Thanks,

Brian Brown

F3b Boxing / Kick Boxing Update

F3b Boxing / Kick Boxing Update v3.10

-Corrects an issue with VenuSq and VivoActive3 devices

-Adds ‘AutoLock Screen at Start’ option on/off selection in settings. (CIQ 2+)

–For Touchscreen devices only

–Default OFF.

-adds ‘Arnis‘ Activity selection

-Start Screen improvements and additional messages (CIQ 2+)

-Using Connect IQ SDK Mac 4.1.7-2022-11-21-562b8a195

Thanks,

Brian Brown

SwimSports+ Update

SwimSports v3.4

-Corrects Discard option not exiting properly(CIQ3+)

-Corrects start screens text and data displayed

-Adds Transition option to Start Screen Menu (CIQ3+)

-Corrects ERA Issue (VivoActive 3)

-Using Garmin CIQ SDK 4.1.7-2022-11-21-562b8a195

Thanks,

Brian Brown

Updates to F3b Privacy Policy

As part of my commitment to giving you the best experience possible, I have updated the F3b Privacy Policy with changes that took effect on January 05, 2023.

This update January 27, 2023 includes changes to the:

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  • Updates information collected
  • Updates fbbbrown name to f3b

We encourage you to review the updated Terms of Use on our website.

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