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Hi,

I am trying to find a way to transfer a gpx file to my gps device without the use of the computer and without Garmin Express app.

I tried to play a little bit with Garmin Express but in my phone it does not work very well and this is the reason why I need a reliable alternative to transfer gpx to the device.

I also tried to send via bluetooth a gpx file from the smartphone to the device but it does not work either.

Many thanks in advance for any tip!

Cheers

Radeon89 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 12, 2024 7:11 pm I tried to play a little bit with Garmin Express but in my phone it does not work very well

Garmin Express does not run on a smartphone.

Please clarify.

TS probably means Garmin Explore...

Garmin Connect or Explore can transfer data wirelessly, but only to supported devices. Also there are certain Connect IQ apps that can transfer data. All of these solutions don't transfer GPX files, only certain content of the files. It's not a one to one transfer, data can be altered.
You can't send files using bluetooth or Wifi, even if the Garmin device supports those wireless protocols.

There are two ways to transfer a GPX file using a smartphone:

1. connect them using an OTG cable or adapter and transfer the file using a file manager
2. put the data on a micro SD card (also using a file manager)

Option 1 will not work if the Garmin device is using MTP exclusively, like the GPSMAP 67. At least not with an iPhone, maybe certain Android phones can access MTP devices (mine doesn't).
Option 2 requires an SD card slot in the Garmin device (not every device has it). On the phone you can use the SD card slot inside, or a card reader connected to an OTG adapter/cable.

GPSrChive wrote: ↑Fri Jan 12, 2024 8:22 pm

Radeon89 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 12, 2024 7:11 pm I tried to play a little bit with Garmin Express but in my phone it does not work very well

Garmin Express does not run on a smartphone.

Please clarify.

I am sorry, I meant Garmin EXPLORER!

Thanks

I have found this cable, what do you think about it?

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https://objects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_ ... _24651.pdf

Thanks!

Radeon89 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 14, 2024 1:11 pm I have found this cable, what do you think about it?

link

https://objects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_ ... _24651.pdf

Thanks!

This is a regular USB cable. You need what is called an OTG cable or adapter in order to access files on another device. You can then use the original USB-A to mini-USB cable that came with the GPSMAP 65.

But as javawa said it might not work on all phones.