![]() Ok, next, I’ve got the USB adapter that came with the tablet to connect to USB devices, where the Edge (via the hub) is plugged into: So I’ve got two cables, one plugged from tablet to USB hub, and one from Garmin to USB hub. Realistically you could plug it into a computer, but that would sorta defeat the purpose. But I did have a powered USB hub around, so I just used that instead (just me, I tried in vain this weekend to find a ‘Y’ cable in Paris). In my attempt to reduce cable clutter recently, I threw out what I thought were a bunch of duplicate cables – apparently leaving me no spare ‘Y’ cables (curse the. See, my tablet doesn’t have enough power to allow the Edge unit to draw power upon connecting it, which means you’ll either need a USB “Y” cable (plugged into another USB power source), or a USB hub (also powered). ![]() In any event, once you’ve got the apps downloaded, you’re ready to roll. Just search for ANT+ in the Google Play store and you’ll see them all on a singe page.ġ) ANT Radio Service (for watches that normally use ANT Agent)Ģ) ANT USB Service (for watches that normally use ANT Agent)Ĥ) ‘Uploader for Garmin’ App (for non-tablets, i.e. They are the “ANT Radio Service” app, and the “ANT USB Service” app. In addition to the Sportablet app, if you’re downloading from a Garmin FR310XT/FR405/FR405CX/FR410/FR910XT/FR610/FR60/FR70/Swim, you’re also going to need a few other applications from ANT+ from the Google Play store. A lot of this has to do with the lack of standardization on Android, making hardware integration somewhat difficult. More than likely, the support picture is better than it looks. There’s a chart on the app owners website, but I wouldn’t consider it 100% complete. Now I should point out that Android compatibility with the different download scenarios below is a bit of a complex story. Getting data off your Android device (technically either phone or tablet) will require you to download the Sportablet app. So you’re not ‘in the hole’ $50 if it doesn’t work. The good news is that compared to the iPad option, it only costs a $1-2 (or nothing at all) to try it out. I would to upfront note that the Android downloading option is far from perfect. I say “oddly” because when you look at the rest of the sports and device ecosystem on Android, it’s otherwise fairly convoluted (see: Bluetooth Smart on Android). The Android ‘story’ is oddly enough the most complete when it comes to getting stuff off your Garmin. With that, let’s get into it! Android Downloading: But that’s it for solutions that work end to end (inclusive of actually getting the file uploaded to a service via some app). I could likely count on one hand the other devices that will work with some of these solutions: The O-Synce Navi2Coach (USB enumerated worked on Surface RT, but not Android), and the Timex Run Trainer 2.0 (USB enumerated worked on Android and Surface RT). Unless the device enumerates as a USB mass storage device, you’re generally out of luck. ![]() The reason I specifically focused on Garmin devices is simple: There’s quite frankly not much support out there for other devices today. Some solutions are straight forward, and some are downright messy. Some platforms have more flexibility than others, as you’ll see. Thus I figured I’d walk through the three major tablet platforms and what your options are on each platform. But the vast majority of fitness devices on the market today don’t enable such scenarios. Some devices such as the Garmin Edge 510 and 810 now allow uploading of workouts via your phone or tablet. Whether that be initial configuration of the device, updating of the unit firmware, or downloading of workouts. As it stands today, every GPS device available in the sports and fitness world requires a computer in some capacity. ![]()
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