My friend's old 235 gets MUCH better GPS reception than my new 245, regardless of which settings we tried. (My 245 was good until it updated - frustrating.)
I believe Garmin switched GPS between the 235 and the 245. I believe they're using a Sony chip now. Better battery life but worst GPS. The 245 is still a great watch.
Thank you very much for this Video! It is great that you do such videos to help others out. My girlfriend's garmin 245 music measured distances completely wrong (like 10 percent off) and after following your steps it measures them accurately!
I read somewhere: GLONASS is usually more accurate in mountainous areas, while Galileo is more accurate in urban areas. Galileo should be slightly more accurate than GLONASS, depending on its surroundings.......
Many thanks for the prompt description about GPS..... I understand that Glonass is a Russian statelite and Galileo is European Union so which one or combination ie GPS + GALILEO is better for low battery consumption I charge by Fenix 6 weekly as I run daily and the battery drops a lot quicker many most.... I live in the UK and still need a great GPS but one that doesn't eat my battery and ideas any one ??
Can someone explain why my fenix 6 is having so much difficulty aqcuring a gps location while inside a building compared to a smartphone that does it almost instantly. I can't find any explanation online.
How do I get my Fenix to work in the woods? I run on trails and also use strava, my garmin always tracks less distance than strava. I see other people running those same trails and their data seems fine (a 3 mile run appears as 3 miles, whereas for me it appears as 2.75... i have it set to 1 sec/GPS+, I have 3d distance and elevation on... what else am i missing... this is so frustrating)
It's real frustrating. I also have an Apple Watch and the GPS synchs immediately. Prefer the Garmin in every other way, but not acquiring GPS in a reasonable time (or not at all in some places) isn't okay.
Hey I’m trying to get my garmin forerunner 255 music to stop beeping at laps. I don’t want to turn auto lap completely off, I just won’t the tone off! I cannot find anywhere that shows how to do it, but I had it that way on my 235. Can you please help!?
I have tried all the options, but still no GPS signal. I was using this watch for almost 6 years and having issues with the GPS for the past 1 week. So I started running with no GPS run/walk but Garmin started to power off and ON automatically and reducing the distance during the activity.
Same here with a 5 year-old Vivoactive. Mine started shutting off in the middle of walks that I was tracking (i.e., using GPS) during the winter as if it ran out of battery in 30 minutes, even on a full charge. I figured my battery was too old to simultaneously endure the cold and use GPS, so I stopped using the GPS function until the warm weather returned. Now, some 4 months later, I am no longer able to connect to GPS. Tried everything, reboot, factory reset, re-paired with my phone, ensured sensors are set to GPS + GLONASS, all permissions are enabled, latest software on watch and app are installed, brought my phone outside when trying to get GPS signal. None of it is working. As someone else suggested, I'm starting to think this is planned obsolescence. I'd like to know whether this might be a behaviour relating to the battery life. Yet, when the watch shuts off from getting 'tired' of looking for a signal, it shows some 70% remaining battery life when I plug it in to charge. Disappointing. We get used to our gadgets and it would be nice not to have to replace on a hunch (that the battery is the issue). We waste enough stuff as is.
Does your phone have to be in proximity? My venu won't connect to gps unless my phone is in proximity... the phone symbol flashes showing it's trying to connect to my smart phone... but why does it need to be connected to my smart phone? I thought the venu was able to connect to gps without a phone?
What is the difference between the Glonass and Galileo? I live in Delaware in the US. I will be travelling to Europe in a few weeks. What do I need to do to make sure I get good GPS connection in Europe? Thanks! Love your videos!
This is a great question. Basically they are two additional types of satellite navigation systems, GLONASS was created by the Russians and Galileo by the European Union. So if you're traveling to Europe, I recommend using GPS + Galileo. Thank you for all of your support. Have a great trip to Europe!
GPS is USA GNSS system, GLONASS is Russian, and Galileo by European Union as @Gauging Gadgets mentioned. GPS, and GLONASS are available on whole Earth, Galileo will be fully operational probably in 2020. In Europe there should be no difference which one you choose. In US it is better to choose GPS + GLONASS for now.
@@abartos witaj Andrzej, is looks like u have some clue about that GPS. I have some issues with GPS on my 735xt In running settings - GPS i can choose between GPS galileo and ultra trac do you know what going to be better for me?
@@Varss23 UltraTrac is a power saving mode. It causes that obtaining positions is not continuous, but triggered at intervals. If you want more accuracy / reliability, try setting GPS and Galileo simultaneously if you have this capability(or GPS + Glonass if you live in Russia).
I am consistently behind about .2 miles behind on my Garmin 235 from what my Strava, my friend's Garmin's or even my Apple watch tells me. Can there be a fix for this?
Ok, so I ran a total of 15 miles today and everything about that run was messed up. My Garmin says that my best mile was run at a pace of 5:56, however, when I looked at my pace graph, the fastest I ran was 6:20 ... And that's not all. I got a new PR for running a mile in 4:45 !? That's just SO wrong. Looking at the map, some segments weren't even recorded properly as I think the GPS stopped working so it messed everything up. I live in the UK and just changed to GPS + GALILEO and I am really hoping this gets fixed. Do you guys know why this has happened? It's very frustrating. Also, thanks for the video.
i hace the 245 and im a little bit confused of the procedure for starting a run. First i press Run, then usually i go to options and seek for a saved route, then i have to wait for gps? or inmediately have to run?. Almost always i have to press start twice because of the screen getting paused at first steps. Do you have a video with the correct procedures?
Hello, sorry if I wasn't clear in the video. Please find better instructions directly from Garmin via this link: www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/forerunner245/EN-US/GUID-768E7F89-0A67-4137-9864-6FF50BF4DACA.html Let me know if you have any other questions. Thank you for watching!
I have issues with the GPS accuracy on my Garmin 945. I tried to play with GPS only GPS + other satellite and still i got different results. I am in eastern europe any advise which option is the most suitable?
This is just absurd. If my start place is near buildings and I run in town how do I do that? I had a honor 5 band and it always connected fast without problem. Then I decided to buy a bette watch I i took the Garmin 45s, but I always have gps connecting issues. Unacceptable!
Mate can you help me out with the old watch there used to be a connection thing where you gotta wait for the gps there you can run because with this watch it just letting me run and there is no way I’m running this slow outside was on the treadmill running at 430 per mile pace for 2miles my session with out watch because the treadmill tells me but I haven’t use the watch for 9months it was all over place saying I’m running 330 mileing then 9min mileing then when I got to the first mile it was slow and I no the route I run and when I got to the first mile where it normally is it didn’t pop up pls help out mate
My GPS isn't starting for a long time. sometimes i just lose patience and start a non-gps run/walk. It's so frustrating. I tried what you said too, nut no success :/
@@GaugingGadgets I tried the GPS- Glonass and it caught the gps signal in about a a minute i think, which is still better than my previous experiences. Also a clear sky above with no trees and buildings helped. Thanks man.
It's frustrating knowing that you spent +600 bucks on a garmin and wont work anymore. In my case, I bought one about 5 years ago, stopped using it regularly and I wanted to train with it again.. but it wont connect to gps anymore. Planned obsolescence maybe?. Really shame because we adcquired one of the top of the gps watches from a gps dedicated brand.
@@claudiosalasvasquez1285 try resetting to default and then trying? and if it still doesn't try connecting through glonass or galelio. It really worked for me
Coomon, I walked all of my distance and all it could tell is " wait" and the power save in 28 seconds and we are back to square one. Please what is the problem!!!!
my forerunner 45 is useless after the cpe file has expired, syncing with phone does nothing. and having to sync via laptop is hugely unpractical. will never ever buy garmin again.
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I followed your recommendations and finally solved my problem! Now it takes much less time, thank you!
I followed your suggestions and my problem is solved. Thank you Very much
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My friend's old 235 gets MUCH better GPS reception than my new 245, regardless of which settings we tried. (My 245 was good until it updated - frustrating.)
I believe Garmin switched GPS between the 235 and the 245. I believe they're using a Sony chip now. Better battery life but worst GPS. The 245 is still a great watch.
Thank you very much for this Video! It is great that you do such videos to help others out. My girlfriend's garmin 245 music measured distances completely wrong (like 10 percent off) and after following your steps it measures them accurately!
Perfect!! Thanks for this video, didn’t know thoughs options were there, turned glonass on and it’s loads better! Thanks again
Can this watch be used for golf course layout?
If I live in Mexico City, what do you recommend, GPS + Glonass or Galileo?
thanks for a quick, concise informative tutorial on the subject. Great job.
I usually select my activity while I am getting my shoes and other gear on. Inside a wood framed house it usually has a GPS lock before I get outside.
Smart!
I read somewhere: GLONASS is usually more accurate in mountainous areas, while Galileo is more accurate in urban areas. Galileo should be slightly more accurate than GLONASS, depending on its surroundings.......
Many thanks for the prompt description about GPS..... I understand that Glonass is a Russian statelite and Galileo is European Union so which one or combination ie GPS + GALILEO is better for low battery consumption
I charge by Fenix 6 weekly as I run daily and the battery drops a lot quicker many most.... I live in the UK and still need a great GPS but one that doesn't eat my battery and ideas any one ??
Can someone explain why my fenix 6 is having so much difficulty aqcuring a gps location while inside a building compared to a smartphone that does it almost instantly. I can't find any explanation online.
Your phone isn’t getting gps signal, it’s estimating location based upon cell signal.
@@password12340 thanks, I was wondering if they located your phone that way!
Why does my forunner 45 keep disconnecting when out of phone range, it never used to 👍thank you
How do I get my Fenix to work in the woods? I run on trails and also use strava, my garmin always tracks less distance than strava. I see other people running those same trails and their data seems fine (a 3 mile run appears as 3 miles, whereas for me it appears as 2.75... i have it set to 1 sec/GPS+, I have 3d distance and elevation on... what else am i missing... this is so frustrating)
Same problem
It's real frustrating. I also have an Apple Watch and the GPS synchs immediately. Prefer the Garmin in every other way, but not acquiring GPS in a reasonable time (or not at all in some places) isn't okay.
Hey I’m trying to get my garmin forerunner 255 music to stop beeping at laps. I don’t want to turn auto lap completely off, I just won’t the tone off! I cannot find anywhere that shows how to do it, but I had it that way on my 235. Can you please help!?
Can you do a video on how to use the Golf feature on a vivoactive 3 music? Thanks, I have enjoyed your other videos
This is a great idea. I will add it to my list and do some research. Thank you for watching!
I have tried all the options, but still no GPS signal. I was using this watch for almost 6 years and having issues with the GPS for the past 1 week. So I started running with no GPS run/walk but Garmin started to power off and ON automatically and reducing the distance during the activity.
Same here with a 5 year-old Vivoactive. Mine started shutting off in the middle of walks that I was tracking (i.e., using GPS) during the winter as if it ran out of battery in 30 minutes, even on a full charge. I figured my battery was too old to simultaneously endure the cold and use GPS, so I stopped using the GPS function until the warm weather returned. Now, some 4 months later, I am no longer able to connect to GPS. Tried everything, reboot, factory reset, re-paired with my phone, ensured sensors are set to GPS + GLONASS, all permissions are enabled, latest software on watch and app are installed, brought my phone outside when trying to get GPS signal. None of it is working. As someone else suggested, I'm starting to think this is planned obsolescence. I'd like to know whether this might be a behaviour relating to the battery life. Yet, when the watch shuts off from getting 'tired' of looking for a signal, it shows some 70% remaining battery life when I plug it in to charge. Disappointing. We get used to our gadgets and it would be nice not to have to replace on a hunch (that the battery is the issue). We waste enough stuff as is.
Does your phone have to be in proximity? My venu won't connect to gps unless my phone is in proximity... the phone symbol flashes showing it's trying to connect to my smart phone... but why does it need to be connected to my smart phone? I thought the venu was able to connect to gps without a phone?
What is the difference between the Glonass and Galileo? I live in Delaware in the US. I will be travelling to Europe in a few weeks. What do I need to do to make sure I get good GPS connection in Europe? Thanks! Love your videos!
This is a great question. Basically they are two additional types of satellite navigation systems, GLONASS was created by the Russians and Galileo by the European Union. So if you're traveling to Europe, I recommend using GPS + Galileo. Thank you for all of your support. Have a great trip to Europe!
GPS is USA GNSS system, GLONASS is Russian, and Galileo by European Union as @Gauging Gadgets mentioned. GPS, and GLONASS are available on whole Earth, Galileo will be fully operational probably in 2020. In Europe there should be no difference which one you choose. In US it is better to choose GPS + GLONASS for now.
Thanks for this great information
@@abartos witaj Andrzej, is looks like u have some clue about that GPS. I have some issues with GPS on my 735xt In running settings - GPS i can choose between GPS galileo and ultra trac do you know what going to be better for me?
@@Varss23 UltraTrac is a power saving mode. It causes that obtaining positions is not continuous, but triggered at intervals. If you want more accuracy / reliability, try setting GPS and Galileo simultaneously if you have this capability(or GPS + Glonass if you live in Russia).
I am consistently behind about .2 miles behind on my Garmin 235 from what my Strava, my friend's Garmin's or even my Apple watch tells me. Can there be a fix for this?
Ok, so I ran a total of 15 miles today and everything about that run was messed up. My Garmin says that my best mile was run at a pace of 5:56, however, when I looked at my pace graph, the fastest I ran was 6:20 ... And that's not all. I got a new PR for running a mile in 4:45 !? That's just SO wrong. Looking at the map, some segments weren't even recorded properly as I think the GPS stopped working so it messed everything up. I live in the UK and just changed to GPS + GALILEO and I am really hoping this gets fixed.
Do you guys know why this has happened? It's very frustrating. Also, thanks for the video.
i hace the 245 and im a little bit confused of the procedure for starting a run. First i press Run, then usually i go to options and seek for a saved route, then i have to wait for gps? or inmediately have to run?. Almost always i have to press start twice because of the screen getting paused at first steps. Do you have a video with the correct procedures?
Hello, sorry if I wasn't clear in the video. Please find better instructions directly from Garmin via this link: www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/forerunner245/EN-US/GUID-768E7F89-0A67-4137-9864-6FF50BF4DACA.html
Let me know if you have any other questions. Thank you for watching!
with a Fenix 3 i get better results with gps on and glonass off running on the city. For swimming in the sea with gps and glonass on.
Can you easilly explain down how to fix GPS
@Ed bro if I understood what he sayd I wouldn't ask to explain easly here
I have issues with the GPS accuracy on my Garmin 945. I tried to play with GPS only GPS + other satellite and still i got different results. I am in eastern europe any advise which option is the most suitable?
Try gps and Galileo
Whats the watchface you use in the beginning?
Data Lover you can get it from Garmin here: apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/bcb58298-3e71-4d9a-9084-169e581df99c
This is just absurd. If my start place is near buildings and I run in town how do I do that?
I had a honor 5 band and it always connected fast without problem.
Then I decided to buy a bette watch I i took the Garmin 45s, but I always have gps connecting issues.
Unacceptable!
Mate can you help me out with the old watch there used to be a connection thing where you gotta wait for the gps there you can run because with this watch it just letting me run and there is no way I’m running this slow outside was on the treadmill running at 430 per mile pace for 2miles my session with out watch because the treadmill tells me but I haven’t use the watch for 9months it was all over place saying I’m running 330 mileing then 9min mileing then when I got to the first mile it was slow and I no the route I run and when I got to the first mile where it normally is it didn’t pop up pls help out mate
I Have Garmin forerunner 235 GPS Not Working
My GPS isn't starting for a long time. sometimes i just lose patience and start a non-gps run/walk. It's so frustrating. I tried what you said too, nut no success :/
Sorry to hear that. It might be a idea to contact Garmin support.
@@GaugingGadgets I tried the GPS- Glonass and it caught the gps signal in about a a minute i think, which is still better than my previous experiences. Also a clear sky above with no trees and buildings helped. Thanks man.
It's frustrating knowing that you spent +600 bucks on a garmin and wont work anymore. In my case, I bought one about 5 years ago, stopped using it regularly and I wanted to train with it again.. but it wont connect to gps anymore. Planned obsolescence maybe?. Really shame because we adcquired one of the top of the gps watches from a gps dedicated brand.
@@claudiosalasvasquez1285 You should try doing a factory reset.
@@claudiosalasvasquez1285 try resetting to default and then trying? and if it still doesn't try connecting through glonass or galelio. It really worked for me
Coomon, I walked all of my distance and all it could tell is " wait" and the power save in 28 seconds and we are back to square one. Please what is the problem!!!!
The Sony GPS chip sucks my £30 FR10 with MediaTek chip is more accurate with a reliable instant pace than my £500 945
my forerunner 45 is useless after the cpe file has expired, syncing with phone does nothing. and having to sync via laptop is hugely unpractical. will never ever buy garmin again.
CovidImages need to be invested more than half19
Show how the gps works!
Can you provide more about what you would like to know?