Hi John,
I haven't used IOS with the Elemnt, only android.
I've been using the device for over 2 years, mainly for navigation, so I (think!) I'm reasonably well versed on the process via the app.
But... I recently discovered I can bypass the app altogether by transferring the file directly from my PC to the unit via a standard USB cable.
From Wahoo:
https://wahoofitness.yonyx.com/y/conversation/?id=0879d4c0-53dd-11e8-8f6c-bc764e10d166&lang=en
(Personally, I wish I had known this ages ago. Most of my routes are prepared on the computer. This is an easier process than emailing the gpx/trx file to my phone, then uploading to the app, and then transferring to the unit!
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So.... if it can be done from a PC, in my simple mind, it should be doable from a tablet. Tablets with a USB connection are few and far between, and I'm sure there's more to it than just a USB port. But there my technological knowledge starts to get cloudy.
Why do I want to do this?
I do a lot of long distance touring and it is not practical (nor enjoyable) to plan a week's ride (or longer) and stick rigidly to it.
When Wifi or data is available, it's not a problem to plan a new route on the fly.
However, I am looking for a solution when wifi/data is not available.
Currently, using OSMand on the tablet I can plan a route and transfer it to my phone all without internet. To load that route in the app needs a momentary internet connection, so this is where the process fails.
It is the app that requires the internet connection, not the unit.
If I can transfer the route directly to the Elemnt unit, bypassing the app, no internet connection is required and my issue is solved.
I then have a unit that will work anywhere, be re-routable anywhere, irrespective of data/wifi availability.
Thanks!