Thread: Can a Garmin user answer this question?
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Old 11-27-19 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by edthesped
Curiosity question... Is it possible to use either the Garmin's or other GPS' without passing along any ride information with the company during updates? I'd like to track my ride information but don't really want anyone or any company to have access to my information. A colleague uses a Garmin watch and it sounds like he has to sync his watch with Garmin to perform updates.
I only update my devices via Garmin Express via USB on a PC. As far as I can tell, it’s just a download of the OS. Never noticed if they grab the ride data and I don’t do a backup.
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