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IQ Map Receiver (Waypoints and Tracks)

· v2.9.0
★★★★☆ (115) ↓ 10,000 downloads 2 Free

About

A Tool to send Waypoints, Tracks (Courses), Locations and Segments from mobile phone mapping application (Google maps or OSMAnd+) and GPX files to Garmin Fitness device over Bluetooth Works best on Epix and Fenix series devices ******************** have fun! latest information: * most communication problems can be resolved by checking that the "Garmin Connect" App is started and not suspended by the Operating System Setup: - install a mapping application e.g. Google maps or OsmAnd (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.osmand) - install IQ Map Receiver app on Garmin watch (or widget) * capable of T-Rex offline mode (transfer hundreds of Gpx based Waypoints from Mobile Phone to Edge or Fenix watch with only Bluetooth activated - install IQ Map Receiver Companion App on Android phone from Microsoft GitHub: https://github.com/NilsSei/iqmapreceiver_release/releases/download/IQMAPRECEIVER_ANDROID_2_9_3/iqmapreceiver_release_2_9_3.apk feel free to join the discussion there or raise issues if you like this app and think it is useful for you please feel free to donate at https://www.paypal.me/SchluppSoft

What's new

# Release Notes * 2.9.0 add Venu X1, garmin browser due to companion app https://github.com/NilsSei/iqmapreceiver_release/releases/tag/IQMAPRECEIVER_ANDROID_2_9_1 * 2.8.3 device specific icon scaling to better fit size and quality demands * 2.8.2 fixed huge program size issue by replacing svg graphics with pngs (reduction from 9 MB to 120kB) * 2.8.1 fixed glance view crah ## What's New 2.8.0 * KML export, full track view, optimized filter / sorting methods ### T-Rex Offline Mode Transfer waypoints and locations directly via Bluetooth without internet connection. Works with the companion app variant on compatible devices. ### Batch GPX Import Import multiple GPX files at once from a folder. Save time when loading many routes or waypoints. ### Track Visualization New track plot view showing your course with start/finish markers and direction arrows for easier orientation. ### Improved Download Progress Visual progress bar when downloading files to your Garmin device. Clear feedback on transfer status. ### New Device Support Added support for latest Garmin devices including Edge 550/850, Fenix 8 series, Instinct 3, Venu 4, and more. ### UI Improvements - Refreshed interface following Garmin design guidelines - Better menu navigation - Toast notifications for quick status updates - Improved font scaling on different screen sizes ### Stability Improvements - More reliable HTTP server connection - Better handling of incomplete or corrupted FIT files - Improved storage management ## Requirements - Android device with Bluetooth - Garmin device with Connect IQ 3.0.0 or highe

Permissions

PositioningCommunicationsPersistedContentPersistedLocations

Details

Compatible with 198 devices
Updated May 17, 2026
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