GPX file send to me via Whatsapp, opening via Karoo-app?

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Frank Spanjers

• February 03, 2022 19:59
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Hello,

I started using the Karoo 2 a week ago, coming from a Garmin Edge Explore.

I have a question on uploading routes/GPX-files from Whatsapp.

When someone send me a GPX-file via Whatsapp and I click the file in Whatsapp, it proposes to open the file using Garmin Connect App (and as alternatives Komoot and c:geo, both apps also installed on my phone). I used to select Garmin Connect app, file opened, I saved it in Garmin Connect and was able to send it to my Garming bikecomputer directly. Easy!

I did install the Karoo-app and hoped that when clicking the file in Whatsapp, it would be proposed to open de file via Karoo-app and add it to the Karoo Dashboard, which would mean it appears on my Karoo 2 straight away.

But I don't get this option when selecting the GPX-file in Whatsapp!
Maybe it's something to correct on my phone (how?) or is it an option that the Karoo app does not offer?

Appreciate your reply!

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  BoneyMalloney

  • February 04, 2022 08:38

  Hi there...

  I'm using an iPhone. I save the route to the iPhone or iCloud. I open the karoo dashboard (which i have on a shortcut) and import the route i have just saved. Only takes a few seconds, hope this helps.

  Regards,

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  Gerard van Rijn

  • February 05, 2022 13:40
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  Karoo Companion App - is written: 'The Karoo Companion App from Hammerhead brings your Android phone’s calls, text messages, and other notifications onto your Hammerhead Karoo 2, ensuring you don’t miss anything important'.

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  Frank Spanjers

  • February 25, 2022 20:45
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  Thanks BoneyMalloney,
  I have difficulty saving the file from Whatsapp to my Android phone. Would like to save it to 'files'. Doesn't show up as selection when selecting the file in Whatsapp ... Do I miss something here?

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  BoneyMalloney

  • March 01, 2022 15:01

  Sorry, I'm not familiar with Android. There must be info on YouTube etc. on how to save WhatsApp files on an Android phone, you might have to email it to yourself!

  If you can find a way to save a file from any source (email, messenger etc.) then all you have to do is point your 'Add Route, Import' at it from a browser. You don't need any apps to open or view any files.

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