05-20-2018 06:32
05-20-2018 06:32
I've followed the instructions, but can't get the app to send the courses to my watch. Tried restarting the app, rebooting my phone, uninstalling/re-installing the app, etc. Any suggestions?
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07-07-2018 06:44
07-07-2018 06:44
I'm getting CPU usage warnings for the app and it's consumed 81% of my Samsung S8's battery since my last full charge (>10 hours ago). I'm about to uninstall too. I've had to leave my phone on a charger almost constantly for the last week or so bc of the fitbit apps battery consumption. I've reinstalled, reset, cleared cache, etc. Holidays are a bad time for things to hit the fan. I hope they have resources back soon who can address these issues.
07-08-2018 03:35
07-08-2018 03:35
@HBlood it sounds like you may be affected by a different bug than is discussed here. There is an android app issue causing high battery and/or data usage on phones. Keep an eye on the following thread that has the updates from fitbit:
https://community.fitbit.com/t5/Android-App/Mobile-data-usage-increased/td-p/2813906
07-08-2018 06:44
07-08-2018 06:44
Thanks, Steve,
I am also affected by the GameGolf issue, and the Coach synching issue. All occurred within the last few weeks. I suspect they're a consequence of the same round of code changes. I'm hoping, by providing symptoms, they can come closer to finding a fix.
07-09-2018 18:27
07-09-2018 18:27
Purchased the ionic with the hope of using the golf GPS for many rounds, unfortunately I have yet to be able to even download a single course.
I have uninstalled the app, uninstalled Fitbit, logged in and out multiple times with no success. Very frustrating!
Makes me wish I wouldn't have purchased the ionic!
07-09-2018 18:55
07-09-2018 18:55
Hi, @SHarp8125! Game Golf is an app by another provider that is created to be used on Fitbit (kind of like Starbucks is not Fitbit). I would suggest heading over to their website and contacting them about the issues directly.
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07-11-2018 13:32
07-11-2018 13:32
Hello everyone! Thanks for your continuous participation on this thread regarding the Game Golf app not loading/syncing courses. Also, thanks for your feedback regarding this.
The first things to check are the requirements for the courses to sync:
If non of the above sorts this out for you, please contact customer support and provide the following information:
That way, customer support can send this information to the right place to get this filed and checked.
Hope this helps. Keep me posted!
07-11-2018 13:37
07-11-2018 13:37
07-11-2018 13:38
07-11-2018 13:38
Santi, most of us here know how to use the app, because we've sync'd courses before. It appears that a recent update, either Android Oreo, or one from Game Golf, messed up the ability to sync. It needs to be sorted out on your end. It's not hard to test. Anyone with an android phone can test it.
07-11-2018 13:42 - edited 07-11-2018 13:42
07-11-2018 13:42 - edited 07-11-2018 13:42
@lcleaver @phg35 It's great to see you in the Fitbit forums! Thanks for sharing your feedback on this thread. Also, thanks for sending these important data to customer support.
I don't have a time frame or a reason as to why this has happened yet. However, your reports to customer support are to determine this. Once I get any updates regarding this rest assured I will let you know. For the moment, trying the troubleshooting steps above and reporting to customer support if non of those work, is the best thing we can do.
Thanks for your patience and understanding.
Stay tuned for updates!
07-11-2018 15:34
07-11-2018 15:34
Just downloaded two courses, farthest I’ve gotten. Have not played but at least the phone app synced with the watch.
FYI- make sure your golf app on your watch is open
07-11-2018 19:16
07-11-2018 19:16
Samsung S8
Tried all the suggestions above. Had courses synced, deleted a couple to use it while out of town and can't get them resynced.
I've uninstalled both the Fitbit app and the golf app.
Waterloo Golf Grass Lake Mi
Sharp Park Jackson Mi
Pierce Lake Chelsea Mi
Both apps are up to date.
07-14-2018 08:03
07-14-2018 08:03
I also have the same issue trying to transfer courses to my ionic. I have an Android Motorola Moto Z phone. Have tried multiple iterations of uninstalling/installing etc.. all to no avail.
07-15-2018 03:51
07-15-2018 03:51
Hi All. I am experiencing the same problem (I select "Send to Tracker" on the Game Golf App. A connection is established to the Iconic, which reads "Building Golf Courses 0/3" for 2 seconds before crashing and losing connectivity).
I had originally successfully set-up 3 courses when the App was first released, without any issues. It is only when I attempted to load 3 new courses recently when this error occurred. I don't think the actual names of the golf courses, nor the number of holes has any impact, as we are all experiencing the same connectivity issues.
The app was actually very good (when it was working). Gave very accurate distances to the middle of the greens. It is a real disappointment that the App no longer works. I will be switching my Fitbit to a more established golf GPS watch, such as the Garmin because of this.
07-16-2018 06:57
07-16-2018 06:57
07-18-2018 14:21
07-18-2018 14:21
@DYung @hinterhunt @Pete-Fl @m5walter Welcome to the Fitbit Community! Thanks for reporting that you are also experiencing the same situation with the courses not updating.
Please be sure to try all of the steps I left on my post above. This is very important to get them to sync properly.
@GusM It's great to see you in the Fitbit forums! Thanks for sharing that information. I'm glad the courses synced. Yes, it is very important to have the app opened while doing this for it to be successfully transferred to the watch. Hopefully, this will be helpful for other users too.
Keep me posted!
07-18-2018 14:35
07-18-2018 14:35
07-18-2018 14:45
07-18-2018 14:45
I agree, I've reinstalled and restarted every time I've been asked and it NEVER WORKS. I have a samsung galaxy s9 which is brand new with updated software and OS. This app is simply broken. It has been months and still no fix. This app is a selling point of this watch which you are still featuring on your TV spots! This is false advertising and I want my money back so I can go buy a Samsung watch like I should have done before... do NOT reply back with the same generic response I've heard a dozen times already. This is a bug in YOUR application, not mine...
07-18-2018 14:53
07-18-2018 14:53
07-18-2018 18:33
07-18-2018 18:33
07-19-2018 02:40
07-19-2018 02:40
Like everybody else on this thread, we have all tried the obvious steps outlined. There is clearly a problem with the App itself, specifically with the App syncing with a mobile device when attempting to "Send Course to Tracker".
No problems if you are not in a position to fix the problem directly. Please escalate and connect us with the people who can, either at FitBit or GameGolf.
Thanks.