F3b Applications

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The 2026 Holidays are coming and adding f3b applications to any Garmin watch or Edge cycle computer is the best add on for your Garmin! Add my award winning Garmin Connect IQ apps! My applications Make Garmin Great Again! Add-on for any Garmin CIQ watch, Cycle Edge Computer or Garmin Hand Held. We have Gift Cards buy now and give later.

Go to my CIQ Application Store (https://www.fbbbrown.com/garmin-connect-iq/ ) to activate your f3b application. There are 2 purchase options to choose from, that allows you full pick and choose what application you want.

Gift Cards make great gifts!

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Thanks,

Brian Brown

F3b Owner

Non-GPS Distance is Zero

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I have been getting a lot of questions pertaining to the zero distance in the main bubble and activity sticker in Connect Mobile App saved activity.

The Distance is zero (or incorrect) on the Connect Activity Sticker and on the Activity main bubble, due to Garmin Policy does not allow CIQ applications to write NON-GPS values. However, these policies only applies to CIQ applications not the native Garmin apps.

I cannot change the decisions of the Garmin Executives, however if there is enough complaints they may change there policy.

I encourage you to politely complain to “Garmin” (in the Garmin threads below) to follow and use the IQ SDK Fit Contributor class ‘nativeNum’, which overrides the data in the FIT file as the Garmin Built-in apps do.

I want this functionality as a Garmin User as much as you do.

Add the “@AlphaMonkeyC” to the post.

https://forums.garmin.com/developer/connect-iq/f/discussion/4854/fitcontributor-nativenum-functionality/916794#916794

Garmin blocks the distance in the following applications: Elliptical, Dance, StairStepper, SwimSports, work, any step based distance or non-GPS distance.

Here is a 30 minute elliptical workout distance is zero in the main field, but the distance is shown in the IQ section.

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/4314844288

Until the policy changes, I provide the distance in the IQ Section.

Thanks,

-Brian B.

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Tips for better optical heart accuracy

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Yes, the Garmin’s first, second and third generation optical heart sensor hardware produces results with lower values than the Chest HRM.

Why is Optical Heart Rate generally lower:

1.) Wrist movement

2.) loose watch fit

3.) poor sensor contact

4.) hair, sweat or dirt will affect the values too

5.) Garmin Software filtering

Why are the high heart rate (Peaks) and low heart rate (valleys) missing:

Garmin Software imposes additional filters (Fast Fourier Transforms, FFT) in Activity types Strength Training, Tennis, Soccer and flexibility, due to high wrist movement in these activities. These FFT filters (advanced math) reduce the recorded peaks and valleys of a heart rate and calories calculations. Calories are based on heart rate, age, weight, gender and time.

There are a few solutions to improve the optical heart rate values:

1.) Wear the watch tighter. Poor sensor contact will result in lower HR values.

2.) Reduce wrist hair under sensor.

3.) Reduce wrist movement when possible, high movement reduces sensor contact.

4.) Chest HRM Gives best results.

Garmin Video explaining the difference between Optical and Chest Heart Rate monitors.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LgQFD6GqlBs

InlineSkating+ Update

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InlineSkating+ v9.3 (9/29/2026)

• Adds SatIQ GNSS Satellite options found in Fenix 9 models

•• Normal(SatIQ) Balance between accuracy and battery life,

•• Extended Battery (SatIQ) Longer battery life with good accuracy.

•• Maximum Battery (SatIQ) Longest battery life, but lower accuracy.

•• Maximum Accuracy (SatIQ) Best accuracy, but higher battery consumption.

• Using Connect IQ SDK 9.2.0-2026-06-09-92a1605b2

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-Brian B.

Flying+ Update

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` v8.3 (9/29/2026)

• Adds Lap Point to session when Lap Button is pressed (or Swipe Right Lap)

• Adds SatIQ GNSS Satellite options found in Fenix 9 models

•• Normal(SatIQ) Balance between accuracy and battery life,

•• Extended Battery (SatIQ) Longer battery life with good accuracy.

•• Maximum Battery (SatIQ) Longest battery life, but lower accuracy.

•• Maximum Accuracy (SatIQ) Best accuracy, but higher battery consumption.

• Stablity Corrections

•• Corrects IQ! with Fenix 6s (non-PRO) model when using Unlock and Purchase from watch menus

• Using Connect IQ SDK 9.2.0-2026-06-09-92a1605b2

Thanks,

-Brian B.

OutdoorSports+ v5 Update

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OutdoorSports+ v5 (September 22, 2026)

• Adds Point of Interest (POI) Navigation

• Adds POI Controls and a POI Nav Screen

• Adds Strava Upload Support (non-Wellness activity upload) (Default OFF)

• Adds Fenix 9 models

• Adds Fenix 9 GNSS Satellite options

• Updated At-Watch Support Menus

• Stablity Corrections

• Includes all updates with Connect IQ SDK 9.2.0

• Using Connect IQ SDK 9.2.0-2026-06-09-92a1605b2