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Importing and Sending GPX Files onto a zūmo XT GPS Navigator

GPX files (saved locations, routes, tracks) can be transferred or synced to the zūmo® XT GPS navigator in a variety of ways. See the options and steps included below.

Importing and Syncing Files with Garmin Explore

The Garmin Explore™ website and mobile app will wirelessly sync data with each other and the zūmo XT. Data from the Garmin Explore account cannot be created or deleted from the zūmo XT itself. Information that is added or deleted from the Garmin Explore account from the website or app will then be added or removed from the zūmo XT the next time it syncs to the Garmin Drive™ app. If your smartphone does not have an active internet connection, it will not be able to sync. See the Owner's Manual of your device for instructions to sync data from your device with your Garmin Explore Account.

Garmin Explore™ App:

See Syncing, Adding, and Deleting Garmin Explore App Data on the zūmo XT GPS Navigator.

NOTE: Syncing the data in the cloud from the Garmin Explore app is the recommended method of transferring the files to the zūmo XT. If it is not possible to access an internet connection to sync the data from the Garmin Explore app on your phone, you can share the GPX file first to the Garmin Drive app and then send it directly to the zūmo XT as long as you are connected to the Garmin Drive app via Bluetooth.

Garmin Explore™ Website

See Importing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Into the Garmin Explore Website

Transferring GPX Files from Garmin BaseCamp™ Software:

In BaseCamp , the files can be sent to the internal storage or to the microSD card. See Creating Detailed Routes for zūmo XT in BaseCamp for more information. Choose the method below to view them on the zūmo XT: 

Internal Storage:

Waypoints:

Waypoints are automatically imported and can be found in the Where To menu under Saved.

Routes:

1. Touch Apps

2. Touch Trip Planner

3. Touch the Menu Bars in the top left

4. Touch Import

5. Touch the desired Route

6. Touch Import

NOTE: The route will recalculate based on the settings of the zūmo XT during the import process.

microSD Card:

Waypoints:

1. Touch Where To?

2. Touch Saved

3. Touch the Menu Bars in the top left

4. Touch Import

5. Touch Select All or the desired waypoints

6. Touch Import

Routes:

1. Touch Apps

2. Touch Trip Planner

3. Touch the Menu Bars in the top left

4. Touch Import

5. Touch the desired Route

6. Touch Import

NOTES:

  • The route will recalculate based on the settings of the zūmo XT during the import process. 
  • GPX files must be located in a "GPX" folder within a "Garmin" folder on the SD card.
  • Individual waypoints from imported routes can be manually imported by following the Waypoints steps above.

Sending GPX Files Using the Garmin Drive App:

Android

1. Select the GPX file on the phone

2. Select the Garmin Drive app 

3. Select the desired device (scroll over if multiple compatible devices are listed) when the Garmin Drive app displays the "GPS File Received" message

4. Touch Send

The GPX file will send to the device if they are paired. If they aren't, it will send it the next time they are paired.

iPhone

1. Select the GPX file on the phone

2. Touch the iPhone upload icon 

3. Select the Garmin Drive app icon

 

4. Select the desired device (scroll over if multiple compatible devices are listed) when the Garmin Drive app displays the "GPS File Received" message

5. Touch Send

 

The GPX file will send to the device if they are paired. If they aren't, it will send it the next time they are paired.

Transferring GPX Files From Your Computer:

See the steps linked here Transferring GPX Files From Your Computer
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