On our trail running trails page you can find a lot GPX files for your Coros or other watch, so you can run a trail yourself, even when there is no event. But how do you put this on your Coros sports watch?
Putting GPX Route on your Coros sports watch
To send a GPX file directly from your smartphone to your Coros sports watch, you can use the Coros app. Here are the steps to do this:
Remark: Make sure you have both the Coros app and the Coros sports watch app installed on your smartphone and that you are logged into your Coros account.
Steps
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Open the Coros app on your smartphone: Make sure you are logged into your Coros account.
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Connect your Coros sports watch to your smartphone: Make sure your Coros sports watch is paired to your smartphone via Bluetooth. If it is not paired, follow the instructions to establish the pairing.
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Find the GPX file on your smartphone: Go to the location where the GPX file is saved on your smartphone. If you downloaded the file or received it via email, find it in the relevant app or folder.
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Share the GPX file with the Coros app: Tap the GPX file to open it. Look for a share option in the menu or app that lets you share the file. On most smartphones, you can do this by tapping the share icon (usually an up arrow icon or a share option in the context menu).
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Choose Coros as sharing option: When you see sharing options, find Coros in the list of available apps to share with. Select Coros.
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Follow the instructions to transfer the GPX file: Coros will ask you to fill in some details, such as the name of the activity and the date of recording. Fill in this information and confirm the upload of the GPX file.
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Sync your Coros sports watch: After uploading the GPX file, the Coros app will automatically sync with your Coros watch via Bluetooth. Alternatively, you may have to do this manually as an option. At least that’s the case with my Vertix 2. This can take a few minutes, depending on the file size.
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Check your Coros sports watch: Once the sync is complete, go to your Coros sports watch to check that the GPX file has been transferred correctly. It should now be available for use during your workouts.
Conclusion
These are the steps to transfer a GPX file from your smartphone to your Coros sports watch using the Coros app. Please note that available features and options may vary depending on the model of your Coros sports watch and its associated apps.
