Developers Flag Garmin Fenix 9 Pro GPS Dropouts in Third-Party Apps
A developer on Garmin's community forum says the Fenix 9 Pro's GPS module cuts out after about 14 seconds in roughly half of sessions.
Developers are publicly complaining that the Garmin Fenix 9 Pro's GPS module cuts out in third-party apps and that Garmin is slow to respond to their reports, according to Android Authority. On Garmin's community forum, a developer reports that the GPS module cuts out after about 14 seconds in roughly half of all sessions started.
The reported behavior means users cannot obtain accurate GPS data in non-Garmin navigation and workout apps. Because the module is tied to Garmin's own software stack, third-party developers say the dropouts leave their apps without reliable location data.
Developers also accuse Garmin of prioritizing issues that affect first-party software. One developer blames the company's sluggish response to reported issues for their app having far more negative reviews on the Connect IQ store than on other platforms.
The complaints center on the Fenix 9 Pro, Garmin's flagship outdoor smartwatch, and the Connect IQ platform that third-party developers use to distribute apps for it.
Quick answers
What is the reported Garmin Fenix 9 Pro GPS issue?
A developer on Garmin's community forum reports that the GPS module cuts out after about 14 seconds in roughly half of all sessions started, leaving non-Garmin navigation and workout apps without accurate GPS data.
Which apps are affected by the Fenix 9 Pro GPS dropouts?
According to the developer reports, third-party navigation and workout apps that rely on the Fenix 9 Pro's GPS module are affected, not Garmin's own first-party software.
How has Garmin responded to the complaints?
Developers say Garmin has been slow to respond to their reports and accuse the company of prioritizing issues that affect its own software. No public statement from Garmin is included in the reports.