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Not for Garmin, but I have saved my data from the servers for the Microsoft Band [https://jeffhuang.com/extracting_my_data_from_the_microsoft_...] and Hello Sense [https://jeffhuang.com/extracting_my_data_from_the_hello_sens...] before they both shut down. Basically, you can MITM to find the REST API calls, save the token, and mimic the calls to get your data.

I was thinking of one day editing the apps for wearables to direct them my own server, and then setting up a basic CRUD-like endpoint server to keep discontinued cloud-based wearables from becoming garbage by allowing them to have basic functionality. But haven't had the time, and would have to look into the legality of it first.



But haven't had the time, and would have to look into the legality of it first.

Random thoughts:

- anything to prevent the creation of more e-waste is much appreciated

- if you distribute only binary patches/diffs, you won't be in violation of distributing other's copyrighted IP

- don't let anyone tell you what you can or cannot do with the hardware you own




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