'Every cloud' as they say.
I've had a 310XT watch for many years and was always a little concerned at no longer being able to up- or download files via USB in the way I had with the 205 I had before that. Being obliged to go through Garmin Express and Garmin connect has always been frustrating, especially when it became awkward to simultaneously populate SportsTracks (the shortcomings in that application have been discussed
elsewhere on CC). So the current crisis has given me that nudge to look more seriously for alternative workflows ... and woohoo, I've found one that works for me!
The problem, for me, was being obliged to use ANT+ and not having the USB option. After a little bit of web searching I discovered that mobile devices sometimes have ANT+ connectivity as an option. As luck would have it, my somewhat elderly Galaxy Tab A does indeed have that feature Step 1 was to install the 'ANT+ Plugins Service' app (free) to facilitate the ANT+ connectivity. Next I needed an app which would pair with the 310XT, pull data off, then sync with other services - Garmin Connect (
when it's working again!), Strava etc. I settled on 'Garmin ANT+ Watch Uploader PRO' app (£4.19) since it also has a test version so you can see whether it will will work with your tech, and it did for me. Because it holds the uploaded files on the tablet before sending, anther option is to send the files by email to myself ... or indeed I could pull them out on the tablet SD card or Bluetooth them across to my PC. This is a step forward from having to rely on the sometimes flaky Garmin Express and associated services
For less than the price of a (dahn sahf) pint I can now get at my data more easily, seamlessly transfer them to other places, and don't have to fire up the PC with ANT+ stick. For me, that's a relief, and a bargain.
Had the 310XT for years too, until I lost it, gave up looking for it after 4 months, bought a new watch and of course found it. Still a great device the 310XT 
