The problem is - unfortunately - known to me.
On the Waypoint (Garmin) forum I have posted something about this subject, including some photos and Mapillary sequences.
About Garmin Virb XE:
- [+] reliable, mechanical quality, waterproof, video is oké.
- [-] missing functionality (auto stop, distance lapse), impossible to operate when travelling by foot or car (bicycle is ok), bad image quality, useless display, two bugs, operation in general, instruction manual.
See: VIRB XE Time-Lapse Photos - Hèt WayPoint GPS Forum
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