Garmin GPS Watch Users Experience Boot Loop Issues
If you’re a Garmin GPS watch owner, you might want to consider turning it off temporarily. Numerous users on Reddit and dedicated Garmin forums have reported encountering a problematic software update that results in their devices being stuck in a “blue triangle” boot loop, rendering them nonfunctional until further notice.
Garmin’s Acknowledgment of the Problem
In an official comment provided to Engadget, Garmin confirmed the troubling situation: “We acknowledge an issue affecting several devices where users experience difficulties getting past the start-up screen or encountering a blue triangle.” The company encourages customers to visit its support page for ongoing updates and solutions.
Tentative Solutions Offered by the Community
A prominently pinned notification on Garmin’s forums describes potential workarounds suggested by some community members. However, these fixes might provide only temporary relief. The message states, “To address this issue, press and hold the power button until your device powers down completely. Afterward, restart it and sync with either the Garmin Connect app or through Garmin Express.”
The Scope of Impact Across Models
Some inventive users on Reddit suggest that this glitch stems from a particular file associated with GPS functionality within these devices. While numerous individuals have claimed that following the reset protocol outlined by Garmin offered some assistance, others experienced recurrence of issues shortly after resolving them initially. This boot loop problem seems to affect multiple models across different lines including Forerunner, Venu, Fenix, Vivoactive, and Epix series smartwatches.
A Cautious Approach Recommended for Users Without Issues
If your Garmin smartwatch is operating smoothly at present—congratulations! To avoid any future frustrations stemming from this glitchy software update trend, it may be wise to turn off your device for now while awaiting an official solution from Garmin’s team. Alternatively, if you’re eager to experiment despite having encountered this booting problem already, there are several unofficial fixes circulating in relevant Reddit threads; however they remain unverified by trusted sources like Engadget.
Latest Update (January 28th 2025 – 15:40 ET): This article has been enhanced with additional statements from Garmin regarding their ongoing response efforts.