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Just like other electronic devices, Garmin watches may encounter glitches such as signal loss, improper functioning, etc., affecting their ability to connect with mobile phones. Hence, in this article, Mytour will guide its readers on an extremely easy way to reset Garmin watches.
If your Garmin watch is facing issues and needs a reset, follow the article below by Mytour!
When do we need to figure out how to reset a Garmin watch?
During usage, Garmin watches may encounter errors that leave you puzzled about what to do. Therefore, you need to reset your Garmin watch in cases such as:
- Not receiving signals from satellites
- Need to restore default watch settings
- Device not functioning properly as initially intended
Note that after resetting the settings, the device will delete some user data. Additionally, metrics like VO2max, workout efficiency, etc., will be reset during the device reset process.
We need to reset the Garmin watch when the device is not functioning as it should, not receiving signals, etc.Step-by-step guide on how to reset Garmin watch
To reset the Garmin watch, follow these steps:
Firstly, power off the watch, then press and hold the Back/Lap button. Continue holding the Back/Lap button and restart the watch. Finally, release the Back/Lap button when 'Clear user data?' appears and press Yes to confirm.
Successful reset when the watch restarts and goes to the initial setupSuccessfully establishing connection as the watch restarts and navigates to the initial setup. In case the initial setup doesn't appear, perform a reset once again. After completing the reset, place the watch outdoors for at least 20 minutes to acquire satellite data.
>>>> Explore more: In-depth comparison between Garmin and Apple Watch.How to Perform a Master Reset on Garmin
Following the reset, we need to execute a Master Reset on the Garmin watch. This process involves 5 steps:
Turn off the Garmin watch, press and hold the Down, Start/Stop, and Back/Lap buttons, then power on while still holding these buttons. Upon hearing the first beep, release the Start/Stop button. Upon hearing the second beep, release all other remaining buttons. That's it, the operation is complete!
After the reset, we need to perform a Master Reset on the Garmin watch.Guide to Restarting Garmin
In addition to resetting, sometimes we also need to restart the Garmin watch when necessary. There are 2 ways to restart:
- Turn off the watch by holding down the Light button, then hold down the Light button to power it back on.
- Select the restart icon in the Garmin menu to turn off, then hold down the Light button to power it back on.
Turn off the watch by holding down the Light button, then hold down the Light button to power it back on.Final Thoughts on Resetting Garmin Watch
Mytour has just guided you on how to reset the Garmin watch. Additionally, we've shared the restart process as well as the Master reset setup. Hope you find it helpful and successfully execute it!
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