Some Garmin GPS watches are stuck in a blue triangle boots loop

If you have a Garmin GPS watch, you may want to turn it off for a while. Users in Reddit and Garmin forums (through The edge) report that a failed software update is leaving the wearables in a “blue triangle” starting loop, which puts them out of service until new notice.

A fixed message of the company in its forums says: “We are aware of a problem that makes some devices stagnate on the home screen or a blue triangle. To solve this, press and hold the ignition button until the device goes out, then turn on and synchronize with the Garmin Connect or Garmin Express application. “However, the instructions also say that customers should Contact support If that doesn’t work.

Engadget communicated with Garmin to make more comments, and we will update this story if we receive news.

Some cunning redditors claim to have tracked The problem to a file related to GPS functionality. Some reported that after Garmin’s restart instructions they worked, while others said it was only temporary, and the problem returned later. The problem seems to affect several models, including Forerunner, Venu, Fenix, Vivoactive and Epix lines.

If your Smart Clock Garmin has no problems (… until now), a headache can be saved by turning it off and waiting for an official Garmin solution. If you have found the problem and want to throw the dice, This Reddit thread It includes some unofficial solutions, and not tested by Engadget, solutions and solutions.