The Garmin Fenix series is also affected by this problem. (Garmin Fenix - Kovop58 Adobe Stock)
Update from January 29, 12:24 p.m.: Garmin now has more for the affected models Solution approaches described if the device still does not work properly after a restart.
While a connection with a Windows PC or Mac is required for the Descent MK3 or Instinct 3 series, other smartwatches such as Venu 3 or the Forerunner watches must be reset to factory settings in an emergency.
Danger! In this process, all data is deleted on the clock. In any case, an attempt should be made beforehand to fix the problem with a forced restart:
- Hold the switching/light button on the device until the clock turns off. This process can take up to 15 seconds.
- Now press the on/off button to switch on the clock again.
- Synchronizes the smartwatch with the Garmin Connect app.
Original report from January 29, 8:18 a.m.: If the workout starts with a blue triangle on the display of the smartwatch and no longer disappears, the training has sometimes run.
That happened: Various users report in the forums of Reddit And Garmin that her watch shows a blue triangle on the display and can no longer be operated. Others get stuck on the clock's start screen.
- If this happens, the watch does not react to any entries.
- The problem occurs in a number of models, including Epix, Venu, Vivoactive, Instinct, Forerunner and others.
- The manufacturer is already working on a solution to the big problem. So far, however, the error still seems to be.
Blue triangle at Garmin clock: You can do that
Like the portal TheVerge writes, the problem arises in training with GPS activity. Training units without GPS obviously do not trigger the so-called “boot loop”.
- So you should not start GPS activities at the momentin order not to run the risk of triggering the “blue triangle of death”.
- The problem seems temporarily through a reset to be fixed by pressing and holding (about 15 seconds) of the switch -on button.
Garmin itself gives the solution on his website but does not provide any further information on how the reboot loop comes about. We ourselves cannot reproduce the problem at the moment and have not implemented the possible solution.
“We are aware of the situation that some devices get stuck on the start screen or in a blue triangle. To remedy this, hold the switch on the switch on until the device turns off, then switch it on again and synchronize it with the Garmin Connect App or Garmin Express.
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We will update the article as soon as there is further information from Garmin about the problem. It is currently unclear when a solution can be expected.
Are you currently affected by the error and did the temporary solution work for you? Which model of Garmin do you wear on the wrist? Please write it in the comments below.
