Garmin Glitch: Watches Stuck in Loopy Blue Triangle Nightmare!

Garmin users are in a spin as their watches crash with a blue triangle logo, entering a relentless reboot loop. The problem affects several watch series, making thousands of users feel like they’re trapped in a tech Groundhog Day. Garmin suggests turning off and resyncing, but beware, it might delete your data!

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Hot Take:

Looks like Garmin users are caught in a watchful rebellion as their timepieces decide to go rogue, refusing to tell time and instead choosing to engage in a perpetual blue triangle staring contest. One could say, these watches are ‘triangling’ their users for a loop!

Key Points:

  • Garmin watches are crashing, getting stuck in a reboot loop with a blue triangle logo.
  • Multiple series affected: Descent, Forerunner, Epix, Fenix, Instinct, Tactix, Vivoactive, and Venu.
  • Garmin advises turning off the device and resyncing with Garmin Connect or Express.
  • Factory resets can fix the issue but will delete personal data and settings.
  • Possible culprit: a bad firmware update impacting the GPS subsystems.

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