- Several Garmin smartwatch models are stuck in an infinite reboot (aka a bootloop, or as users call it, the “triangle of death”) once users start a GPS-related functionality like workout tracking.
- Garmin is aware of the problem and is currently investigating the issue.
- Potential fixes involve removing the faulty update file through a computer and factory resetting the smartwatch.
Garmin makes some of the best fitness-oriented smartwatches and excellent fitness trackers on the market. Most users usually have no complaints about them, but sometimes, they do face issues with their Garmin watches. We’ve spotted numerous user reports about Garmin watches stuck on a blue triangle bootloop after initiating a GPS-related feature, and the fix is to seemingly factory reset the device to remove a faulty update file. Garmin is aware of the issue and is investigating it, too.
What is the issue with Garmin smartwatches?
Reddit user G1GARF highlighted how their Garmin Forerunner 265 has been stuck on a bootloop after the user tried to track their workout. The user attempted various troubleshooting steps, like holding the power button for two minutes, plugging in the watch, etc, but nothing seemed to work. The watch remained firmly stuck to the boot logo, which many users have begun referring to as the “triangle of death.”