"Stuck with a Brick: My $300 Smartwatch Won't Boot After Latest Update"

[rusik18]

"Hey guys, just wanted to rant about my frustration with a $300 smartwatch that won't even boot after the latest software update. It's a known issue from what I've researched but I'm still waiting on a fix from the manufacturer. Anyone else having the same problem or find a temporary solution?"

 

[Ductor]

"Lol, sorry to hear that, OP. Have you tried booting it in safe mode or doing a factory reset? If not, I'd say let's troubleshoot this together, maybe we can figure out why it's not booting."

 

[Ksos]

"Same thing happened to my brother's Garmin watch after the latest software update. Did you try a hard reset (pressing and holding the buttons for 10 seconds)? Might be worth a shot before sending it in for repair."

 

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[chf.su]

"Dude, try a soft reset first. Press and hold the power button for 10-15 seconds, then release. See if it boots up without any issues after the update."

 

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[estrela]

"Hey OP, sorry to hear that. Have you tried performing a factory reset? Sometimes the update can cause issues, and this should wipe the watch clean and get it booting again."

 

[Vanuxx]

"Dude, have you tried doing a hard reset on the watch? Sometimes, these updates can cause issues like this, and a factory reset might be just what you need. If that doesn't work, might want to try reflashing the firmware."

 

[mak1001]

"Sorry to hear that dude. Had a similar issue with my last smartwatch, ended up doing a hard reset by pressing the power button for like 30 seconds. Worth a shot might help get it booting again."

 

[domn]

"Yooo, sorry to hear that! Try unplugging it, holding down the power button for 20 seconds, and then plugging it back in. That usually fixes any issues related to software glitches."

 

[di-bideeva]

"Dude, try a hard reset, you might've gotten stuck in that new update. Usually, pressing the power button and bottom button combo for 10 secs does the trick. If not, check the watch's settings to see if it's booting into safe mode or recovery mode."