Garmin users say their watches are bricked with a ‘blue triangle of death’

If you woke up to find your Garmin smartwatch isn’t working, you’re not alone. Several Garmin users are reporting this morning their watches are stuck in a never-ending boot screen featuring a so-called “blue triangle of death.” Others are stuck in the typical boot screen. However, once stuck, users are unable to do anything else with their device.

The issue appears to be widespread across countries and devices. On the r/Garmin subreddit, you can see the issue impacting watches from the Epix, Venu, Forerunner, Descent, and Fenix lineups. The Verge was able to independently confirm the issue occurring on a Venu 3 model. Initially, resetting the device was able to “fix” the device, but subsequently it’s been stuck in a continuous boot loop.

Garmin is aware of the issue, and while details are scarce, the bug appears to be related to starting any GPS activities.

“Garmin is researching reports of devices displaying a blue triangle when starting a GPS activity. A reset by pressing and holding the power button may restore functionality. We will provide more information on a permanent fix when available,” Garmin spokesperson Natalie Miller tells The Verge. The Garmin Support Center page also displays a similar message, but notes that any fix may be temporary.

Some Garmin users have anecdotally shared that non-GPS activities do not seem to trigger the boot loop. So until Garmin issues an official fix, it’s probably best to stick to non-GPS activities for the time being.