Garmin’s instructions seem to suggest that devices will need to be factory reset if a power cycle does not work. Reconfiguring a watch from scratch would be inconvenient, so it might be worth waiting to see if Garmin can issue an update that resolves the issue. If you cannot wait too long, you might just have to go through the hassle.

Garmin has recommended that users who have not yet experienced any issues should consider powering down their devices until an official solution is provided.

Earlier this week, an unexpected bug bricked many Garmin watches, leading to many of the company's wearables being stuck on the startup screen or showing a blue triangle of death while loading a GPS activity.