How to Reset the Garmin Instinct - Factory Reset

How to Reset the Garmin Instinct – Factory Reset

Learn how to reset your Garmin Instinct. In this tutorial, I show you how to reset your Garmin Instinct using two different methods. This can be useful if the watch freezes, is not responding, or is not working. Don’t have yours yet? No worries!

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Video Tutorial:

How to Reset the User Settings on the Garmin Instinct:

Hold down the Menu button to open the Menu.
Once the Menu opens, scroll down (using ABC button) and select Settings (using the GPS button).
Once the Settings open, scroll all the way down and select System.
In the System settings, scroll down and select Reset.
To Reset your User Settings on the Garmin Instinct, Select Reset Default Settings.
Your User Settings are now wiped, but you should still have your saved Activities!

How to Factory Reset the Garmin Instinct:

Hold down the Menu button to open the Menu.
Once the Menu opens, scroll down (using ABC button) and select Settings (using the GPS button).
Once the Settings open, scroll all the way down and select System.
In the System settings, scroll down and select Reset.
To factory reset your Garmin Instinct, select Delete Data and Reset Settings.
Your Garmin Instinct has now had a hard reset, and will need to be setup again. If you need assistance in setting up your Garmin Instinct, click here.