Windows 10: garmin update

computer does not recognize connection via usb port

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Not detected by USB port - Garmin


Since it failed on many PC's, probably not the PC itself

• Have you tried different USB 2.0 ports and on different machines. Some devices do better with 2.0 (even tho 3.0 is supposed to be backward compatible)
• Tried a different USB cable?
• Do you know if there's ever (how recent?) there's been a firmware update to your Garmin and can you see what version it runs? (I'd guess the Garmin tool on the PC would manage/report on this if any info to be found). Check with Garmin if more recent? Or if you think problem may have started after an update if you can downgrade the firmware?

 

Not detected by USB port - Garmin


Hello


I have a Garmin Forerunner 210 which has been driving me insane. It used to work fine and sync perfectly in the start, however it doesnt anymore.

I am using the Garmin Express program to sync as it is supposted to. However, it cannot detect/add my device. Nor can windows. It doesnt enter Mass storage mode, and disk management doesnt detect it either. However, it just goes into charging mode. Device itself works perfectly and tracks HR/GPS etc., but it is not detected as a storage device by the pc.

Things i've tried.
- Multiple Pcs with the newest Garmin Express (windows 10)
- Reinstall/clean install of Garmin Express.
- Cleaned the watches contacts/connection points etc.
- Reset/hard reset the watch
- Garmins suggestion on forcing software mode on the watch. (Turn it off and hold START/STOP while plugging into USB -> Just goes into charging again)


ANY help is appreciated. Comments, suggestions and certainly solutions *Biggrin

 

Garmin Connection Issue

Thanks for the response. I have tried all the suggestions from NC and nothing worked.

In frustration, I checked out the Devices and Printers, then checked properties, of the USB Mass Storage then " Hardware" where the "Garmin garmin Flash USB Device" was listed. I then highlighted it and clicked on properties which showed "the device is
working properly". Having remembered that the device showed up in Device Manager as "Disk Drives" under which it was listed again as "garmin GARMIN Flash USB Device" , I selected the "Change Device Settings" tab and under device type there were two listings
- System Reflection Flash Boot and Disk Drive. I selected disk drive and then OK upon which the Hardware listing changed and an addition of Garmin - Portable Device showed up.

This now produced a pop up window which showed my Garmin Edge device and asked what to do with unknown device and upon closing this window, Garmin Express opened and everything is now working properly.

I hope this information helps others who are searching for a resolution to windows 10 issues with Garmin connections and incorrect windows settings.

Issued Solved.