Windows 10: Garmin USB Device not detected or recognized in Windows 11/10

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In this post, we will talk about different workarounds you can try if Garmin USB Device is not detected or recognized in Windows 11/10. Garmin is a widespread and trusted GPS tracking navigation device available for Windows. It is used to keep an eye on your fitness progress manage maps and trips. However, like anything […]

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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 USB device not recognized - Windows 10

Hi Jewel,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community forum.

This problem occurs because Garmin devices that are formatted with FAT12, FAT16, or FAT32 file systems are not recognized as mass storage devices by a computer or device that’s running Windows 10.

To resolve this, you may follow the suggestions listed in
Garmin USB devices don't work with Windows
10.

You may install the latest version of Garmin Express from:
Garmin Express software download

This issue is also documented by Garmin at
Device is not detected in Windows 10 after updating to the Anniversary update.

Note:


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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?