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RE: Garmin Express for Windows: missing device icons

jirisladky — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:29:33 GMT

You can add me too. Regards, Jiri

Garmin Express for Windows: missing device icons

jirisladky — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:56:43 GMT

Garmin Express version: 7.29.1

It's unbelievable that after almost a year and a half, Garmin developers haven't pulled themselves together and fixed the missing device icons in the app:

- FENIX 8 AMOLED: when I bought the watch in 09/2024, the icon in the app was OK. But out of nowhere it disappeared sometime in the spring of 2025
- FORERUNNER 970: the icon is not there from the beginning
- HRM 600: the icon is not there from the beginning

I'm getting my new Fenix 9 on Monday, so I'm curious, but I'm betting 90% that the icon will be missing again ...

RE: Garmin Express for Windows: missing device icons

Krzemien — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:12:19 GMT

Not sure if you respond to OP, or to me - in either case, my reference # your end when I did raise that with you last year was: 30544537K1 (Re: Garmin Express - generic icons for some of the devices).

And yes, you can browse my account as you see it fit.

RE: Garmin Express for Windows: missing device icons

Garmin - SP — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:46:57 GMT

It looks like we do have an open experience ticket for this. I'd like to get you added to it. Do we have your permission to access your Garmin account to review the devices for this concern? **

RE: Update my Garmin forerunner 235

JohnfromPA — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:41:29 GMT

Start at https://www8.garmin.com/support/agree.jsp?id=9575

Update my Garmin forerunner 235

2413156 — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:10:34 GMT

How Do I update my watch

Address not found

7076200 — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:01:40 GMT

For a GPS for my trailer (RV 760). Address is not found

30 Uptown Rd, Zebulon, NC 27597

RE: Address not found

JohnfromPA — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:49:33 GMT

Perhaps input coordinates. The approximate coordinates for 30 Uptown Rd, Zebulon, NC 27597 are latitude 35.884068 and longitude -78.324996 (estimated between adjacent properties on the road listed via Redfin)

RE: Garmin Express for Windows: missing device icons

jirisladky — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:46:13 GMT

A miracle happened! Strangely enough, the icon is displayed correctly on the new F9!

RE: Edge 850 map update fails in Garmin Express

2098230 — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:14:48 GMT

Yes this is now working - no action was needed on my part.

Edge 850 map update fails in Garmin Express

2098230 — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:46:11 GMT

Hi,
I'm having problems updating the maps on my brand new Edge 850 using Garmin Express for Windows.

Edge 850: Software 32.20
Garmin Express: 7.29.1+6f36140f
Free space on Edge: 22.2 GB of 57.6 GB
Free space on my PC: 1TB

Current maps are TopoActive 2025.10, Trailforks 2026.10 and Basemap 9.0.

In Garmin Express, the update gets to “Applying Changes”, progresses to around 1%, then fails with “There was an error installing the update.”

As a test, I also tried installing just the smaller TopoActive Middle East & Central Asia 2026.11 update. This gets to around 507% before giving “Some changes were not applied.”

I've tried restarting the PC and Edge, different USB cables and ports, running Express as Administrator, clearing upload history.

I have also tried performing the map update directly on the Edge 850, rather than through Express. This fails with “Map Update Failed – Error code: 0” after about 5-10 minutes even though the Wi-Fi sync is working.

Any suggestions specifically for troubleshooting this through Garmin Express on Windows would be appreciated. I'm reluctant to factory reset the Edge or manually delete map files without knowing if that's the correct next step.

Thanks.

RE: Garmin Express for Windows: missing device icons

Krzemien — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:36:55 GMT

It's been like that for quite a while, in my case since 2023 at least:

https://forums.garmin.com/apps-software/mac-windows-software/f/garmin-express-windows/416324/generic-icon-in-garmin-express

Never got a meaningful response from Support apart from confirmation that this is a know bug/issue.

I might chase them later in the week to see where they got with all that - but as per above: clearly nowhere...

RE: Edge 850 map update fails in Garmin Express

Garmin - SP — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:58:08 GMT

It looks like this has been resolved. If you are still experiencing this please let us know.

RE: Garmin Express for Windows: missing device icons

jirisladky — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:47:39 GMT

Now I added the VENU4 watch and again just a generic icon 😡

Garmin Express for Windows: missing device icons

jirisladky — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:57:29 GMT

It's unbelievable that Garmin developers haven't gotten their lazy asses up after almost a year and a half :-) and fixed the missing device icons in the app:

- FENIX 8 AMOLED: the icon of nothing disappeared sometime in the spring of 2025
- FORERUNNER 970: the icon is not there from the beginning
- HRM 600: the icon is not there from the beginning

I'm getting my new Fenix 9 on Monday, so I'm curious, but I'm betting 90% that the icon will be missing again :-)

Garmin edge 1040 map update problem

Singlespeed-rob — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:08:56 GMT

Just brought edge 1040 was working fine with maps and climb pro there was a software and map update where it erased my maps on the device and now I’ve can’t get them back , if I use the 1040 over WiFi it downloads the maps and stops every time at 95% . And when I connect to Garmin express it just gets to 8.9 then fails .. tried many times but same results . Have deleted express and reinstalled have factory reset 1040 still no difference.. anyone help please really don’t know what else to do

RE: Garmin edge 1040 map update problem

Singlespeed-rob — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:11:23 GMT

Hi , yes it has fixed my 1040 I tested it tonight and everything is working as it should , thanks a lot 👍 Rob.

RE: Garmin edge 1040 map update problem

Garmin - SP — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:59:47 GMT

It looks like this was resolved as of August 30th. If you are still experiencing this please let us know so we can further investigate this with you.

RE: Error code 2330

Garmin - JH — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:25:50 GMT

Everything you need to know about that error message on that model can be found at: Reinstall Maps on an Automotive Device

Error code 2330

seanpowerjersey — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:01:41 GMT

I have an old now repaired nuvi 1340. The thing says "cannot unlock maps" and Garmin Express is so difficult to use. I changed to a new pc on windows 11 and everything is complicated. I just want to register my Garmin and update. What am I doing wrong. It used to be so simple on Windows 7 and Windows 10. I am not tech savvy.

Garmin express not connecting my fenix 7x and it says contact costumer care

7477548 — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:38:22 GMT

RE: Garmin express not connecting my fenix 7x and it says contact costumer care

JohnfromPA — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:58:31 GMT

Verify the S/N. On the physical device, the serial number of a Garmin Fenix 7X is located on the inner side of the watch case, hidden directly underneath the lower watch band. You must unclip and remove the QuickFit band to see it. An alternative way to get it is through the watch settings. Press and hold the middle-left button to open the menu → scroll and select System → select About.

RE: Garmin express not connecting my fenix 7x and it says contact costumer care

trux — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:43:32 GMT

There seem to be a problem with the serial number of the watch (3450027757) - see below. Does it match the one you see on the backside of the watch?

As written on the screen, reach out to the Product Support at https://support.garmin.com for the assistance.

RE: Garmin express not connecting my fenix 7x and it says contact costumer care

4870762 — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:54:46 GMT

Try using a different USB cable and USB port, then restart both your Fenix 7X and computer before reconnecting through Garmin Express. If the issue continues, reinstalling Garmin Express or contacting Garmin Support may help.

Garmin Express v 7.29.0 (still) does not give any Manage Maps option for my Edge Explore 2

6617300 — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:35:31 GMT

Similar issue as described here:

https://forums.garmin.com/apps-software/mac-windows-software/f/garmin-express-windows/434074/garmin-express---no-manage-maps-option-in-software#pifragment-1303=1

where it was reported solved.

I still do not gat any Map options in Garmin Express, which updated to 7.29.0+46140687 today.

I uninstalled (with remove all data), rebooted PC, re-installed. Still same.

The solution given in above thread was to:

"If still experiencing this, please try the following steps and let us know how it goes:

Connect your epix Pro to the computer
Open the Garmin Folder
Delete the GarminDevice.xml file
Unplug from the computer and wait for it to boot to the main menu
Delete the device from Garmin Express
Re-add it to Garmin Express"

I have looked for the xml in my Garmin Folder (which is under Program Files (x86), W11).

Only xml there is: express.visualelementsmanifest.xml and does not contain any info possibly related the the device.

So stuck with that work-around too.

Please advice how I can manage the maps on my Edge Explore 2....

Thanks in advance.