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Forerunner 220 not detected anymore

Former Member over 11 years ago

Hi,

For the last two days I have tried to transfer my last run, without success. On Garmin Connect, the run would just seem to be uploading forever. Now the problems have somewhat worsened as I tried solving them myself... :(

Now, I looked into it more carefully and noticed the following :
1. If I tried manually updating activities, Connect would not detect any file on the watch (although I was well looking into the watch's drive). I looked into the watch, though, and all the activities are still there;
2. Express Fit said last transfer had failed and apparently would not try it again;
3. I tried removing the watch and replugging it again. For some reason, Windows 7 said the drives were being readied (app. translation from French, by the way), and it showed FR620, which is weird because I have a FR220;
4. I then tried suppressing the watch from Express Fit and pairing it again. But whatever I do now, my computer won't see it again (not even showing as USB drive) and Express Fit keeps saying it's searching for it.

Recap of specs : Windows 7 (64 bits), Chrome browser, Forerunner 220 recently updated with software v. 2.5, GPS v. 2.9.

Anyone can help me with this? Do I have to reboot the watch? I just wish I could save that last run, but if I can't do otherwise, oh well...

Thanks!

0 Former Member over 10 years ago

I lucked out with a simple fix: cleaning the contracts of my 220 and its cradle restored connectivity.

0 seilogramp over 10 years ago

@MARYBLENNON please reply to post vs report. Reprting a post only makes it visible to the moderators. Thanks.

MARYBLENNON has reported a post.

Reason:
My Garmin 220 Forerunner is showing no display on screen yet it is recorded when I load on to my computer.
My friend wore the watch for the weekend and had no problem with it.
I have made three master resets and nothing has changed it.
I have updated the software.
I however the same thing keeps happening .
Can anyone advise please.
Thank you in advance
mary

0 AlexandrosTsirkas over 9 years ago

Hi,
I had the 'USB device could not be recognized' issue on my Forerunner 220 on a Windows 7 laptop as well. Downloaded new drivers etc. but no change. Strangely enough, what worked was talking a wet cloth and cleaning both the contact posts on the watch and on the charger. Maybe sweat/salt dries on the back of the watch after a run and blocks contact?? Maybe this was just coincidence, but something easy to try as opposed to resetting watches etc.

Thanks for the post. It solved my problem.

0 Former Member over 5 years ago in reply to Former Member

People: you just clean the unit and it will start working right away.

0 AnaLorenti over 5 years ago in reply to Former Member

Thank you for the master reset tip. It worked