Second hand inReach Mini mkI activation

Hi guys. I bought second hand inReach mini firsts version and not sure how to activate it. I tried it over Garmin web but no luck. I tried to call to call center but they're not there during weekends. thanks for your help

0 Snow_Leopard 10 months ago

First make yourself a Garmin account, then follow the instructions in the link below, you can get the numbers required off of your device. Look in settings under “about “and scroll to the bottom. You’ll want the Garmin explore website page too to set up your messages. Quick text and Check in messages. I think since you have the mini and not the mini 2 you will need Garmin earthmate app, not the Explore or Messanger apps.it may also need to be deactivated from the previous person and probably a factory reset is good too.

account.inreach.garmin.com/.../DeviceValidation

0 6607802 10 months ago in reply to Snow_Leopard

Hi. Thank you for the information. It is soo complicated ..

Where can I make the account? I can't do it by your link . I found so many Garmin webpages ..

0 Snow_Leopard 10 months ago in reply to 6607802

On the Garmin explore website home page.

0 6607802 10 months ago in reply to Snow_Leopard

Hi mate . I'm a bit confused..

You’ll want the Garmin explore website page too to set up your messages. Quick text and Check in messages. I think since you have the mini and not the mini 2 you will need Garmin earthmate app, not the Explore.

Yes Explore or not Explore thanks

0 6607802 10 months ago in reply to 6607802

When I try to use the Exprore home page it ask me to register new account wit an unit. I tried to put the IMEI and auth code but it doesn't work

0 6607802 10 months ago in reply to 6607802

Will try to contact former owner to delete the unit from his account

0 Snow_Leopard 10 months ago in reply to 6607802

The Garmin explore website is used for both the mini and mini 2, then there is the Garmin explore app, it’s different. Because your device is a mini first generation you’ll need the earthmate app. as it won’t work with the explore app. It has less features than the mini2 when it comes to app function. Yes the original owner should have removed the device from his account, perhaps Garmin could help you with that too, I’m not sure how you could do that yourself. After you have an account you will need to enter the IMEI and authorize code here .inreach.garmin.com/.../DeviceValidation

0 Snow_Leopard 10 months ago in reply to Snow_Leopard

https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=l8w13p6vHV0Iy6eUmamKf8
try this to reassign it at the bottom

Assigning an active inreach device to yourself

0 Garmin-Leslie 10 months ago

Hello I would recommend looking through this article as it helps explain what may be happening with a second hand device Why Can’t I Create an Account With My New inReach?.