Device "waiting for response" does not know plan is suspended

I let it soak outdoors for 2 hours this morning with no change in behavior. 

This was also long enough to determine that it is eating battery at over 5% per hour. So, it's not nearly so practical to use its offline navigation features either in this state. Its battery life would be no better than my watch in its superior multi-band GPS mode!

Have you ever done this with a suspended subscription?

I've been afraid to try it since the docs say to go through activation again, and I'm not sure what that means when I have a suspended plan (and don't want to resume right now)...

I haven't had issues with my Mini 2 so I've never had to reset it. I've had my account suspended for 10 months now.

I don't think the state of your subscription should have impact on the reset procedure, but if you have doubts I'd suggest contacting support.

Btw, just checked my Mini 2 and the device itself shows inReach Enabled Plan | SOS included as well. The Messenger app and Explore website show my plan as suspended (which it is).

Hmm, so even with the Messenger app it doesn't get updated to know it is suspended?

After a full reset, mine hangs the same way "waiting for a response" if I attempt the activation sequence as per the documentation.

I think I'm going to have to wait for the next time I actually want to resume service, and give myself some weeks to see if it reactivates properly then...

This is disappointing, if you are confirming that the SOS while suspended is only possible with the Messenger app. Why can't the Explore app sync whatever is necessary here?  It supports the firmware update and other function of the inReach Mini 2, including reading and sending messages.

I read this as that the Mini 2 needs to have synced with the Messenger app in order to have the Suspend with SOS plan  available on the device.

Not that you need to be paired with the Messenger app when triggering an SOS. Garmin - LF can you confirm this?

Right, I read it the same way. It would be absurd if it needs the app to be present to send the SOS.

But, I think it is also pretty stupid that they have tied this to the new Messenger app. Why can't the Explore app do whatever is needed to sync the right settings to the device?

I've never had any interest in the Messenger app. I don't want my inReach messaging in anyway tied or conflated with my mobile phone number. I don't want to be part of their marketing network to try to trick recipients into installing the Messenger app. I don't want recipients accidentally trying and abandoning the Messenger app, and as a result being unable to receive SMS from the regular inReach SMS gateway.