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Instinct - battery drain after 6.60

Former Member over 5 years ago

Let me know, please what can I do to make battery life as before this update.

Before it was 3 weeks, now it's 24 hours. My Instinct was very good since I bought 6 months ago. I didn't change any settings. Factory reset was done today. It doesn't help.

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Doktorko over 5 years ago in reply to 1340982 +1

1340982 said:
The quick charger will not charge your old phone faster.

that is correct statement.

The point discussed here is, that the old charger will charge the new phone (watch) slower than new charger…
6619804 over 5 years ago in reply to Doktorko +1

The Instinct has not quick or slow charging. Give it 5V and it will charge by dedicated speed. The speed (=current) is controlled by its electronics, so I suppose that even with higher voltage the speed…
Garmin - Chris over 5 years ago in reply to Former Member +1 verified

Former Member

I am sorry you are having battery issues with your Instinct watch. It sounds like you have already contacted your regional Garmin Product Support. If not, please be sure to do so. We will…

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+1 Garmin - Chris over 5 years ago in reply to Former Member

Former Member

I am sorry you are having battery issues with your Instinct watch. It sounds like you have already contacted your regional Garmin Product Support. If not, please be sure to do so. We will gladly resolve your issue.

0 Former Member over 5 years ago in reply to Garmin - Chris

Thank you all for support.

Chris, yes I'm in contact with local Garmin support. I think my watch will be replaced. I just have to wait what can be difficult :-/

0 Former Member over 5 years ago in reply to Garmin - Chris

i am having the same issues with my instinct. battery life went from close to 2 weeks to barely 24 hours. and for no reason, i made no changes (besides the software update). i've tried everything these other users have. how do i contact regional garmin product support?

+1 Garmin - Chris over 5 years ago in reply to Former Member

Former Member

You will find our contact information on the bottom of our Support Center page after you have inputted what product you own. Here is our Outdoor Product Support page for the Instinct.