Battery Life Gone Bad?

All of a sudden the battery life on my Instinct has become terrible. Used to last for 2-3 weeks, now it's not even lasting 4 days, and that's with no activities.

What's up? Recent update? Watch is giving up the ghost? Anyone else see this?

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fajansen over 3 years ago in reply to Garmin - Chris +1

Welp, I've tried your suggestions with no luck making sure to charge the watch fully before attempting another go at it. The watch can barely go 3 days without requiring a charge. I don't suppose the…

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+1 Garmin - Chris over 3 years ago

When you experience an issue suddenly, the following steps will often resolve the issue for you.

Please try the following: (Charge and test your battery after each step.)

Power Off/On: Long hold your top left power button then select Off.

Hard Reset: Hold down your top left power button until your watch shuts off then let go once off

Factory Master Reset: How to Reset My Garmin Outdoor Watch

0 fajansen over 3 years ago in reply to Garmin - Chris

Chris, Thanks for the quick response... I'll give these suggestions a shot.

0 fajansen over 3 years ago in reply to Garmin - Chris

Welp, I've tried your suggestions with no luck making sure to charge the watch fully before attempting another go at it. The watch can barely go 3 days without requiring a charge. I don't suppose the battery is serviceable is it?

0 Garmin - Chris over 3 years ago in reply to fajansen

For only the battery specifically, no. We refurbish products so you would receive another rebuilt Instinct with a new battery in it. I have sent you a Private Message to work with you further.