Save custom settings before factory reset? Battery drain reset imminent

Just consider that the purpose of a factory reset is to clear out any troublemaking apps, sensors, settings etc.. If you are going to follow a reset with a restore then you might possibly recreate the problem you were trying to eliminate.

Personally, if I choose to factory reset something, I accept the pain that goes with setting it up again from scratch. 

Obviously. But this way I can see whether a total reset fixes the problem, and if not get all my settings back. Or only get the custom workouts and workout screens back and see if that works.

Thanks a lot! Looks like this is the explanation that I need :) A very good and in-depth one.

how you set up custom profiles/data screens of tracking activities (assuming no IQ fields etc) shouldn't impact on any issues you are having. But you can always reset, check an confirm no issues, then reapply your backedup settings/data fields etc and see if the issue repeats.

But considering how long it took me to set this watch up due to having to do virtually everything in watch, I think its worth having a backup.

yes, I did it. A few times now. Once I accidentally put the weblink above onto my watch together with the backup files. Possibly not the best idea as it crashed. Sigh.

But at least the battery drain issue seems to be resolved.