My Garmin Edge 1030 is locked in “Loading courses, workouts, and locations”. Tried to connect the device to my computer but it would not recognize the device. What should I do?

By any chance did you try and transfer some data, like waypoints, from BaseCamp?

Ted

This usually happen when you have bad files in the NewFiles folder and the Edge cannot digest them. Could be another kind of corruption. Try the suggestions here and if that fails call Garmin support.

Thank-you for the tip, that worked for me.  There were 300 .fit files in my NewFiles folder - maybe from the Strava Routes app. Cleared them out, and I'm back in business.

Hi 

I have the same message, however when I connect to PC it stays on that screen and isn't accessible under devices.

Seeking any help i can get

ted_shwartz said:

Force to Mass Storage -
Turn unit off. Hold the lap/reset button while plugging the unit into the USB. Continue holding the lap/reset for 30 seconds and the unit should go to mass storage.

I have the same issue. Whenever I try the forced shutdown, it just comes back with the loading courses etc. My computer does not recognise the Garmin. Any tips?

See this thread/ Seems to have helped some.

https://forums.garmin.com/sports-fitness/cycling/f/edge-530/165549/edge-530-stuck-on-startup-screen

Thanks for sending that through but unfortunately I have tried that but I am having no luck. 

Sounds like you've tried everything. Probably time to contact Garmin Support.