Persistent Garmin Express Freeze with Edge 1040 - macOS Tahoe

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Hello,

I am reaching out because I have been unable to connect my Edge 1040 to Garmin Express for over a year.
While my Mac correctly detects the GPS as a Edge, Garmin Express fails to recognize it and systematically freezes as soon as the device is plugged in.

The issue persists across multiple app updates. Here are my current specifications:

Device: Edge 1040 (Firmware v30.11)

Software: Garmin Express v7.28.0.0

OS: macOS Tahoe

This long-standing bug prevents me from managing maps and performing wired syncs. Could you please investigate why the app hangs upon connection?

  • +1

    For newer macOS versions (Catalina 10.15 and higher), permission is required to allow devices to connect with Garmin Express. Please follow the steps here to adjust the security and privacy settings on your Mac. It's worth noting that Tahoe is not specifically listed in this FAQ, so the visuals will look different for you, but the steps will be the same.