Persistent Garmin Express Freeze with Edge 1040 - macOS Tahoe

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?