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Edge 530, first ride ..... reboot loop

razz
over 5 years ago

What an amazing device...

first ride, a bit of fiddling (checking options etc.) and ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ssLwKee314

nothing worked, but happily, after 10 minutes of rebooting, it stopped

and i was able to continue the ride..... and later, closer to the end, i saw that my total descent is not accumulating.... it happened that you have to start activity AGAIN  !! so half of my ride was not recorded !!!  so there is something wrong !!  Why i can see all stats (like my elevation etc.), but there is no symbol/icon indicating that my recording is stopped/paused !!

 

not impressed at all, i was hesitating a lot, if i need that kind of gadget (for mtb and exploring - instead of using my phone all the time),

but it happened that cheapest phone, like for 100eur, can give you much more options....

  • 0 over 5 years ago

    This happens to me today on my second ride ever with the device. Super annoying. 

  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 5 years ago

    Happened every ride. Sent it back. None of the mtb features I got it for worked. Also would freeze A LOT. 

  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 5 years ago in reply to Former Member

    I’d promised myself never to buy a garmin again after having edge 500, 800 and a 810 and all needing multiple replacements several times some of which were shortly out of warranty requiring replacement at a cost. 

    I broke that promise last weekend when I bought a 530 and I’m already regretting it after experiencing similar issues. The below (link to vid) happened at least four times today with the first taking about 15mins to sort itself out.  LIke the OP I lost 2/3 of the ride as the unit appeared to be recording but wasn’t. I’ll likely be taking this back tomorrow for a refund and go back to the Wahoo. Such a shame these guys can’t get what would be good products launched without such big issues. 

    https://vimeo.com/350587052

  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 5 years ago

    Watch your YouTube video. Looks like you don't have the latest software version the 3.5

    I have the latest version, 1st ride today and the Edge 530 was rebooting randomly but i didn't lose any data... apparently. Garmin, please fix your bugs and fast!!!

  • 0 over 5 years ago

    I gave a 530 to a friend as a gift. After his first ride his device is now stuck in this endless rebooting loop. He does have v4.10 installed in the device. I have not been able to stop the loop. Tried tethering it to a PC, pressing different button combinations, nothing seems to work. Any ideas?

  • +1 over 5 years ago

    This reboot loop issue was resolved in the latest SW version (5.00).