Edge Explore 2 - Recent Threads

Loading a course deleted the previous hours training?!?

0w3n — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:04:36 GMT

I was on a training ride this morning (should’ve been following one of my courses but I’d given up on it after a few km as it was relentlessly asking if I wanted to re-route despite clearly showing on-screen that I was on the course). After just over an hour I decided to reload the course as I wanted to use climbpro for the final climb home so I loaded the course, said no to navigating to the start and continued riding as I neared the climb I swiped back to check my power etc and realised it had stopped recording? Strange, but never mind, I pressed start assuming it would start a new file and I could just upload both to trainingpeaks, but no! When I got home I realised it had deleted the previous hour+ of training and just left be with the 15 or so kms of the last climb WTF! Luckily I had my Apple Watch running too so I still have a file for trainingpeaks but surely this cant be the designed behaviour for loading a course? I just want to use the navigation not delete my training file

Pause

bikeman1234 — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:44:17 GMT

Is there a way to pause recording when I stop for coffee?

On the edge explore 1 I just pressed the record button and turned the unit off. When turned back on I coukd just hit play and carry on.

On the Explore 2 pressing the record button prompts me to save or discard the route. How do I pause recording?

Another issue is I have auto pause enabled but when I stop I can see the average speed falling, so it clearly isnt auto pausing.

Edge explore 2 not charging

bikeman1234 — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:37:08 GMT

Ever since I've had my Explore 2, it has failed to charge intermittently.

When a charger is connected the unit powers on but will not charge unless it is turned off. It seems to use so much battery searching for gps, phone, accessories etc that that all teh charger can do is maintain the battery charge. So I have to turn it off, the problem is a few minutes later it turns on again and we're back to it searching and not charging. I literally can leave it for days connected to a charger and get no charge.

Di2 gear display via Connect IQ broken after 31.33 (worked on 30.23)

sp.lapshin — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:29:16 GMT

After updating my Edge Explore 2 to 31.33, Connect IQ data fields that read Shimano Di2 gears over Bluetooth stopped working. On 30.23 the same setup worked fine. This is not specific to one app — at least two Di2 data fields in the Connect IQ Store are affected, and one of them now carries a warning in its store description about a Bluetooth problem on 31.33.

As a developer I traced it down to a firmware-side regression and filed a bug report with a minimal reproduction project and logs: https://forums.garmin.com/developer/connect-iq/i/bug-reports/edge-explore-2-fw-31-33-ble-registerprofile-with-a-custom-128-bit-service-uuid-crashes-the-data-field-with-a-system-error-regression-from-fw-30-23

If you also lost Di2 gear display after 31.33, please reply here with your device firmware version — the more reports, the better the chance this gets prioritized.

31.33 Update: Severe navigation slowdowns and unresponsive UI

Zsolt Kecskeméti — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:56:46 GMT

Navigation has become visibly sluggish, especially around turns, with a laggy and unresponsive UI.
I don't believe the maps are the cause of the slowdown, I was using the exact same maps previously, along with the same connected e-MTB.

In my case, the issue was introduced by the 31.33 update.

edge 2 how to stop the timer ?

2791644 — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:23:52 GMT

how to stop the timer before closing the Edge2

Can't update TopoActive Central Europe Map to 2026.11

8252519 — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:32:02 GMT

Hi,

I have a new EE2 and I would like to update the maps because they were quite outdated (from 2021 or so)

I connected the EE2 to my desktop PC and Garmin Express offered my to update the maps.

The update failed and following tips on the internet / AI I removed all old maps (west, central and east europe) with the map manager menue and tried to install the central europe map fresh.

This failed as well with the message "changes could not applied".

My device is on version 31.33.

I tried this also on my laptop but the result is the same.

Any ideas?

I cannot see my EE2 in Windows explorer

Geert65 — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:37:17 GMT

I cannot see my EE2 in Windows explorer allowing me to delete map files manually. What do I need to do?

Problems with 4iii 3+ Power Meter

Dave Flores — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:48:56 GMT

Hello, all

Having an issue connecting my Edge Explore 2 to a 4iii 3+ Power Meter. The computer does connect, as long as I turn off my phone's bluetooth, but it only connects via bluetooth, not Ant+. Evern worse, it almost never desplays any metrics (Power or cadence). I have actually gotten it to work once or twice but that seems to have been a fluke. 90% of the time it shows connected but does nothing. Meanwhile, the device has absolutely no problem connecting to an older Garmin Edge 1000 that a buddy leant me. I've taken it out a few times with that device and it performs flaslessly.

Any ideas?

I do know that the Power meter only connects to one device at a time vie bluetooth, but I have removed the 4iii from my phone and even unstalled the app (restaretd the phone a few times as well) and that seems to have done nothing. I'm wondering if there is any way to force the Edge Explore 2 to use Ant+ rather than bluetooth.

Brand new Edge Explore 2 won't load TopoActive NA East

9647154 — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:28:58 GMT

After fighting to update my old EE2 I foolishly bought a new one. Came with 2022 maps. Update to 30.23 went fine. Used Express to delete the old maps so only the basemap is on the device. Attempts to load Topoactive North America East keep failing. There is plenty of room on the device.

Infuriating.

Komoot crashing connect iq garmin Edge Explore 2

8496459 — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:47:54 GMT

Hello,

i have a Garmin Edge Explore 2 which since there was an update about 6 weeks ago when i use komoot to navigate a map the map loads and within a few seconds the screen is blank apart from a broken connect iq icon.

This also happens if i use the komoot app on the garmin and choose Garmin as the map.

I have contacted Komoot and after a month of back & forth they have been unable to resolve the issue and have said it looks like the connect iq is crashing i have to reach out to Garmin, so here i am.

uninstalled komoot from my Garmin

uninstalled komoot from my Phone

updated maps as per RE: Why can't I update the maps on a brand new Edge Explore 2? A shame or you could call it crafy that the phone app that manages the edge explore 2 gives you no notification there is not enough space, if i knew space was so sparse i wouldnt have chosen this model.

Reinstalled komoot on my garmin & phone and re-syncd and the problem still exists.

Has anyone else experienced this issue?

Garmin Edge Explore 2 stuck on software version 5.40

5858184 — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:28:35 GMT

My garmin Edge Explore is stuck on Software version 5.40. I tried reseting it i tried syncing wiht my phone i tried Garmin Express, i tried downloading the GUPDATE and placing it into the Garmin folder still no luck. Any solutions?

Shimano STEPS not showing on EE2

6420452 — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:17:18 GMT

On my EE1 the Shimano STEPS sensor could be added when connecting to the bike. On the EE2 I only get the Shimano E-Bike sensor. Unlike my previous STEPS sensor, the E-Bike doesn´t display gears. In the statistics section under the sensors menu, everything shows up, but that can´t be used as a screen for riding. Any solutions?

Edge Explore 2 Version 31.33 - 100% (Live)

Garmin-Matthew — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:36:57 GMT

Firmware version 31.33 for the Edge Explore 2 is now available. This update can be downloaded through Garmin Express or Garmin Connect Mobile when available.

Phased Rollout 20% - 7/29/2025

Change log for 31.33:

Added Support for Bosch smart system eBikes.
Updated radar data screen to support the selected Color Mode instead of always displaying in dark mode.
Fixed crash during course navigation.
Fixed crash while searching for recent finds.
Fixed translation issue causing "Day" to be added to date strings.
Fixed elevation profile manual scale adjustments.
Fixed crash using RTS to edit data screens.
Fixed CIQ data fields causing UI lag/freeze. CIQ data fields will now start when you enter the timer loop or when an activity is started.
Fixed options menu while start/stop/pause overlay is present.
Fixed map data field locked to track up orientation.
Fixed speed value on speed graphical data field.
Fixed contacts not displaying on remote widget for inReach mini 2.
Fixed label alignment on the timer overlay.
General improvements to device stability and addressed various minor bugs

Disable rerouting when off course during navigation?

tim — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:23:25 GMT

I often deliberately go off course during navigation to explore a shortcut or fun looking trail and then find my own way back on course later. The whole time I'm off course, there are two buttons at the bottom of the screen offering options to pause navigation or reroute. Is there anyway to disable or dismiss these buttons? They cover part of the map and data screens.

Syncing calendars

bmthornhill — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:09:23 GMT

My workouts are not being synced to the computer from my calendar. Is there something I'm missing.

New (refurbished) EE2 won't update

steveh5863 — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:38:11 GMT

In addition to having the same problem updating maps (insufficient memory) that others have had, my new (to me) EE2 won't update beyond software version 24.56.

Cannot delete maps from my Edge 2

6212531 — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:05:55 GMT

I tried to load a new map for Australia on my device but there is not enough space. So I tried to delete two maps I do not use, using Garmin Express. Go to Manage maps and untick the ones I do not need, then process and accept.

Garmin Express says that the maps are deleted but when I open 'manage maps' again, they are still ticked and are still there

Als at the bottom of the Manage Maps screen I see a bar with the available space on my device.

The black section are the installed maps. The green section ('Other'), I do not understand. What is in it and can I clean it up?

Ride With GPS syncing question

mercat68 — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:18:10 GMT

Hi. I have an Explore 2, but this is a more general question about syncing between Ride with GPS and my device. I've connected my Garmin account to my RWGPS account and pin routes so they appear on my device. If I pin a route (mine or someone else's) and the source file is later updated with a route change, will that change appear on the route loaded to my device? I'm assuming the route on my device will update with the next sync, but want to confirm. Thanks.

Slow Map Load and Refresh

6529212 — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:08:21 GMT

I finally got the USA West and East installed on my Explore 2. Now the map load and refresh are extremely slow. I turned the contour lines off, but it is still very slow. Is this because the maps are so large? Is there anything I can do to get it back to a normal speed?

Charlie

Factory reset doesn't help

9647154 — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:32:02 GMT

USA. 30.23. Been getting the basemap load error, and won't load TopoActive North America East using Garmin Express. Deleted all user data and did a factory reset. No change, still getting the basemap load error and won't load new map. PC has plenty of storage and memory.

Aaarrgghhh.

My Edge Explore 2 doesn't open anymore

8449593 — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:46:23 GMT

My Edge Explore 2 bugs completely : I pushed the power button for 12 sec because the screen froze and restart. It is still loading after 2 days and my Garmin App can't recognise the device for synchronisation and I can't pair the device. Screen stays black with battery half full.

Any advice ?

Thanks.

I cannot connect my Garmin Explore 2 with a Windows 11 computer.

9456003 — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:48:43 GMT

The Garmin Explore 2, second hand, (USB)connected several times with my Wndows 11 system. After recovering the Garmin (and deleting data) the Edge connected (USB) with the computer aqnd I paired the computer witg the Edge (Garmin Express) Garmin Express could find the computer, but the following connections failed nearly all. I used the USB-cable supplied with the Garmin, (and another cable) the Garmin software is up to date. The system connects with my Android phone. There was a rare succesful connection (after tge first). I tried itb with 2 other computers: The same problem. My USB ports on the computer (I tried several ports) behave normally with other hardware, but there is no sign of recognition with the Garmin nor in Garmin Express nor in Windows Explorer, no USB connection beep. In the rare succesful attempts the computer beeped on connection and on removal of the cable.

Why can't I update the maps on a brand new Edge Explore 2?

DezB99 — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:15:29 GMT

First time connecting my new device and oh my, what a wind-up!

Update it says, so I click update... Not enough memory it says, manage maps to create space. I manage maps, unclick the ones I don't want. It goes through the process (unplug and replug in the device?!) and says completed, like its removed the maps. I go back to the update screen and I have the maps I've just removed still ticked and I can't update the western Europe that I want. I try the same thing 4 times. The same every time.

I go onto the device and go into the maps settings and disable the (unclearly named) maps I don't want.

I go back into Garmin Express and still it won't let me update the maps.

Thinking about sending it back tbh. The menus are so un-user-friendly (I've worked in IT for 35 years!). Why do I have 3 profiles including Indoor, when I'll never use the device indoors. (Can't remove it, only rename?).

But if someone can advise how I update the maps, I would be most grateful.

Garmin Edge Explorer 2

Kevlar111 — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:00:13 GMT

Is the Magene L508 radar rear light compatible with the Garmin Edge Explorer 2?