The blue triangle of death on Garmin: what it is, causes, affected models and possible solutions

Garmin smartwatches, known for their reliability y precision in sports activities, are experiencing a problem that has generated great concern among its users. For several days, numerous owners have reported a failure that blocks their device, displaying on the screen the so-called "blue triangle of death«. This error prevents full use of the watch and is related to the operation of the GPS.

The incident, which has been reported by users in communities such as Reddit and specialized forums, affects several Garmin product lines, including Epix, Venu, Forerunner, Fenix, Vivoactive and other models. Although Garmin has publicly acknowledged the flaw and says it is working on a fix, many users are resorting to temporary measures to try to mitigate the problem.

What is the “blue triangle of death”?

The "blue triangle of death" appears when a Garmin watch enters a continuous reboot loop or freezes on a screen that displays a blue triangle on a black background. According to various sources, the problem is usually triggered when trying to perform activities that require a GPS connection, such as route tracking or outdoor exercises.

Preliminary reports suggest that the failure could be related to a corrupt GPS file or a recent update which affects devices from different lines such as models Fenix ​​7 and 8, Forerunner 965, Instinct 3, among others.

Affected Models

The fault is not limited to a single model, which demonstrates its widespread character. Affected devices include:

• Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2).
• Garmin Fenix ​​7 and 8 series.
• Garmin Forerunner 55, 255, 265, 955 and 965.
• Garmin Vivoactive 5.
• Garmin Venu 2 and 3.
• Garmin Lily 2 and Lily 2 Active.
• Garmin Instinct 3.

According to statements from users and technicians on forums, the problem could also be extend to older models in case they receive the same faulty updates.

Possible causes of failure

Initial investigations suggest that the error could be derived from a file related to GPS functions called “GPE.binThis file would trigger the bug when starting a GPS-dependent activity, locking the device in the blue triangle.

Some specialists have pointed out that the problem could have been triggered after the distribution of a recent update affecting multiple Garmin product lines.

What temporary solutions exist?

Although Garmin has not yet released a definitive solution, the company has recommended some general measures to mitigate the problem:

• Restart the device: Press and hold the power button until the watch turns off, then turn it back on. Then, sync it with Garmin Connect or Garmin Express.
• Factory reset: This method may fix the problem in some cases, but it also means losing all data stored on the device. To do this, follow the system's instructions to reset the watch from scratch.
• Disable GPS: Some users have reported that avoiding the use of GPS features reduces the incidence of the problem temporarily.

However, none of these options guarantee a permanent solution, as the fault may reappear when trying to use the GPS functions later.

Garmin's response

Garmin has publicly confirmed that the “blue triangle of death” is your number one priority and that they are working on a software update to resolve the issue. Although they have not provided an estimated date, the definitive solution is expected to arrive in the coming weeks.

In statements to the press, the company has acknowledged that The fault affects several models and is related to GPS. For now, invites users to follow the temporary instructions available at your support page to try to recover the functionality of your devices.

Meanwhile Thousands of affected users are waiting for a definitive solution that allows them to use their w without fear of unexpected crashes or data loss.