Garmin watch · Reset guide
How to reset Garmin watch
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These instructions are specifically for the Venu 3 series. Garmin families have different buttons and reset menus; use your own model's manual for a Forerunner, fēnix or another series.
01 · Start here
Restart before erasing your setup
- On a responsive Venu 3, hold Action for two seconds to open the controls menu and select its power-off control.
- Hold Action for two seconds to turn the watch on again. For a frozen watch, consult the manual's Restarting the Watch section; Garmin warns that a forced restart may lose data or settings.
Source: Garmin: Venu 3 series manual, controls and troubleshooting
02 · Factory reset
How to factory reset Garmin watch
Before you confirm
Sync activities with Garmin Connect first. The full erase removes user information, activity history, stored music and the Garmin Pay wallet from the watch.
Venu 3: retain activity history
Hold Back → Settings → System → Reset
- Choose Reset Default Settings and follow the prompts.
This resets preferences and profile settings while keeping activity history, downloaded apps and files. It is not a full erase for handing the watch to someone else.
Venu 3: erase personal data
Hold Back → Settings → System → Reset
- Choose Delete Data and Reset Settings. Read and complete the confirmation to erase the watch.
After the reset
Review setup in Garmin Connect. Reconfigure music and Garmin Pay if you chose the full erase.
Frequently asked questions
Which Venu 3 reset keeps my activities?
Reset Default Settings retains activity history. Delete Data and Reset Settings removes it from the watch; sync before proceeding.