Marine Handhelds and Wearables Master Reset list

The procedures below will reset the device to the original factory settings and delete all stored user data. BaseCamp™ (GPSMAP 78) or Garmin Explore (for the GPSMAP® 86 series and quatix® 5 and 6) will back up user data like waypoints, routes, tracks, activities. For wearable fitness tracking related data make sure that the device has recently synced with Garmin Connect to back up fitness activities. 

Marine Handhelds

GPSMAP® 78 series

To perform a master reset:

1. Turn the device Off

2. Hold the Power button, Menu, Quit, and Zoom Out buttons

3. When the Garmin logo appears, release the Power button

4. Continue to hold the Menu, Quit, and Zoom Out buttons for 5 seconds

5. After 5 seconds, release all buttons. - The device will not give a warning that a master reset is about to take place

The device will now reset.

GPSMAP® 86 series

To perform a master reset:

1. Turn the device Off

2. Hold the Power button, Page, and Enter buttons

3. Release the Power button when the Garmin logo appears

4. Release Page and Enter when the message Do you really want to erase all user data? appears

5. Select Yes

The device will now reset.

Marine Wearables

quatix®

To perform a master reset:

1. Turn the watch Off

2. Hold the Power button and Down buttons until the message, Do you really want to erase all user data? appears

3. Select Yes

The watch will now reset.

quatix® 3, quatix® 5, quatix® 6

To perform a master reset:

1. Turn the watch Off

2. Hold the Back button.

3. Hold the Light button until the Garmin logo appears.

4. Continue to hold the Back button and press the Light button.

5. When the message Clear all user data? appears, select Yes 

The watch will now reset.