Recovery

• We recommended making a complete backup of the eTrex Solar before doing anything else with it.
• It is not difficult to accidentally delete and/or overwrite important system files and/or user data on the device.
• Having archived copies makes it easier to restore a recent device configuration should it become necessary.
• If the recovery methods below fail to restore proper device operation, perform a Master Reset and repeat.

Recovery Process

With Saved Archive

Remove the device batteries. Press-and-hold the Power button for 10 seconds. Connect the eTrex Solar to your computer via USB cable. If the eTrex Solar prompts "Use MTP (media transfer)?", select 'Yes' and press 'OK'. Wait for the eTrex Solar to enter MTP Mode. Create a temporary backup of all data on the eTrex Solar. Delete the eTrex Solar\Internal Storage\Garmin\ directory Copy known good 'Garmin' archive to the eTrex Solar\Internal Storage\ directory. Disconnect the eTrex Solar from your computer. Install removed batteries. Press-and-release the Power button to power the eTrex Solar on. Test for proper device operation. Repeat as necessary. Once proper operation has been restored, create a new backup for future use.

Without Saved Archive

Remove the device batteries. Press-and-hold the Power button for 10 seconds. Connect the eTrex Solar to your computer via USB cable. If the eTrex Solar prompts "Use MTP (media transfer)?", select 'Yes' and press 'OK'. Wait for the eTrex Solar to enter MTP Mode. Create a temporary backup of all data on the eTrex Solar. Remove any one recently added suspect file (*.gpx, *.fit, etc). Disconnect the eTrex Solar from your computer. Install removed batteries. Press-and-release the Power button to power the eTrex Solar on. Test for proper device operation. Repeat as necessary. Once proper operation has been restored, create a new backup for future use.