Recovery

• We recommended making a complete backup of the eTrex Touch 2 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

Press-and-hold the Power button until the device powers off. Connect the eTrex Touch 2 to your computer via USB cable. If the eTrex Touch 2 prompts "Use MTP (media transfer)?", select 'Yes'. Wait for the eTrex Touch 2 to enter MTP Mode. Create a temporary backup of all data on the eTrex Touch 2. Delete the eTrex Touch 2\Internal Storage\GARMIN\ directory Copy known good 'GARMIN' archive to the eTrex Touch 2\Internal Storage\ directory. Disconnect the eTrex Touch 2 from your computer. Press-and-release the Power button to power the eTrex Touch 2 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

Press-and-hold the Power button until the device powers off. Connect the eTrex Touch 2 to your computer via USB cable. If the eTrex Touch 2 prompts "Use MTP (media transfer)?", select 'Yes'. Wait for the eTrex Touch 2 to enter MTP Mode. Create a temporary backup of all data on the eTrex Touch 2. Remove any one recently added suspect file (*.gpx, *.fit, *.img, *.jnx, *.kmz, etc). Disconnect the eTrex Touch 2 from your computer. Press-and-release the Power button to power the eTrex Touch 2 on. Test for proper device operation. Repeat as necessary. Once proper operation has been restored, create a new backup for future use.