Didn't have isopropyl, cleaned my forerunner 245 thoroughly with a toothbrush and a bit of water and it now charges. Thanks for highlighting the issue!
I found the pins on the charging cable were too low, over time they seem to have pushed down, so I filed the top metal/plastic of the connector a bit and that did the trick.
Thank you. I have been trying everything to get my Fenix 5+ to charge without wiggling the connection or balancing it so the wire is at some strange angle. This worked first time. Just rubbed the watch connection with some rubbing alcohol on a cotton bud. You sir are a superstar ⭐
Thanks Mick. I always wash my Garmin fenix 5s plus watch after running, and had already cleaned all connector pins with water. But still I had problems charging the device even though the pins all seemed perfectly clean. The fenix 5s don't have the hollow hole you mention. Despite all this, cleaning the pins with rubbing alcohol fixed my charging issues. So, THAAAAAAANKS.
Great tip, my fenix 5 sapphire refused to charge yesterday and I could see myself having to take it apart. Your advice got it working first time. Thanks again.
This is the most useful video I’ve watched on RUclips. This trick saved me from giving up and buying a new watch or switching to Apple, which I wasn’t really ready to do. Again Thank You!
You're welcome! I was in the same boat a while back before discovering this. My way of giving a bit back to the many people on RUclips who I've benefited from over the years.
Great tip. Thanks! Don't let the socket sit soaked in sweat, water, moisture or dust for long term. It can make the pads (tiny gold plated points) less conductive when put on the charging cable / pad, causing electrolysis reactions to occur, essentially runing contact points. Agree, that keeping them clean, and will let them last a long time.
THANK YOU! I was about to have to buy the new Garmin Venu 2 Plus for a pretty penny, but this video out of at least 20, and countless hours searching the net, saved my Fenix 5x! WAHOO, back in business! The using of the pins in the holes, of which I could not see, was the trick!! I would clean and rinse it every time after use, but those holes must have been blocked just enough. Thanks again.
You're welcome! I would also recommend using a small silicon insert which fits over the charging connector on the back of the watch. They sell them on Amazon, often with replacement cables, just search for "Fenix 5X cable". Using this, means, cleaning the watch far less often. It usually makes each clean last for quite a few charge cycles, so it's less of a pain! 8)
Hi, Mick2d2. THANK YOU!! I’ve had my Fenix 5X plus for over 4 years now. I don’t know how many cables I’ve purchased. Nothing really works. I’ve always played around moving the cable around till it started charging the watch. This time it would not charge no matter what I did. I cleaned the terminal with oxygen peroxide and water. My watch charges like the first day I purchased it. I wish now I had not thrown most cables away. I even got that round base that you got. Thanks again. Cheers, JC
You can also now buy a mini rubber cover that slots into the charging slot on your watch, so you don't need to clean it as often! ;) (Often bundled with cables on Amazon).
@@mick2d2 I have the watch since it was launched more than 3 years and it only happened once not sure if the rubber cover worth the trouble (there is no Amazon in my area and most likely the source will be AliExpress). Will see how it behaves next 3years
Thank you, this worked for me! I used 99% isopropyl alcohol and a Q-tip to scrub the contacts, then a pin to scrape around inside the charging port and inside the connector. Then I used the dry side of the Q-tip to absorb the excess moisture. 30 second fix. Brilliant!
I see on eBay they sell a new back plate for about $25 USD. This has the new pins on it. My pins are badly worn and it's difficult to charge. I'm thinking about buy a new back plate for it.
Thanks man! I was having the same exact problem and it got to the point it wouldn’t charge at all…it been heavily wore for 3yrs and thought it might be KO’d. Alcohol swab and a safety pin did the trick…Thanks again
Awesome! I just did this and it worked!! After trying everything else with nothing working this did the trick. I already kept silicone covers on the charge lead so it should be clean but apparently it builds up in those little dimples and keeps the watch from charging. I literally had just got off with Garmin customer service after they said they would send a new cable for me to test that. Well looks like i'll have an extra cable. I still don't like the charge port design though and wish it worked a little better.
Brilliant! Thanks for this. my Fenix 5 was charging, but not connecting to the App on my Mac even though it was showing the usb symbol on the watch. Cleaned it using the pin on the centre of the connectors brought it back to life! Thanks!
Wow this one worked for me with my Fenix 5X which refused to charge. Thanks so much tried cleaning with optical lens fluid, that didn't work but used the same liquid with a pin and hey presto!
Yeah those pins are very sensitive. I didn't have isopropyl on hand so I just ran a q tip over them quickly and sure enough, it's charging. Thanks for the video tho, I've been worried all week lol that the battery would eventually die
@@mrmartian7992 You’re welcome. Mine is now 7 years old. I thought the battery needed changing a couple of years ago because it ran down really quickly from a full charge (woke up in the morning and it was off) I bought a new battery, but then it sorted itself out, so I never changed it. My long term average stands today at 8.95% per day. I also use one of those silicon caps that are often included with new cables, to cover the charging connections and I hardly ever need to clean it now.
It's also well worth using those small silicon caps that go over the battery connection. They often come included with charging cables on Amazon. It means you need to clean the connector far less than you would otherwise.
You're welcome! I've had to repeat the procedure a few times. Not sure why it didn't happen from new. You can also get fairly cheap replacement parts, battery etc from places like Aliexpress, which is good to know.
Gonna have to try this I never noticed the holes until recently which I had attributed to pin corrosion, figured over time sweat had simply taken a toll on the watch.
I also now use a small silicon cap that covers the pins when not charging. Means you dont need to clean them as often. You often get these included with cables.
Hi , I had problem with fenix 5x ... it won't work without charger . Does anyone had same issue . I called Garmin service and they say that they can't repair it .
Dear friend thank you for sharing it.before I try your solution I would like to ask about the pin you used.you didn’t afraid the pin might harm it scratch something so then be bigger problem?I ask cause in the video we don’t see how you made it so to avoid any mistake happens(especially about those small holes you said)
The first time I did this, I just used a normal pin/needle to carefully scrape the oxidization from out of the holes. When the watch was new, all the pins were gold and shiny. Now they're dulled by oxidisation. I used a magnifying glass. I now use an old stiff bristle toothbrush and isopropyl and it works just fine too, although from time to time, I do have to give the pins a careful scrape with the pin/needle. I also cover the power connector with a silicon cap when I'm wearing the watch, so I don't have to clean it as often. You often see these silicon caps included with power cables on Amazon.
Hello Mick thanks for the video!!! Can you share me the link of the new charging base you used to solve your problem? In fact i have the same problem to my fenix 5x.... Thank you very much for sharing!!!
I bought it off Amazon, although I wouldn’t recommend it as the plastic around the connection has broken. It still works, but not vey well. The trick to fixing your watch, is cleaning inside the connection pins on the watch. I tend to use a hard toothbrush for this now. All my cables work, after cleaning the pins properly. www.amazon.es/KIMILAR-Cargador-Compatible-Vivoactive-Forerunner/dp/B07L3F5DLN/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&hvadid=79920847931160&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvqmt=p&keywords=kimilar+cargador+compatible&qid=1618147410&sr=8-9
Hello Mick, thanks for doing the video. I have a Forerunner 245 and it has stopped charging in the normal way. I tried your ideas and so far no joy. If I hold the watch and apply pressure to the plug it does charge ok for about 5 mins but after that its a pain. I intend getting in touch with Garmin to see what they say. I wonder what is that stand you have for your watch?
Maybe try a different cable? I've bought a few, and not all have worked. The stand I bought on Amazon, but the build quality of the plug leaves a bit to be desired, as the plastic around the edge has started to break off. It does still work though. Recently, I've been using an old hard bristle toothbrush on my watch. Workes quite well, most the time without isopropyl. Hope you get an answer off Garmin. It's a bit of a shitty design for such an expensive watch, especially as there are other systems (like my cheap Huawei) which is pretty much foolproof when it comes to charging!
@@mick2d2 Thanks for taking time to reply. I phoned Garmin today and without hesitation they offered to send me a new charging cable so hopefully that will work. It should be better and last longer than 7 months!
I have one of the pin contaminated I think, it's not silver anymore Fenix is not charging. These very expensive watches are suppose to be tough, that's why I bought it but it's can't even charge right
You're quite right! It's an expensive watch with a clear design fault. I recently bought a cheap Huawei GT Sport which has a much better system, two flat contact points (so easy to clean if needs be) and a magnetic clip on charger. I now regularly use Isopropyl alcohol spray and a pin on the Garmin. This keeps the contact points clear and allows me to charge without any problems.
Everyone seems to want to come to the defense of the watch since they have spent so much money on it and we don't want to admit how stupid we were for doing so
@@jclar3565 I didn't make this video to defend anybody (certainly not a multinational!) just to share my experience/solution, for what I consider to be a clear design fault. Other than this, which for me is now resolved, I haven't had any other problems with this sports watch. I do agree it's overpriced and has this design flaw, but I wouldn't say its garbage! I've given mine some pretty rough treatment over the last few years and it's held up. In my case, I bought it because it synchs with my Garmin sensors.
Hey! i did this and it worked with sort of mixed results. it would work for a charge or two then still the problem would persist. So its gotta be dead skin micros getting in there. I wrecked my brain trying to think of another way to get in there..... ANSWER: Blu Tack. Roll up a ball of Blu Tack and use it to to pull the lil bits out of those grooves. Fast and easy. i now have heaps of charging docks and cables spare lol This problem is a design fault for sure. would have been better if the connection was reversed and the part on the watch was outward rounded with the groove on the dock/cable side. prolly not but thats what im thinking. PEACE!
Same here, I went through a phase of buying new cables! 8) I think the new watches use the reverse system you mention. It's clearly a poor design (on a very expensive watch!) judging by the number of us having this problem. The Blu Tack is a great idea too!
The contacts need to be kept dry and clean before charging, as charging in the presence of an electrolyte can cause galvanic corrosion of the contacts, just like the anode of a primary battery.
Thanks for the comment! That's a good point. I keep the contacts covered on my watch with a silicon cap. This also means that you don't have to clean them as often.
Are you using isopropyl? You need to make sure you get into the inside bit of the pin. It might also be worth swapping the cable. One of mine no longer works. As someone else has commented, you can buy a new back plate and battery, for a reasonable amount of money. Certainly worth trying before binning such an expensive watch!
Didn't have isopropyl, cleaned my forerunner 245 thoroughly with a toothbrush and a bit of water and it now charges. Thanks for highlighting the issue!
Probably the most useful video I've watched on RUclips. Clear, concise, no BS, and worked. Like many, you saved me from buying a new watch, thanks!
I found the pins on the charging cable were too low, over time they seem to have pushed down, so I filed the top metal/plastic of the connector a bit and that did the trick.
Thank you. I have been trying everything to get my Fenix 5+ to charge without wiggling the connection or balancing it so the wire is at some strange angle.
This worked first time. Just rubbed the watch connection with some rubbing alcohol on a cotton bud.
You sir are a superstar ⭐
John My watch has been sitting for a year dead as a door nail cause I couldn’t get it to charge you saved me from buying a new watch.
Absolutely the most useful video I have watched in a long long time.. Thank you.
Thanks Mick. I always wash my Garmin fenix 5s plus watch after running, and had already cleaned all connector pins with water. But still I had problems charging the device even though the pins all seemed perfectly clean. The fenix 5s don't have the hollow hole you mention. Despite all this, cleaning the pins with rubbing alcohol fixed my charging issues. So, THAAAAAAANKS.
Great tip, my fenix 5 sapphire refused to charge yesterday and I could see myself having to take it apart. Your advice got it working first time. Thanks again.
This is the most useful video I’ve watched on RUclips. This trick saved me from giving up and buying a new watch or switching to Apple, which I wasn’t really ready to do. Again Thank You!
You're welcome! I was in the same boat a while back before discovering this.
My way of giving a bit back to the many people on RUclips who I've benefited from over the years.
Got some isopropyl and cleaned it and now it works! Great tip!
Thanks for this, my Fenix 5x has been driving me mad with how hard it has become to charge.
Great tip. Thanks!
Don't let the socket sit soaked in sweat, water, moisture or dust for long term. It can make the pads (tiny gold plated points) less conductive when put on the charging cable / pad, causing electrolysis reactions to occur, essentially runing contact points.
Agree, that keeping them clean, and will let them last a long time.
Thanks for the comment!
I’ve been using a silicon cover for a while now, so don’t need to clean the contacts as often.
Market Silicone localizacion ?
THANK YOU! I was about to have to buy the new Garmin Venu 2 Plus for a pretty penny, but this video out of at least 20, and countless hours searching the net, saved my Fenix 5x! WAHOO, back in business! The using of the pins in the holes, of which I could not see, was the trick!! I would clean and rinse it every time after use, but those holes must have been blocked just enough. Thanks again.
You're welcome! I would also recommend using a small silicon insert which fits over the charging connector on the back of the watch.
They sell them on Amazon, often with replacement cables, just search for "Fenix 5X cable".
Using this, means, cleaning the watch far less often.
It usually makes each clean last for quite a few charge cycles, so it's less of a pain! 8)
Hi, Mick2d2. THANK YOU!! I’ve had my Fenix 5X plus for over 4 years now. I don’t know how many cables I’ve purchased. Nothing really works. I’ve always played around moving the cable around till it started charging the watch. This time it would not charge no matter what I did. I cleaned the terminal with oxygen peroxide and water. My watch charges like the first day I purchased it. I wish now I had not thrown most cables away. I even got that round base that you got. Thanks again. Cheers, JC
Literally been trying for a day or so now I tried your solution and works like a dream! Thankyou so much!
You're welcome! 8)
If you put a silicon cap over the contacts (these often come with new cables), you won't have to clean them as often.
It was the first time it was not charging and with a simple cloth and some alcohol I have a working watch again!!! Thank you!
You can also now buy a mini rubber cover that slots into the charging slot on your watch, so you don't need to clean it as often! ;) (Often bundled with cables on Amazon).
@@mick2d2 I have the watch since it was launched more than 3 years and it only happened once not sure if the rubber cover worth the trouble (there is no Amazon in my area and most likely the source will be AliExpress). Will see how it behaves next 3years
@@pbrinzei You're lucky, or maybe I just shed more skin! ;)
I find that I use less Isoproplyl since I got the rubber insert.
Many thanks for this video and was an exact playbook of what I had gone through and you certainly saved me from buying a new watch !
That did the trick. Did exactly what you said and it began charging immediately.
Thank you, this worked for me! I used 99% isopropyl alcohol and a Q-tip to scrub the contacts, then a pin to scrape around inside the charging port and inside the connector. Then I used the dry side of the Q-tip to absorb the excess moisture. 30 second fix. Brilliant!
I see on eBay they sell a new back plate for about $25 USD. This has the new pins on it. My pins are badly worn and it's difficult to charge. I'm thinking about buy a new back plate for it.
This perfectly solved my recharging problems with my Garmin. Thank you!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! That work and my Garmin is charging great. Thanks again.
Thanks man! I was having the same exact problem and it got to the point it wouldn’t charge at all…it been heavily wore for 3yrs and thought it might be KO’d. Alcohol swab and a safety pin did the trick…Thanks again
Brilliant! Thank you! This got my Fenix working again.
Worked on the first try. Thank You!!!!
This tip worked perfectly for me. Thank you for the video!
Thanks for this quick video. This actually worked instantly for me, Garmin wanted me to purchase a new charging cable which obviously was not needed.
You’re welcome!
It’s something I do on a fairly regular basis now. I mostly use a can of isopropyl and an old toothbrush! 8)
Awesome! I just did this and it worked!! After trying everything else with nothing working this did the trick. I already kept silicone covers on the charge lead so it should be clean but apparently it builds up in those little dimples and keeps the watch from charging. I literally had just got off with Garmin customer service after they said they would send a new cable for me to test that. Well looks like i'll have an extra cable. I still don't like the charge port design though and wish it worked a little better.
That is my problem on my 5X for quite sometime now and leaning the connection does not help sometime. But thanks for sharing.
Could not get my watch to charge today, used the pin as suggested, watch is back charging. Thank you very much - John
Brilliant! Thanks for this. my Fenix 5 was charging, but not connecting to the App on my Mac even though it was showing the usb symbol on the watch. Cleaned it using the pin on the centre of the connectors brought it back to life! Thanks!
Thks a lot!Garmin was asking me for 214€ to replace the watch for another one (same model)...
Wow this one worked for me with my Fenix 5X which refused to charge. Thanks so much tried cleaning with optical lens fluid, that didn't work but used the same liquid with a pin and hey presto!
You're welcome! Most times now, I just use an old toothbrush and a squirt of isoproyl. I do it every week though now, so probably less build up.
I used water and abrasive soap and its fine now so thanks for the tip.
Thank you so much! I thought it would never turn on or charge ever again
Worked like a charm! Thanks!
Great tips! Totally solved my problem! Thank you!
Thank you, good job. And yes you can replace. See Joe’s tech on RUclips and also Garmin has an RMA process.
I just tried this on my Fenix 5x and now the watch charges perfectly. How did we ever survive without RUclips!
I couldn't agree more. This video is my little way of giving a bit back, for all the information I have gleaned over this years! 😀
I have the same watch and the exact same problem. I’ll give this a try.
Yeah those pins are very sensitive. I didn't have isopropyl on hand so I just ran a q tip over them quickly and sure enough, it's charging. Thanks for the video tho, I've been worried all week lol that the battery would eventually die
@@mrmartian7992 You’re welcome. Mine is now 7 years old. I thought the battery needed changing a couple of years ago because it ran down really quickly from a full charge (woke up in the morning and it was off) I bought a new battery, but then it sorted itself out, so I never changed it. My long term average stands today at 8.95% per day. I also use one of those silicon caps that are often included with new cables, to cover the charging connections and I hardly ever need to clean it now.
@mick2d2 that's where you get them. I was thinking last night that I had one, I just didn't know where it was or how I had gotten in
I was about to buy a new cable. Then I found this video. I used alcohol with an old toothbrush. Problem solved!
It's also well worth using those small silicon caps that go over the battery connection. They often come included with charging cables on Amazon. It means you need to clean the connector far less than you would otherwise.
You rock!! thanks for the advice!
Thank you for sharing this tip!
Thank you so much for this video. This helped me get back to charging again.
You're welcome!
I've had to repeat the procedure a few times.
Not sure why it didn't happen from new.
You can also get fairly cheap replacement parts, battery etc from places like Aliexpress, which is good to know.
Like everyone else, this worked for me. I used hydrogen peroxide & let it bubble for a couple minutes before picking at it with a pin.
Thanks mate. Worked for me.
Gonna have to try this I never noticed the holes until recently which I had attributed to pin corrosion, figured over time sweat had simply taken a toll on the watch.
I also now use a small silicon cap that covers the pins when not charging. Means you dont need to clean them as often. You often get these included with cables.
Thankyou! Worked perfect
You saved me, THANK YOU SO MUCH
Hi , I had problem with fenix 5x ... it won't work without charger . Does anyone had same issue . I called Garmin service and they say that they can't repair it .
When you say it won’t work without the charger, do you mean that the battery won’t charge, that’s it’s showing 0%?
@@mick2d2 it shows 93% and charger it to 100% and it works only on charger station
@@harioutkast7115 Sorry to hear that! I’m afraid I can’t help you.
@@mick2d2 thank you for answer it
Life saver. Thank you so much
Thank you! Just saved me a lot of money😂🙌😊
Great stuff! Works immediately after doing that! Thanks!👍😁
You're welcome! I've switched from the pin, to mainly using a stiff toothbrush, usually without the isopropyl now.
Dear friend thank you for sharing it.before I try your solution I would like to ask about the pin you used.you didn’t afraid the pin might harm it scratch something so then be bigger problem?I ask cause in the video we don’t see how you made it so to avoid any mistake happens(especially about those small holes you said)
The first time I did this, I just used a normal pin/needle to carefully scrape the oxidization from out of the holes.
When the watch was new, all the pins were gold and shiny. Now they're dulled by oxidisation. I used a magnifying glass.
I now use an old stiff bristle toothbrush and isopropyl and it works just fine too, although from time to time, I do have to give the pins a careful scrape with the pin/needle.
I also cover the power connector with a silicon cap when I'm wearing the watch, so I don't have to clean it as often. You often see these silicon caps included with power cables on Amazon.
@@mick2d2 thank you very much…I will try it…🙏or else might need change the battery
Brilliant thank you
Hi Mick, thanks for this vid, its great! By the way, whats the name of the face? I love it!
You’re welcome. The watch face is called “Crystal”. You can download it for free with the Garmin app.
worked perfectly!
Great tip! Thanks
Great man, thanks
Hello Mick thanks for the video!!! Can you share me the link of the new charging base you used to solve your problem? In fact i have the same problem to my fenix 5x.... Thank you very much for sharing!!!
I bought it off Amazon, although I wouldn’t recommend it as the plastic around the connection has broken. It still works, but not vey well. The trick to fixing your watch, is cleaning inside the connection pins on the watch. I tend to use a hard toothbrush for this now. All my cables work, after cleaning the pins properly.
www.amazon.es/KIMILAR-Cargador-Compatible-Vivoactive-Forerunner/dp/B07L3F5DLN/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&hvadid=79920847931160&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvqmt=p&keywords=kimilar+cargador+compatible&qid=1618147410&sr=8-9
Hello Mick, thanks for doing the video. I have a Forerunner 245 and it has stopped charging in the normal way. I tried your ideas and so far no joy. If I hold the watch and apply pressure to the plug it does charge ok for about 5 mins but after that its a pain. I intend getting in touch with Garmin to see what they say. I wonder what is that stand you have for your watch?
Maybe try a different cable? I've bought a few, and not all have worked. The stand I bought on Amazon, but the build quality of the plug leaves a bit to be desired, as the plastic around the edge has started to break off. It does still work though. Recently, I've been using an old hard bristle toothbrush on my watch. Workes quite well, most the time without isopropyl. Hope you get an answer off Garmin. It's a bit of a shitty design for such an expensive watch, especially as there are other systems (like my cheap Huawei) which is pretty much foolproof when it comes to charging!
@@mick2d2 Thanks for taking time to reply. I phoned Garmin today and without hesitation they offered to send me a new charging cable so hopefully that will work. It should be better and last longer than 7 months!
Ty will give it a try
I have one of the pin contaminated I think, it's not silver anymore
Fenix is not charging. These very expensive watches are suppose to be tough, that's why I bought it but it's can't even charge right
You're quite right! It's an expensive watch with a clear design fault. I recently bought a cheap Huawei GT Sport which has a much better system, two flat contact points (so easy to clean if needs be) and a magnetic clip on charger.
I now regularly use Isopropyl alcohol spray and a pin on the Garmin. This keeps the contact points clear and allows me to charge without any problems.
You could try some deoxidiser, like plumbers use on copper pipes before soldering.
Everyone seems to want to come to the defense of the watch since they have spent so much money on it and we don't want to admit how stupid we were for doing so
@@jclar3565 I didn't make this video to defend anybody (certainly not a multinational!) just to share my experience/solution, for what I consider to be a clear design fault. Other than this, which for me is now resolved, I haven't had any other problems with this sports watch.
I do agree it's overpriced and has this design flaw, but I wouldn't say its garbage! I've given mine some pretty rough treatment over the last few years and it's held up.
In my case, I bought it because it synchs with my Garmin sensors.
I've got a FR 45 not charging just out of the box do you think this would help?
I would think so, as it seems to share the same system. Isopropyl and a pin to make sure the pin holes are clear.
Thank you
Hey! i did this and it worked with sort of mixed results. it would work for a charge or two then still the problem would persist. So its gotta be dead skin micros getting in there. I wrecked my brain trying to think of another way to get in there..... ANSWER: Blu Tack. Roll up a ball of Blu Tack and use it to to pull the lil bits out of those grooves. Fast and easy. i now have heaps of charging docks and cables spare lol This problem is a design fault for sure. would have been better if the connection was reversed and the part on the watch was outward rounded with the groove on the dock/cable side. prolly not but thats what im thinking. PEACE!
Same here, I went through a phase of buying new cables! 8)
I think the new watches use the reverse system you mention. It's clearly a poor design (on a very expensive watch!) judging by the number of us having this problem.
The Blu Tack is a great idea too!
The contacts need to be kept dry and clean before charging, as charging in the presence of an electrolyte can cause galvanic corrosion of the contacts, just like the anode of a primary battery.
Thanks for the comment! That's a good point.
I keep the contacts covered on my watch with a silicon cap. This also means that you don't have to clean them as often.
On a new watch the 4 pins protrude.
You're a G
Those pins on watch are worn from charging the watch over the years.
They're not I'm afraid.
It's just the design on the Fenix 5.
Still doesn't work.
Are you using isopropyl? You need to make sure you get into the inside bit of the pin. It might also be worth swapping the cable. One of mine no longer works. As someone else has commented, you can buy a new back plate and battery, for a reasonable amount of money. Certainly worth trying before binning such an expensive watch!
I had the same problem too:(
You are a fucking prince.
Trying to charge this sucks. When I paid 700+ I thought this turd would charge easier
Couldn't agree more! That's probably why the newer models use a different system.
What a piece of overpriced garbage. Mine lasted approximately one month around the house
Mine's still going strong three years later and I wear it every day and use it as a sports watch.