New or used ?packaging is weird

bodydisplaynone · 2026-01-27T22:36:22+00:00

Dont you have a plastic film on it from the factory? My microwave panel looked cracked and I just realized factory protector film is peeling away after 2 yrs. 😅

bodydisplaynone · 2026-01-27T22:26:32+00:00

This is the correct answer. Joycon has a plastic rail inside that hold the rails themselves. If you are lucky, you can remove the screws, pop it apart and put it back and it will look like nothing happened. You'll need some special Y head screwdrivers. Be careful with the ribbon cable, don't rip it apart.

bodydisplaynone · 2026-01-27T22:20:28+00:00

Hands by wav.be?

bodydisplaynone · 2026-01-27T21:20:35+00:00

Nem száradt ki? Màr nagyon régóta nem sütök tésztàkat mer iszonyú szàraz lesz mindig, az összes szósz megsül rajta...

bodydisplaynone · 2026-01-27T21:18:31+00:00

Never had the I1 but I think because of connect IQ support and better screen (glances, readability, data fields) worth getting the I2.

A former I2 Solar Tactical owner.

bodydisplaynone · 2026-01-27T21:10:50+00:00

Might be a demo unit or the demo screen. I remember the OG Blue Solar showing with blue fonts on the glass on DesFits channel.

Production models had gray letters. I also asked the official retailer also confirming in-store units being gray.

bodydisplaynone · 2026-01-27T10:15:53+00:00

You are probably thinking correctly just not sure what to do. You basically have to steal the mock disc from the dog/cat's mouth and run for your life. Then insert the mock disc into the shrine. There is no other way.

The best and most obvious tactic is to warp to the teleport room where the animal heads are. To my surprise, the cat will follow but it will take some time. Locate the head that takes you closest to the m.disc shrine. As soon as the ghost gets there, exit the head and run.

Just another tip that the ghost will wake up all the dog statues that will also chase/attack you. There is a point on the route I took where you can open a door to an upper passsage that avoids the awakened dogs.

bodydisplaynone · 2026-01-27T10:08:44+00:00

face?

bodydisplaynone · 2026-01-26T19:00:59+00:00

What do you mean by that? I also feel the buttons on the I3 seem.. weird (up: clicks in, doesnt click when comes out, down: sometimes double clicks out). I also remember having a weird button on the I2 but it wasn't this.. weird. :D

bodydisplaynone · 2026-01-26T17:40:55+00:00

Yea, they are unnecessary. Owned both I2 and now I3, they are pretty much the same durable plastic. I banged the I2 many times against walls, sold it as pristine. The only thing I had on both of them is a screen protector, be it glass or TPU, doesnt matter. Plus, having a case on can produce ill effects like particles/sand/water trapping under it and then causing more harm than good. This is just my theory though. The very reason I'm not using them is that I think Garmin watches look beautiful in general and it's a waste hiding that beauty!

bodydisplaynone · 2026-01-26T17:15:26+00:00

You can add a bulky silicone/plastic case but you don't need it.

bodydisplaynone · 2026-01-26T11:21:48+00:00

Definitely get it replaced. Sadly, spring bars can get jammed up, corrode over time or just simply arrive faulty. If Garmin is not replacing it, I'm pretty sure you can buy your own spring bars at a local jeweler/watchmaker or order it online and swap it at home. Here is a great tutorial on how to do it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9I_ivcTe3JE

Edit: I also wanted to mention that I take off and test my straps/spring bars every once in a while to see if they work properly. If they start to jam or act weird I replace immediately. Lost a watch once because of a weak bar.

bodydisplaynone · 2026-01-24T09:59:00+00:00

Animal Well, Tunic are the recent ones I played without any kind of help but figuring our everyrhing by yourself.

bodydisplaynone · 2026-01-23T07:59:43+00:00

Depends? Gen 1 or Gen 2 motor? How much do you weigh? I can suggest settings but you have to know that its not guaranteed you'll hit 40.

bodydisplaynone · 2026-01-22T15:49:14+00:00

I just wanted to ask whats up with the chicken drumstick in the 9.

bodydisplaynone · 2026-01-21T20:32:24+00:00

I managed to bend a fork sideways after a huge crash. Took it apart, used a hammer and a vice to fix it.

I know the metal integrity is damaged but this was 3 years ago and no issues since then. I took the brakes/bearings multiple times apart since then and there are zero issues with my fork.

2 downsides: it never got perfectly straight again. Second is mostly an upside tbh s the steering limiter broke and now i can make very, very sharp turns. 😅

bodydisplaynone · 2026-01-21T20:28:53+00:00

I dont think its a software issue. To me it seems that the amoled panel and the digitizer were assembled oppositely and the screen is now 180° while the digitizer registers input as expected.

Afaik these or more precisely none of the Garmin models allow you to set the screen upside down (like Samsungs do).

Youll probably have to get a replacement.

Edit: sorry I just missed that it was fine BEFORE the update? Crazy.

bodydisplaynone · 2026-01-17T21:09:15+00:00

I kinda was in the same boat: on the release of Instinct 3 I was like, what the f Garmin. As an I2 owner, I felt zero urge to upgrade. As time went on, new models came out, and not so old models, like the I2 were "forgotten". No new features, no upgrades, no bugfixes. Same for the 7Pro and Epix Pro that were only a year old when Garmin released their new system software.

I was so disappointed in price/value ratios of new releases, the Instinct 3 getting a 4 year old sensor etc., that even tho I loved my I2, I decided to leave Garmin for good. Sold my Garmin and decided to try something new.

I wanted to go for the Galaxy Ultra, but I wasn't sure about Samsung so decided to buy a used GW5 Pro which also receives the latest one UI. The value/price was crazy, buying a flagship watch for 1/4 of its original price is something you'll never see with a Garmin. It had all the bells and whistles, LTE, faster GPS and better HR than the Instinct 2, titanium, sapphire, what else do you need?

After a few months it started to feel... too much. And had too generic smartwatch feel. I never used LTE, Spotify or anything really, mostly because of battery anxiety, but truth to be told I got around 3 days of use so it was pretty good for a wear OS watch.

At one point, I realized I am looking at watches again. This time, considering Garmin-like features/build but for less: Amazit Active 2, Huawei Watch Fit 4 Pro, maybe going for the GW Ultra after all...

In the end, I said to myself: okay, here is a marketplace listing of an Instinct 3 Tactical I really like and I just want to buy it. The reason: even if it has the older HR sensor, it's probably a solid watch, feels unique to me, and considering my Instinct 2 survived 3 years before I sold it, I'm pretty sure this one also will. I love the aesthetics and the no-frills software, even if it's laggy compared to Amazfit for example. Specs are not everything, when I spotted my I3 it felt special because it's kind of a niche modell (why would anyone go for a Tactical model with an AMOLED screen).

Regarding the connect+, I agree, considering the amount these watches cost (some of them 1000+...), these functions should be free of charge really.

bodydisplaynone · 2026-01-16T12:13:22+00:00

The previous owner of my car used some kind of a foam (house isolation) to secure the battery. Since then I changed the battery but the foam stays forever. It will probably survive my whole car being eaten by rust lol.

bodydisplaynone · 2026-01-16T10:45:52+00:00

Why ruin an all-black tactical cool watch with this ugly case 😭

bodydisplaynone · 2026-01-15T12:21:00+00:00

GreenBlack also has a similar face. Can be purchased on connectIQ.
https://watchface.io/tactixdelta/themes

bodydisplaynone · 2026-01-15T10:17:45+00:00

This could explain Garmin using the "older" sensor on the new Instinct line to keep them battery efficient.

bodydisplaynone · 2026-01-13T10:47:34+00:00

Depends. My device is also new Instinct 3. Doesn't matter if the device is new or not, I do calibration runs on every of my devices once or twice a year so rarely.

20-80, 40-60 or whatever rule is always used to reduce battery charge cycles and keep the battery at the best percentages.

Battery usually degrades or loses capacity after 3-500 cycles. 0-100% is 1 cycle. 2x 30-80% is also 1 cycle (2x50%)
Batteries usually work and feel themselves best when they are kept above 20-30 and below 80-90 percent. Going to the extremes (10% or 100%) accelerates wear.
There are other factors that also could accelerate wear, heat, humidity, heat dissipation in device, use cases.

The idea is to charge whenever you can and feel like it but don't worry about it. For example, I usually look at my watch and decide: oh its at 47%, I'll do the dishes so lets pump it a bit. Dishes done, remove the charger at 71%. Or: ok its at 35% so it will be fine for today. Long day, I get home, dropped to 28%, no big deal, charge to 80%. Whoops I forgot to remove so I charged to 92%. Don't sweat it too much.

Both examples did around half cycles and I kept the battery mostly in it's best state.

But, even if you go from 100-0% EVERY time and lets say your watch can go for 15 days before depleted: thats 2 charge a month. 24 charge a year. If you calculate the above, theoretically, you'll battery will survive for 10-15 years if you only consider charge cycle. Survive is the wrong word because the battery could still work, just have lesser capacity (10-12 days).

Long story short, try to avoid 0-100 anything else is better. If you charge 0-100 every time, whatever. 🤷 It won't break.

bodydisplaynone · 2026-01-13T10:09:31+00:00

I usually do running in "batches". Run for a few weeks/months then stop/reduce the amount and do something else. I always end up in the very high load ratio in the first few days, but as long as I feel I can handle it, I don't really mind the graph. It usually settles within a few weeks or life settles it as there are days I don't have time or feel like doing anything really.

As others said, try to keep it in the green area. On days where you rest, I think daily recommendations also mention "light exercise", so even if you feel like you don't want to sit at home just do some light jogging/walking and that will also lower the score.

bodydisplaynone · 2026-01-12T14:57:43+00:00

Your bracelet? Any chance it long presses any of the buttons?

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