Experiencing the frustration of a Fossil Smart Watch stuck in a perpetual startup loop with the persistent “starting” screen? You’re not alone. Fossil, a prominent player in the smartwatch domain with its wearOS based on Android, offers a seamless experience for accessing your favorite apps directly from your wrist. However, even the best can encounter a hiccup.
Problem
Despite boasting essential features like SpO2 sensor, heart rate monitoring, and Accelerometer, some users have reported their Fossil Watches getting trapped in a bootloop, displaying only the “starting” keyword. If you find yourself in this predicament, fear not. This guide is your solution. Stay with us as we walk you through the fix.
Solution
To resolve the issue of a Fossil Watch stuck in a bootloop with the “starting” screen, follow these steps for a factory reset. Be aware that this process will erase all data from your watch, so proceed only if you are willing to proceed with that.
- Press and hold the middle and bottom buttons simultaneously for 15 seconds to enter Fastboot mode.
- Use the top and bottom buttons to navigate to the “Start” section, then long-press the middle button to select it.
- Keep holding down the middle button as the watch restarts.
- When you feel a long vibration, immediately tap the screen with two fingers simultaneously at the 10 o’clock and 4 o’clock positions until the bootloader appears.
- Navigate to the “Recovery mode” section using the top and bottom buttons, then long-press the middle button to select it.
- Swipe up and down to locate “Wipe data/factory reset” and swipe left/right to select it.
- Confirm the factory reset by swiping down and left/right again.
- Finally, swipe left/right on the “Reboot system now” item.
Your watch will now boot to the OS, allowing you to set it up and pair it with your phone. These steps should resolve the bootloop issue. If you have any questions or concerns about these steps, feel free to ask in the comments, and we’ll provide a prompt solution.