Garmin Watch Face Not Showing — How to Fix

If your Garmin watch face is not showing after installation, do not worry — this is a common issue with easy fixes.

Why Is My Garmin Watch Face Not Showing?

• The watch face installed but was not set as active
• The install did not complete fully
• A firmware update reset the watch face
• The watch face file is corrupted

Fix 1 — Set the Watch Face as Active

On your Garmin: hold UP button → Watch Face → scroll to find your installed face → tap to select. It will not show unless you manually select it.

Fix 2 — Reinstall the Watch Face

1. Open Garmin Connect IQ app
2. Find the watch face → tap Uninstall
3. Restart your Garmin watch
4. Reinstall the watch face
5. Keep phone and watch close during install

Fix 3 — Restart Your Garmin

Hold the power button for 15 seconds. A full restart often fixes display issues after watch face installs.

Fix 4 — Check Watch Face Compatibility

Not all watch faces work on all Garmin models. Make sure the watch face you installed is compatible with your specific Garmin device.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my Garmin show a blank screen instead of the watch face?

A blank screen usually means the watch face failed to install correctly. Uninstall it, restart the watch, and reinstall.

My Garmin watch face disappeared after an update — how do I get it back?

Firmware updates sometimes reset the active watch face. Open Connect IQ, find the face and reinstall it. You will not lose your purchase.

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