XT reset options?

[Peobody]

On the XT, there is a "Reset" option under Settings > Device. There is also a "Clear all user data" option under the hidden menu accessed by Volume > long hold on upper right corner. Does anyone know if there is a difference between the two?

[jfheath]

On the XT, there is a "Reset" option under Settings > Device. There is also a "Clear all user data" option under the hidden menu accessed by Volume > long hold on upper right corner. Does anyone know if there is a difference between the two?

If you are brave enough to select the 'Reset' option that you mention, then it opens up a new submenu

Clear Travel History
Reset Default Settings
Delete Data and Reset Settings

I assume that Default settings doesn't delete anything - just resets the all of the menus to original, along with all selectable options / beeps / warnings. But I've never had the need to use that.

Whether or not there is a difference between the last option and other options that perform a full system reset that returns everything to when you first received it - I don't know.

[danham]

On some older Garmin units, the option to clear all user data was the only way to delete a corrupted satellite almanac, which could prevent the GPS from getting lock. Doing this was a good way to prove that these units "learn" your driving habits (what speed you ride on what roads), because ETAs would revert to default estimates.

-dan

[Peobody]

The "clear all user data" is what is throwing me. I consider "user data" to be only what we, the "user" has added to the device and not what the device has generated on its own. Do I need to adjust my thinking to "user data" meaning all data added or produced since the device started being used?

[danham]

The "clear all user data" is what is throwing me. I consider "user data" to be only what we, the "user" has added to the device and not what the device has generated on its own. Do I need to adjust my thinking to "user data" meaning all data added or produced since the device started being used?

I agree with you about what this SHOULD mean, but behavior of past GPS units suggests Garmin thinks otherwise. I think they mean anything unique to the user, regardless of who created it.

-dan

[jfheath]

I've just tried the same thing on my 595 - I don't want to do it to my XT as I am monitoring what happens with track logs.

The 595 reset all settings and preferences eg display; mile/km; announcements; optional choices fatigue time/ restricted mode; modified menu positions all reset.

temp.gpx remained intact - ie Transferred routes from Basecamp
Current.gpx remained intact - ie routes imported into the Zumo
CurrentTrackLog was wiped. I assume archive would be too.
Maps remained the same
Theme was reset but my own theme is still present.
I suspect Music files would be OK.
Anything on the SD card is untouched.
Favourites (Saved) remained intact.

It's very close to being a complete reset with one or two things retained. You certainly have to go through your settings and reinstate them, and rearrnage manu items as you like them.