Recovering Deleted Files on Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Watch
Have you accidentally deleted an activity file on your Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 watch and want to recover it? Although the watch's software is fully functional, the deleted files may seem lost. However, there are ways to retrieve them.
Understanding Garmin's File System
Garmin watches use a proprietary file system called fit, which stands for "Flexible and Interoperable Data Transfer." This file format is used for storing activities, workouts, and other data on Garmin devices. The fit files are stored in a directory called GARMIN on the watch's internal storage.
Recovering Deleted Files
When a file is deleted on a Garmin watch, it is not immediately erased from the device's storage. Instead, the space occupied by the file is marked as available for reuse. This means that the deleted file can still be recovered, as long as it has not been overwritten by new data.
To recover deleted files from a Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 watch, you will need to use a data recovery tool that supports the fit file format. There are several free and paid options available, such as PhotoRec, Recuva, and EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard.
Using PhotoRec to Recover Deleted Files
One of the most popular data recovery tools for Garmin watches is PhotoRec, which is a free and open-source tool that can recover deleted files from various storage devices, including Garmin watches.
To use PhotoRec to recover deleted files from a Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 watch, follow these steps:
- Connect the watch to your computer using a USB cable.
- Download and install
TestDisk, which is the parent program ofPhotoRec. - Launch
TestDiskand selectNo Logwhen prompted. - Select
Createto create a new log file. - Select the drive that corresponds to the Garmin watch.
- Select
Proceedand thenIntelorEFI GPTdepending on the partition table type. - Select the partition that contains the
GARMINdirectory. - Press
Enterto list the files in the partition. - Press
pto select[PhotoRec]and then pressEnter. - Select the file system of the Garmin watch (usually
Other). - Select the
GARMINdirectory and then pressCto search for deleted files. - Choose the file types you want to recover (in this case,
*.fit). - Specify the destination folder for the recovered files and then press
Enterto start the recovery process.
Preventing Data Loss
To prevent data loss on your Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 watch, it is recommended to regularly sync your activities to Garmin Connect or another cloud service. This will ensure that your data is backed up and can be easily restored in case of data loss.