Bond Link Troubleshooting -- Invalid ID

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Bond Link is an app for Garmin Devices.  

If you get the error message: "Error: incorrect User ID.  See link on phone," keep reading.

Open settings in Garmin Connect Mobile and ensure that the ID that you have entered is a 40 character ID. If not, follow the steps below.

A. Open Bond Link on your watch.

B. Head down to "Share," then press "ID". Scan the QR code with your phone, and send it to your friend. 

C. Have your friend send you their "ID" using the same method.

D. Open Garmin Connect Mobile.

E. Navigate to Bond Link Settings:

1. Tap the picture of your watch.

2. Tap "Activities & App Management"

3. Tap "Activities & Apps"

4. Tap "Bond Link"

5. Tap "Settings"

F. Enter your friend's name, and paste their ID into settings.

G. Press Save

For the full user manual, press HERE.


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