Garmin Device Stuck in False Positive Update Loop

This symptom is confirmed when the Garmin device, mobile app, or desktop software reports a pending firmware update that cannot be completed or that repeatedly reappears after an installation attempt. Verify this by checking the device's current software version in Settings > System > About, then comparing it against the version reported as 'pending' in the Garmin Express or Connect interface. If the device reports being up to date but the software interface persists in showing an update notification, the system is in a false positive loop.

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