Can't put on my Versa wristband

[Jvan76]

Very frustrated trying to switch bands on my Versa. Short sides (clasp) go on fine... long sides (both neoprene and woven bands) absolutely do not want to snap in... took 1/2 hour on woven and I gave up on classic band.

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[Marrrmaduke]

@Jvan76 Please take a look at this video. There's a little twist/rotation one has to make.

[Jvan76]

😉 sorry no... I know my way around watch bands and tech and I’m not a bull in a china shop... there’s is a definite manufacturing flaw... it will not go in without a specific watch tool... mine are just way too tight... they should go in like the video and they do not... many people are having this issue with this particular make/model (see other forum threads) Versa Special Edition w woven grey band... but thanks for your input and time trying to help - it’s appreciated!

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[Marrrmaduke]

@Jvan76 ouch. Is it all bands? Originals and 3rd party? I have Versa SE and both types of bands and haven't experienced that. But, perhaps you got a difficult Versa? 😕

[Jvan76]

Yes they are the two bands that came with the watch…LOL I like your comment

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[Marrrmaduke]

@Jvan76 hehehe 😄 Perhaps it's just the bands and 3rd party will work better? 

[Jvan76]

Finally got it after wrestling with it and just wiggling it around like a rag doll lol

[Marrrmaduke]

@Jvan76 Please please don't tell me you've been at it since Jan 4... Please... You poor lil' thing. Your thumbs must be bleeding... 😛

[Jvan76]

😂

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[ZSRP]

I have had my versa now for almost a month and one of the straps (the top one) will not come off. The strap is the one that came attached to the fitbit and I have never been able to get it off. The strap that it came with fits me so I never had a reason to remove it but I tried to take it off today to clean it and it will not come off. I have tried everything, like twisting the strap, but it will not come off and I am afraid if I continue to try I will break it. This is very frustrating and I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions or has had the same problem.
Thanks.

[Marrrmaduke]

@Jvan76 So was it a band that was too wide or a pin? Did you get any 3rd party band from Amazon? Perhaps it would work better. 

@ZSRP I have moved your post here as perhaps @Jvan76 can give you some pointers.

[dodgingwrenches]

I have three third party bands and I struggle with them too. They are harder to replace than the woven band that came with my SE. the Alta HR band was sooo much easier...

[Marrrmaduke]

@dodgingwrenches and you're replacing them as shown in this video:

https://community.fitbit.com/t5/Versa/Bands-won-t-snap-in-place-FRUSTRATED/m-p/3170785/highlight/tru... ?

[Jvan76]

The factory oem bands on the long straps for the “large” wrist bands are too wide, they don’t fit correctly, they must be forced in place.

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[Jvan76]

Thank you!

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[Marrrmaduke]

@Jvan76 Funny thing I have never actually tried my large bands... I use small, so never had to... eheheh 😮

[Jvan76]

Uh? Really? Yeah... duh... no disrespect but c’mon man that’s a put down to the intelligence of every Versa owner...

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[Marrrmaduke]

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@Jvan76 wrote:
Uh? Really? Yeah... duh... no disrespect but c’mon man that’s a put down to the intelligence of every Versa owner...

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Huh?

[Jvan76]

Small wrist 😉 lol 😉 😂

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[Marrrmaduke]

@Jvan76 Eheheh should I try to switch the bands... and make my thumbs bleed? hehehe 😛