05-03-2020 08:01 - last edited on 05-04-2020 18:43 by LiliyaFitbit
05-03-2020 08:01 - last edited on 05-04-2020 18:43 by LiliyaFitbit
My versa started misbehaving after the latest update. I had to restart it yesterday (took me well over an hour getting it back on), but the screen started to have a weird hue on the sides.
since it also could not connect to my phone anymore, I just did a factory reset (through settings). The battery was at 80%, yet I can’t get the device on anymore.
Any ideas about how to fix this?
Moderator edit: subject for clarity
05-04-2020 18:33 - edited 05-04-2020 18:43
05-04-2020 18:33 - edited 05-04-2020 18:43
Welcome to the Fitbit Community, @Tatulkaa.
I appreciate your participation in the Forums and sharing the details of the issue you experienced with your Fitbit Versa since the latest update. Thanks for trying to resolve this and I am here to help. Since your watch is not turning on now after a factory reset, I recommend following the complete troubleshooting steps from this help article: Why isn't my Fitbit device's battery charging?
Let me know how it goes, I'll be around.
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05-05-2020 13:01 - edited 05-05-2020 13:03
05-05-2020 13:01 - edited 05-05-2020 13:03
This morning my Versa counted 30,000 steps while charging overnight. It is not on a vibrating surface, for sure. Yesterday it counted over 8,000 steps in 1 hour while I was not doing much! This is new behavior since the latest firmware update. So this morning I performed a system reset from the Versa menu - Settings, About, Factor Reset. The battery was 65%. I cannot get it to do anything now. I have tried all combinations of holding down 2 and 3 buttons for a really long time, but nothing. I also have it on the charging cradle for several hours, using the charger that has always worked, plugged into the same place as always. No button pushing is doing anything. I am ready to scream. This Versa has Firmware version: 32.70.7.27. Please help!
05-06-2020 13:42
05-06-2020 13:42
Welcome to the Fitbit Community, @wjw1.
Thank you for joining the thread and sharing the details of the issue with your Fitbit Versa. I appreciate your troubleshooting efforts, I totally understand how you are feeling and I am here to help. Upon checking with our Support team, I was told that you have already contacted them and that they were able to assist you. Thank you for your time and efforts.
Let me know if you have any questions.
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05-06-2020 14:06
05-06-2020 14:06
@LiliyaFitbit I have had the exact same issue occur this morning with my watcg, Read the article, But this has nothing to do with my battery, My battery was at 50% when I did factory restart.
I have held down all 3 buttons for 30sec even longer. I've tried to hold the left button with the button right together and it still doesn't turn on. I also put the watch on the charger for an he and tried the above and still no success.
Watch still doesn't not turn on.
05-06-2020 16:32
05-06-2020 16:32
Welcome to the Fitbit Community, @Crystalpale.
Thank you for joining the conversation and sharing that you're experiencing the same issue with your watch. I appreciate your troubleshooting efforts. I've sent your information to the Customer Support team so they can investigate further and provide a solution. You will receive an email from them soon.
I'll be around if you have any additional questions.
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05-09-2020 12:53
05-09-2020 12:53
Thank you for responding. Customer Support led me through the standard procedures to be sure I was getting a good connection on the cradle, and then confirmed that Factory Reset totally bricked my Versa. They did give me a discount on a new product, BUT I am not gonna do that. It would be different if I had been at fault. 16 months life span. Extremely disappointed does not begin to describe how I feel.
05-10-2020 11:49
05-10-2020 11:49
Hi @wjw1, thank you for your reply.
Thank you for posting the update here. I am sure our Support team tried their best to help you resolve the issue with your watch, each case is reviewed individually and a solution that's being provided is based on the Fitbit Warranty. I apologize for any disappointment and appreciate your feedback. We're constantly working on improving our devices and user experiences, and your comments are always welcome. I understand how frustrating this is for you. I respect your decision and hope you could give Fitbit another opportunity in the future.
Let me know if you have any questions.
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02-05-2021 03:27
02-05-2021 03:27
Exactly the same has happened to me. I did the latest update last night . Versa on charge and 100% and now have a black screen, I’ve tried every combination of buttons and it’s dead . The update has broken a perfectly good watch
02-05-2021 14:14
02-05-2021 14:14
My Versa screen started to respond poorly after the update. I could not swipe side to side & could just manage up & down by using the far left side of the screen. Touching anywhere else on the screen did not work. I contacted customer support & they suggested a factory reset, which I did & it did not improve the situation. They then sent me a discount (which, by the way, is on full price of the items even if the item is already marked down). I continued to try to work with support & they suggested doing another factory reset, which I did. After that, the screen started fading & it was gone over night. They have told me all troubleshooting is exhausted and that they already provided me with the discount code. My Versa was working fine prior to this update, and I find it unacceptable that they will not take responsibility for bricking my device, as well as other devices as I have seen through the forum. If Google or Apple put out an update that bricked their phones, would this be their response? Poor move, Fitbit.
02-07-2021 17:05
02-07-2021 17:05
Hi @Tlb21 @Llamalady02, thanks for your participation in the Community.
@Tlb21 I am sorry that you are going through the same situation. I appreciate your troubleshooting efforts and the additional details. Upon checking with our Support team, I was told that you have already contacted them and that they were able to help you.
@Llamalady02 Thank you for joining the thread and sharing your experience. I understand how frustrating this is for you and appreciate your feedback as it helps us to keep improving. I am sure our Support team tried their best to help you and offer you options based on the Fitbit Warranty.
See you around.
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02-07-2021 23:54 - last edited on 02-08-2021 18:00 by LiliyaFitbit
02-07-2021 23:54 - last edited on 02-08-2021 18:00 by LiliyaFitbit
Hey,
I brought mine back to the store I got it from and got it replaced by Versa
2 free of charge.
Moderator edit: personal info removed
02-08-2021 18:03
02-08-2021 18:03
Thank you for the update, @Tatulkaa.
This is great news and I hope you continue enjoying the Fitbit experience! Let me invite you to visit our Health & Wellness board where you can make new friends and create your own topics.
See you around.
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