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Charge 4 not syncing since Thursday, May 7, 2026

Has anyone found this to be case? The phone app isn't syncing at all and I have toggled off and on the phone as well as the Bluetooth. I have not yet tried on the tracker itself as I don't have the charger with me right now. Anyone having the same is...

akravetz by Recovery Runner
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Charge 4 frozen

My charger 4 doesn't let me click on the settings app on the tracker. It just freezes. Im trying factory reset the thing. I have  hard reset by holding the side button with charger but still freezes on me.   Is there another way to factory reset the ...

jgeo by Jogger
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Charge 4 won't turn on anymore

Hello, my Fitbit stopped turning on all of a sudden, out of nowhere. The screen didn't turn on anymore and stayed like that, I already tried everything the blogs say and nothing worked, I would like you to help me with the warranty. Thank you.Moderat...

Charge 4 ended duty – Looking for upgrading

After +/- six years of loyal service, my Charge 4 has finally died. It was an incredible run.  However, looking through the forums for the Charge 5 and Charge 6, I’ve noticed a lot of reported issues and stability complaints. On the other hand, I fou...

ataliba by Recovery Runner
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How to turn off Charge's 4 GPS?

I cannot find a way to turn off the GPS on my charge 4. I always had it off now I don't see an option on the watch to turn it off. I also can't seem to find the option in the app despite looking for answers online.  It's killing my battery.   Moderat...

Charge 4 can’t pair with iPhone 14

Hi, My mother recently handed me a old Fitbit Charge 4, I wanted to pair it to my IPhone 14 Pro, but once I tried connecting it on the Fitbit app, but it said “Charge 4 not found” while it’s near my phone. I asked my mother if it was connected to her...

Upgrade to Charge 4

Hi everyone, After my trusty charge 2 gave up the ghost I'm looking at the charge 4 as I really like the shape of the charge trackers.  I know that the last update was in 2022 but will I have any problems connecting and syncing the tracker to my Blue...

Reshape by Runner
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Charge 4 screen is so dim

The screen on my charge 4 is so dim I can hardly read the face. The battery is fully charged, no software updates available, I restarted it with the button method, and it is on Normal in the watch settings.  What can I do?  Thank you!!   Moderator ed...

Charge 4 Exercises disappearing in the app

Exercises started manually on my watch, e.g. Outdoor Workout and Yoga, no longer appear in the app when I synch my Fitbit Charge 4..  I see activities that start automatically, e.g. Walk, and data like overall steps and heart rate. I’ve restarted the...

Charge 4 is changing the clock face on its own

My charge 4 has decided to change the clockface on it's own has a running timer that I can't shut off. All I want to do is erase everything and start from the beginning. Any help out there?Moderator Edit: Clarified subject

BobSA by Jogger
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Charge 4 is not tracking my sleep times accurately

I usually get up at least once a night to visit the bathroom. Sometimes my charge 4 either doesn’t track my sleep after I get back in bed or doesn’t track the sleep before I get up. In either case, I was definitely asleep during the period not tracke...

wschart by Recovery Runner
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Charge 4 black screen

My charge 4 has a totally black screen/face. I’ve tried long and short restarts while plugged in and on full charge and not plugged in. I’ve manually synced to the app. I’ve changed the watch face in my app. It vibrates to say it’s doing something, t...

Charge 4 Adjusting Sleep Time

Has something recently changed with the sleep tracking. I used to be able to adjust my sleep time and it would update my score. Now, if I change the sleep time it doesn’t change the score or recalculate the different categories (i.e. awake, REM, ligh...

Charge 4 blank screen

I hard resetted by holding the button for 8secs. I see a charging line and a smiley face when plugged in. Changed the clock interface and still I only get a black screen. Please help fix this issue! Second time posting.Cannot update fitbit.Moderator ...

Charge 4 isn't working and can't update it

I've tried restarting it. I disconnected and reconnected to bluetooth. but it still: gives me an error charging code while wearing. Also the screen is unresponsive and it keeps going to the do not disturb menu.  Now I've waited for the battery to die...

No High/Low Notifications

FITBIT WARNINGI posted the following as review and now here.  I contacted support and they broke it worse.  I have no high/liw notification settings.  It had stopped working but they removed the entire setting, mine was set for liw of 50 and high of ...

Samareno by Recovery Runner
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Charge 4 records steps on app & device continously

I just paired a new to me Charge 4 with my Android phone.  It has counted over 112,000 steps today.  I can see the steps quickly adding up in real time even on the app.  I do not have Move Track and I have tried rebooting, uninstalling, etc.  When th...

CS19 by Jogger
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Interesting workout detected

My charge 4 detected that I was spinning while I had a very strong neck and shoulder massage in a sitting position. Who else had interesting workout detection?

aquab by Jogger
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My experience with Support

Raised a ticket, sent photos .... just want the serial number for my charge 4 cant get it, they arent allowed to give it to me .... security alledgedly .. wot a complete crock郎 I have no box Its not on the fitbit Itd not in the app on phone or comput...

Charger for Fitbit Charge 4

i think the charger for my fitbit charge 4 is not correct... it has 2 pins when my device has 3 connecting dots.  anyone have any experience with the 4?     Moderator Edit: Clarified subject and label.

mel_new by Jogger
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Charge 4 is no tracking my heart rate accurately

Why would I get a Fitbit.  I can feel heart pounding really fast and uneven.  Not only is my Charge 4 not registering my current afib after an hour, it is showing a regular heartbeat.  I put on Apple Watch and it shows afib.  ECG shows fast slow patt...

Samareno by Recovery Runner
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Charge 4 and Spotify

I have a fitbit charge 4 and I've recently moved to Google. My fitbit is now saying "Login to Spotify from the ftbit mobile app".This is all it shows and no longer displays the time. I cannot change the screen on my fitbit to anything else. I also ca...

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1zzyp by Jogger
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Charge 4 - No notifications of any kind

Neither my charge 4 or versa 4 are getting any notification, emails, etc. I have deleted app, reinstalled and still nothing.  Did fitbit do an update that screwed things up? Any suggestions as what to do now.   Moderator edit - updated subject for cl...

Bogr by Recovery Runner
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Charge 4 Blank Screen

Hi, really hoping someone can help. I’ve got a charge 4, it’s been in a cupboard for a couple of years. I think it’s charging - it vibrates when connected to the charger and the green light is flashing on the back. The problem is that I can’t see any...

Resolved! Charge 4 no Stress Management score

No stress management score for last 5 days. I wear my fitbit 24/7. This same issue also happened in late May 2025. All other functions of my Charge 4 are working perfectly. How can this be fixed?

App not registering current time

I have been traveling internationally for 2 years with no issues but recently, my app doesn’t sync activities in real time. My watch is the correct time but it will have my sleep start at 11:30am and end at 7:00pm. Same for exercise and activities. I...

Resolved! Cannot set up "Big Weather Stats" watch face on my Charge 4

I bought the "Big Weather Stats" watch face. I paid for it on some random third party website for which I had to make an account. Then to confirm my payment issue I had to make a separate account for a website called LINK. I am getting really annoyed...

yandou by Jogger
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Charge 4 blank screen

I’ve seen others say they had a blank screen on their charge. My grandparents never set theirs up because of this and I’m trying to sort it but nothing is working. I don’t know how long ago they bought it so can’t return it. Is there a pin hole or an...

Charge 4 screen is very dim

Recently my Charge 4 is so dim I can only read it if I’m in a dark room. The brightness is set to normal and sleep mode is off. Has lots of battery power (doesn’t matter if it’s fully charged or needing a charge). I’m stumped?   Moderator Edit: Clari...

Jgordey by Recovery Runner
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Fitbit App problems since recent updates

Hi, Since the last update, my fitbit app is not working. I can’t see past data and also can’t see my goals. The rings on the today section of the app also don’t load. Is anyone else having this problem. It’s been going on for a few weeks now and with...

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