How to Unpair Garmin Forerunner 970 from an Android Phone

Reasons to Unpair Your Garmin Forerunner 970

• 💡 Unpairing is recommended when you plan to sell or give away your watch.
• 🔑 It's also necessary if you want to pair the watch with a different Garmin account or a new phone.
• ⚠️ Failing to unpair can make it complicated for a new user to connect the watch to their own account.

Unpairing Through the Garmin Connect App

• 📱 Open the Garmin Connect app on your Android phone.
• ➡️ Navigate to 'More' → 'Garmin Devices'.
• ⌚ Select your Forerunner 970 from the list of connected devices.
• ⚙️ Tap the 'More options' icon (usually three dots) in the top right corner.
• 🗑️ Select 'Remove Device' and confirm by tapping 'Remove'.

Completing the Unpair in Android Bluetooth Settings

• 🔗 After removing the device in Garmin Connect, you'll often see an option to go to Bluetooth settings; tap 'Settings' or a similar prompt.
• 🔗 Alternatively, manually open your Android phone's Bluetooth settings.
• ➡️ Locate your Forerunner 970 in the list of previously connected devices.
• 🔧 Tap on the device's settings or the gear icon next to it.
• 🚫 Select 'Forget' or 'Unpair' to completely remove the Bluetooth connection.
• ✅ Once these steps are completed, your Forerunner 970 is fully unpaired from your Android phone.