nuvi 30, 40, 50, 52, 54, 2200, 2300, 2400, 2405, and 2505 series
Note: A master reset will erase all favorites1 and will restore your device to the default factory settings. If you would like to back up your favorites to your computer, you can find instructions to do so here.
To perform a master reset on a nuvi 30, 40, 50, 52, 54, 2200, 2300, 2400, 2405, and 2505 series devices:
Start with the device OFF and unplugged from power
To verify the device is powered off and not in standby mode, press and hold down the power button until prompted to turn off the device
Press and hold the lower right hand corner of the display portion of the touchscreen
Power on the device while continuing to hold the display
Remove your finger from the touchscreen when "Erase all user data?" appears
Touch Yes
If text language is not in English, this is the button on the right
The device will now reset. Follow the on-screen prompts and then place your device in an area with a clear view of the sky until it acquires satellites.
1Although the master reset will erase all saved favorites, any loaded custom points of interest will remain intact on the device.


nuvi 55, 56, 57, 58, and 60 series
Note: A master reset will erase all favorites1 and will restore your device to the default factory settings. If you would like to back up your favorites to your computer, you can find instructions to do so here.
To perform a master reset on a nuvi 55, 56, 57, 58, and 60 series device:
Start with the device off an unplugged from power
To verify the device is powered off and not in standby mode, press and hold down the power button until prompted to turn off the device
Touch and hold the lower right hand corner of the touchscreen
Quickly press the power button
Continue holding the touchscreen as described in step 2
After approximately 30 seconds, the Garmin logo will disappear
Release your touch from the screen when the logo disappears
The logo will soon reappear
Once the copyright information appears on-screen with the Garmin logo, touch and hold the lower right hand corner of the touchscreen
A message will appear, asking, "Erase all user data?"
Touch Yes to confirm
Another option to perform a master reset for these devices:
Touch View Map
Touch the Speed icon
Touch and hold the speedometer for approximately 5 seconds
Release your touch when the Diagnostics Page displays
Touch Clear all user data
Touch Yes when prompted to "Erase all user data?"
The device will now reset. Follow the on-screen prompts and then place your device in an area with a clear view of the sky until it acquires satellites.
1Although the master reset will erase all saved favorites, any loaded custom points of interest will remain intact on the device.


nuvi 200, 205, 465, 500, 600, 700, 705, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400 series, 1690, 1695, 2300 LIVE series, zumo 220, 450, 550, 660, and 665 series:
Note: A master reset will erase all favorites1 and will restore your device to the default factory settings. If you would like to back up your favorites to your computer, you can find instructions to do so here.
To perform a master reset on a nuvi 200, 205, 405, 500, 600, 700, 705, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400 series, 1690, 1695, 2300 LIVE series, zumo 220, 450, 550, 660, and 665:
Start with the device OFF and unplugged from power
Touch and hold the lower right corner of the screen with an index finger or the eraser end of a pencil
Continue touching and holding the lower right hand corner of the screen then power the device ON
Release the power button when the device powers ON
You will see a new message: "Do you really want to erase all user data?"
Remove your finger from the touch screen when this message displays
Touch Yes
If text language is not in English, this is the button on the right
The device will now reset. Follow the on-screen prompts and then place your device in an area with a clear view of the sky until it acquires satellites.
1Although the master reset will erase all saved favorites, any loaded custom points of interest will remain intact on the device.


nuvi 295W:
Note: A master reset will erase all saved favorites and routes1, as well as any photos and contacts.If you would like to back up your favorites to your computer, you can find instructions to do so here.
To perform a master reset on a nuvi 295W:
Touch Settings from the scrolling menu on the main menu screen
Touch the menu button (three horizontal lines icon)
Touch Master Clear
Touch Yes when asked "Restore all settings to factory defaults and remove all user data?"
If text language is not in English, this is the button on the right
1Although the master reset will erase all saved favorites, any loaded custom points of interest will remain intact on the device.


nuvi 300 series
Note: A master reset will erase all favorites1 and will restore your device to the default factory settings. If you would like to back up your favorites to your computer, you can find instructions to do so here.
To perform a master reset on a nuvi 300 series device:
Start with the device OFF and unplugged from the power source
Touch and hold the top right corner of the touchscreen2
Power the device ON while continuing to hold the touchscreen
The message "Do you really want to erase all user data?" will appear
Remove your finger from the touchscreen when this message displays
Touch Yes
If text language is not in English, this is the button on the right
After the nuvi resets, follow the on-screen prompts, and then place your device in an area with a clear view of the sky until it acquires satellites.
1Although the master reset will erase all saved favorites, any loaded custom points of interest will remain intact on the device.
2If the message in step 3 does not appear when using the top right corner of the touchscreen, please repeat these steps using the bottom right corner of the touchscreen instead.


nuvi 800 and 805 series
Note: A master reset will erase all favorites1 and will restore your device to the default factory settings. If you would like to back up your favorites to your computer, you can find instructions to do so here.
To perform a master reset on a nuvi 800 and 805 series device:
Remove battery from nuvi
Place battery back into nuvi
When the progress bar appears, touch-and-hold the bottom right corner of the touch screen
Release the screen when "Do you really want to erase all user data?" appears
Touch "Yes"
If text language is not in English, this is the button on the right
The device will now reset. Follow the on-screen prompts and then place your device in an area with a clear view of the sky until it acquires satellites.
1Although the master reset will erase all saved favorites, any loaded custom points of interest will remain intact on the device.


nuvi 2407, 2408, 2507, 2508, 2707, 2708 series, Camper/RV 760, and zumo 590:
Note: A master reset will erase all favorites1 and will restore your device to the default factory settings. If you would like to back up your favorites to your computer, you can find instructions to do so here.
To perform a master reset on a nuvi 2407, 2408, 2507, 2508, 2707, 2708 series, Camper/RV 760, and zumo 590:
Start with the device off and unplugged from power
To verify the device is powered off and not in standby mode, touch and hold down the power button until prompted to turn off the device
Touch and hold the lower right hand corner of the display portion of the touchscreen
Power the device on
"System" will appear on the screen for approximately 30 seconds
Remove your finger when the screen displays Loading..."
The device will automatically reset. Follow the on screen prompts to set your locale and then place your device in an area with a clear view of the sky until it acquires satellites.
1Although the master reset will erase all saved favorites, any loaded custom points of interest will remain intact on the device.


nuvi 2509, 2609, 2709, 3400, 3500, and 3700 series:
Note: A master reset will erase all favorites1 and will restore your device to the default factory settings. If you would like to back up your favorites to your computer, you can find instructions to do so here.
To perform a master reset on a nuvi 2509, 2609, 2709, 3400, 3500, and 3700 series, and dezl series:
Start with the device turned off and unplugged from power
To verify the device is powered off and not in standby mode, press and hold down the power button until prompted to turn off the device
Power on the device
When the first copyright screen appears press and hold the lower right hand corner of the display portion of the touchscreen
Remove your finger from the touchscreen when "Erase all user data?" appears
Touch Yes
If text language is not in English, this is the button on the right
The device will now be reset. Follow the on-screen prompts then place the device in an area with a clear view of the sky until it acquires satellites.
1Although the master reset will erase all saved favorites, any loaded custom points of interest will remain intact on the device.


nuvi 3507 and 3508 series:
Note: A master reset will erase all favorites1 and will restore your device to the default factory settings. If you would like to back up your favorites to your computer, you can find instructions to do so here.
To perform a master reset on a nuvi 3507 and 3508 series:
Start with the device turned off and unplugged from power
To verify the device is powered off and not in standby mode, press and hold down the power button until prompted to turn off the device
Power on the device
When the first copyright screen appears press and hold the lower right hand corner of the display portion of the touchscreen
Remove your finger from the touchscreen when "Erase all user data?" appears
Touch Yes
If text language is not in English, this is the button on the right
The device will now be reset. Follow the on-screen prompts then place the device in an area with a clear view of the sky until it acquires satellites.
1Although the master reset will erase all saved favorites, any loaded custom points of interest will remain intact on the device.


nuvi 5000:
Note: A master reset will erase all favorites1 and will restore your device to the default factory settings. If you would like to back up your favorites to your computer, you can find instructions to do so here.
To perform a master reset on a nuvi 5000:
Connect the device into a power outlet and turn the device OFF
The master reset will not work when connected to a computer
After about ten seconds, power the device ON
As soon as the loading bar appears, immediately touch and hold the bottom right corner of the touchscreen
The message, "Do you really want to erase all user data?" will appear after about thirty seconds
Remove your finger from the touchscreen when the message appears
Touch Yes to confirm
If text language is not in English, this is the button on the right
The device will now be reset. Follow the on-screen prompts then place the device in an area with a clear view of the sky until it acquires satellites.
1Although the master reset will erase all saved favorites, any loaded custom points of interest will remain intact on the device.


dezl series:
Note: A master reset will erase all favorites1 and will restore your device to the default factory settings. If you would like to back up your favorites to your computer, you can find instructions to do so here. Please note that a master reset will also delete vehicle profiles and IFTA logging data. (Although the driver profiles for Hours of Service should remain intact with all HOS data, it is recommended to backup the data before a master reset. To open the HOS log on the computer in order to backup the data, click here.
To perform a master reset on a dezl:
Start with the device turned off and unplugged from power
On the dezl 570, 760, and 770: the verify the device is powered off and not in standby mode, press and hold down the power button until prompted to turn off the device
Power on the device
When the first copyright screen appears press and hold the lower right hand corner of the display portion of the touchscreen
Remove your finger from the touchscreen when "Erase all user data?" appears
Touch Yes
If text language is not in English, this is the button on the right
The device will now be reset. Follow the on-screen prompts then place the device in an area with a clear view of the sky until it acquires satellites.
1Although the master reset will erase all saved favorites, any loaded custom points of interest will remain intact on the device.


zumo 350 and 390:
Note: A master reset will erase all favorites1 and will restore your device to the default factory settings. If you would like to back up your favorites to your computer, you can find instructions to do so here.
To perform a master reset on a zumo 350 and 390:
Start with the device turned off and unplugged from power
To verify the device is powered off and not in standby mode, press and hold down the power button until prompted to turn off the device
Place and hold your finger in the bottom right corner of the touchscreen
Power the device On
Release the power button after the device powers On
Continue to hold your finger on the touchscreen until the device reboots
The device will automatically reset. Follow the on screen prompts to set your locale and then place your device in an area with a clear view of the sky until it acquires satellites.