Does Garmin use ESP32 modules in their watches and has Garmin modified the USB-c connector of the ESP32 modules with their own special adapter to which only Garmin cable fits which costs a lot?

Last Updated on January 11, 2023 by pg@petergamma.org

We are convinced about this. Garmin cables have an adapter which often trops off, the cables need to be replaced frequently. Happily sellers on Aliexpress offer these cables now. too.

The cable adapter is placed at the back of the watch so that it is impossible to use them during charging. Also the watch switches off, when the watch is charged.

We complained a lot about about things like that in the Garmin Forum. But nothing changed at Garmin, which we suggested. The only change is that our Garmin forum account is now locked, and it is not worth for us to start a fight with Garmin to reopen it.