# Disable "Virtual Partner" on most newer Garmin Edge devices

**URL:** <https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/disable-virtual-partner-on-most-newer-garmin-edge-devices/9105>\
**Category:** Road\
**Created:** [4 September 2025 14:07 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/disable-virtual-partner-on-most-newer-garmin-edge-devices/9105 "2025-09-04T14:07:01Z")\
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**Author:** ![Andrew\_Meyer](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/andrew_meyer/32/285_2.png) [@Andrew\_Meyer](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/Andrew_Meyer)\
**Post date:** [4 September 2025 14:07 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/disable-virtual-partner-on-most-newer-garmin-edge-devices/9105/1 "2025-09-04T14:07:01Z")

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First make sure your Garmin devices is updated to with the latest Garmin EDGE firmware (28.20)

Then follow these steps to disable Virtual Partner:  
● Start the EDGE and be on the home/start screen.  
● Press up button (middle side left button) until you see Controls.  
● Press enter (top right). Select Find a Course. Select a route/course. Load it.  
● Select “Ride” the course  
● Go back to the home screen (right lower side button).  
● Press UP until you get to Controls.  
● Virtual Partner will now be on the Controls list.  
● Select that to enter the Virtual Partner settings. Switch it off.  
● Additional: Stop Course (if you’re configuring this without riding)

I also included a link to a YouTube video showing the steps:  
[JP Lama’s walkthrough for Disabling “Virtual Partner”](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsGki1Lw3Js)