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AW S3 weak haptic vibration

AMTYVLE

AMTYVLE

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So I got the AW S3 (GPS only) a few days ago and I seem to be missing alerts when I have the watch on Silent mode. The vibration is sometimes weak that I do not even feel it. I had the Series 2 and that vibration was very strong. Has anyone else expericened this with the Series 3?

...yes, I did go in to Watch settings and make sure the Haptic Strength is set to the max as well as Prominent Haptic is turned on.
 
AMTYVLE said:
So I got the AW S3 (GPS only) a few days ago and I seem to be missing alerts when I have the watch on Silent mode. The vibration is sometimes weak that I do not even feel it. I had the Series 2 and that vibration was very strong. Has anyone else expericened this with the Series 3?

...yes, I did go in to Watch settings and make sure the Haptic Strength is set to the max as well as Prominent Haptic is turned on.
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The Only thing I can think of is if the Series 2 had a stronger haptic feedback versus the Series 3 and you're just not used to the new haptic feedback on the Series 3 being you have only owned it a few days. The only other thing I can suggest, not that this would repair the issue, but try a hard reset by holding down the digital crown and power button until you see the Apple logo.

Or..

Your haptic engine might be faulty, which you might need to make a genius appointment.
 
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Relentless Power said:
The Only thing I can think of is if the Series 2 had a stronger haptic feedback versus the Series 3 and you're just not used to the new haptic feedback on the Series 3 being you have only owned it a few days. The only other thing I can suggest, not that this would repair the issue, but try a hard reset by holding down the digital crown and power button until you see the Apple logo.

Or..

Your haptic engine might be faulty, which you might need to make a genius appointment.
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Also, if he went from an aluminum to SS watch. The SS is denser and heavier than aluminum which dampens the haptic vibrations some.
 
Otflyer said:
Also, if he went from an aluminum to SS watch. The SS is denser and heavier than aluminum which dampens the haptic vibrations some.
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Value point. And this is true, as I used to be an aluminum owner before I upgraded to the stainless model.
 
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