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Haptic Feedback Buzz
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Did you accidentally turn on Prominent Haptics in the settings? That buzzes a little more like a phone vibration.
Yeah return and purchase another one. Only hassle is the drive. And BB (which is a big hassle)
I get the buzz regardless of silent mode or not. It's loud enough that in a quiet setting someone can hear it sitting 6-8 feet away. It almost sounds like something metal is vibrating with the haptic engine.
Could be a busted Taptic Engine. Check the pics in Step 14 of ifixit.com's teardown:
https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Apple+Watch+Teardown/40655#s93673
https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Apple+Watch+Teardown/40655#s93673
I actually was able to solve this issue. I reached out to a friend who works at Apple. He said his Apple Watch had the same issue. Did a restore of the Apple Watch and the issue is gone. I definitely didn't think it was a software issue.
Makes you wonder how on earth a software issue could make that sort of thing happen? Kinda like the iPhone 6s/6s Plus locking up issue that causes the Home button to get really hot. Like... really?
Glad it's all working for you now, though.
this has just happened to me, thought to myself oh crap, will have to take back and exchange, thankfully due to this forum and a quick online chat to apple, yep the reset of software has fixed it.
just as well, because if i had to pop down to Apple store would have bought a new strap. lol
just as well, because if i had to pop down to Apple store would have bought a new strap. lol
Sounds like mine is doing the same thing: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-watch-sport-faulty-taptic-engine-buzzing-noise.1933296/