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How clicky is your crown?
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BigMcGuire
macrumors G4
When I got my AWU3 last year in September, it failed to pair over and over and over until I finally went home and tried there with WiFi - strangely enough.
It takes forever to get those going out of the box and updates are so painful. Really crazy how long it takes.
It takes forever to get those going out of the box and updates are so painful. Really crazy how long it takes.
So two hours, and it’s still preparing.
Hopefully the 27 update will be more swift.
BigMcGuire
macrumors G4
Almost done 😛 Then you'll spend forever watching the Preparing! lol
jz0309
macrumors P6
Did you check which OS version it was on when you received it? Or did it start updating when you tried to pair it?
jz0309
macrumors P6
It forced me to update, so I have no idea what OS was on it.
Yes, to my knowledge brand new.
Terrible experience.
Now it’s stuck on connecting.
I cancelled the pairing, and starting again.
Now it’s stuck on connecting.
I cancelled the pairing, and starting again.
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jz0309
macrumors P6
I can't remember at which point it is asking you - but, did you do the "restore from backup" or "setup as new"?
I strongly recommend setting up as new
This is ridiculous.
Got stuck on adding a card, so I closed the app.
Now it’s starting all over again.
I think this watch is a dud.
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goldmac2006
macrumors 604
All got sorted, in the end.
Currently installing 27.
Big shout out to everyone 🫶🏻.
Currently installing 27.
Big shout out to everyone 🫶🏻.
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goldmac2006
macrumors 604
O good so it’s just the internet speed. And thanks for sharing your story. I never seen such issues with Digital Crown being stuck and defective besides if it got dirty in any way, but it seems like it is all sorted ✔️
and nice 👍 you got a new battery too !
Macdctr
Suspended
I never thought to check the crown on my AWU2 until I read thru this thread this morning. I just checked my crown and have that noticeable click when engaging my crown so I’m good.
What a nightmare you had to go thru to have a watch with a perfectly functional crown! Glad to hear everything eventually worked out and you were able to finally upgrade your replacement watch to WatchOS 27. Hopefully all your troubles with your watch are now behind you at this point👍🏽
What a nightmare you had to go thru to have a watch with a perfectly functional crown! Glad to hear everything eventually worked out and you were able to finally upgrade your replacement watch to WatchOS 27. Hopefully all your troubles with your watch are now behind you at this point👍🏽
Hello, Mac.
Really appreciate the time to took to send such a pleasant message.
Yes, all good now.
Wishing you a great weekend, mate.
Macdctr
Suspended
No worries. It is always nice to see a fellow Apple Watch owner get his/her issues resolved so well like you have with your issues. You handled it with class. Enjoy your new 'refreshed' Apple Watch my friend!
Thanks, buddy.No worries. It is always nice to see a fellow Apple Watch owner get his/her issues resolved so well like you have with your issues. You handled it with class. Enjoy your new 'refreshed' Apple Watch my friend!
And the feelings are mutual 👍🏻.