My Apple Watch has stopped working unexpectedly. It doesn’t turn on or respond to any buttons, even after trying to charge it and perform a force restart. I’m unsure what caused the issue and would appreciate any suggestions or troubleshooting tips.
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My apple watch stopped working(Help)
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Try the hard restart. Simultaneously press and hold the Digital Crown and the Side button for about 10-15 seconds. When the Apple logo appears on your Apple Watch, release both buttons.
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How To Reset Dead Apple Watch?
Simultaneously press and hold the Digital Crown and the Side button for about 10-15 seconds. When the Apple logo appears on your Apple Watch, release both
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Which model? How old?
Things can happen, electronics don’t live forever.
But do follow @chabig advice above
Great tip for the OP.Try the hard restart. Simultaneously press and hold the Digital Crown and the Side button for about 10-15 seconds. When the Apple logo appears on your Apple Watch, release both buttons.
How To Reset Dead Apple Watch?
Simultaneously press and hold the Digital Crown and the Side button for about 10-15 seconds. When the Apple logo appears on your Apple Watch, release both
If your Apple Watch battery seems dead or you haven’t worn it for a while, I highly recommend charging it and giving it a hard restart. Just let it charge for a bit, my friend.
Here’s what you can check: look for a screen that shows a charger and the time, along with a lightning bolt ⚡️.
If you had other Apple Watch charging cables from your old watches or bought any before, try using those instead. Make sure they’re clean and free from dust and debris. Also, remove any protective films and align your Apple Watch with the cable. Some docks designed for Nightstand Mode might not fit the big Apple Watch S10 46s and the Apple Watch Ultra well, so it’s a good idea to test different cables.
Here’s some more info you might find helpful: https://support.apple.com/en-us/108927
Now, I’d like to ask you a few questions:
- Has your Apple Watch been damaged by water or dropped hard?
- Has it been exposed to extremely hot or cold temperatures, except when you’re sweating a lot during exercise?
- Has your battery ever been replaced since you got the watch? If so, what was its battery health before that, and has it unexpectedly shut down or restarted besides for updates or when the battery is really low?
- Do you notice any screen separation or the battery looking bloated in any way?
If none of these tips work, and you answered yes to any of the questions above, it’s best to book a Genius Bar appointment at your local Apple Store. They can take a look and fix it for you.
That‘s indeed the first question that comes to mind… would make judging the situation a lot easier. Especially if a Hard Reboot doesn’t help