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Q: Can i use a rubber band to fasten the charger onto the watch firmly?

I've started to bring my watch to my workplace and after 4 hours of light use, (down to 61%) I need to charge my device with my spare watch charge adaptor and my northface surge 2 battery backpack .

The problem with that is the watch keeps slipping off the magnet when its in the bag . I was wondering if i can fasten a rubber band to prevent the watch  from coming off the charger end . Is it safe to do that to the watch or will the rubber band damage it?

Watch Standard 42mm, iOS 8.3

Posted on Apr 27, 2015 1:59 PM

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Q: Can i use a rubber band to fasten the charger onto the watch firmly?

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  • by J2 Hockey 71,

    J2 Hockey 71 J2 Hockey 71 May 19, 2015 8:34 AM in response to Prowlus
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    May 19, 2015 8:34 AM in response to Prowlus

    The Apple Watch is very durable. I personally think the watch will be fine, but it may not be the best idea to strap the watch to the adaptor for long periods of time.

  • by Meg St._Clair,Helpful

    Meg St._Clair Meg St._Clair May 19, 2015 3:54 PM in response to Prowlus
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    May 19, 2015 3:54 PM in response to Prowlus

    The rubber band won't hurt anything. I would be a bit concerned about charging the watch in an enclosed place like a bag. Any device being charged gets warm. Having the watch get even warmer might not be great for it in the long run.

     

    I'm very surprised at the battery life your seeing. I take my watch off charge at about 5:30am. I get home from work around 4:30p. I generally have over 60% charge left. You may want to take a look at the threads on battery life. Most people seem to be doing pretty well but a few people have had issues.

  • by Prowlus,

    Prowlus Prowlus May 20, 2015 9:02 AM in response to Meg St._Clair
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    May 20, 2015 9:02 AM in response to Meg St._Clair

    Thanks . Northface charged bags are designed to recharge devices within their enclosed spaces so i"m sure it wont explode or catch fire (the integrated battery has a cut off feature) . Ive actually visited a genius bar about it and the "genius" thinks i'm not properly closing sone of the apps and I've disabled all of my glances and i think it has worked . Neverless I've actually fitted a tough casing onto my watch and now i can used the band without any problems