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Watch stuck on basics screen

I have tried restarting both phone and watch but watch goes back to basics screen and phone shows “start pairing”

Apple Watch Series 4, watchOS 6

Posted on Feb 12, 2020 2:24 AM

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Posted on Feb 12, 2020 2:30 AM

Try this;

To force reset your Apple Watch, press and hold both the side button and Digital Crown for at least 10 seconds, then release both buttons when you see the Apple logo.

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Feb 12, 2020 2:30 AM in response to ssynnot

Try this;

To force reset your Apple Watch, press and hold both the side button and Digital Crown for at least 10 seconds, then release both buttons when you see the Apple logo.

Watch stuck on basics screen

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