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Will my Apple 5 watch be damaged if I forget to turn on Water Lock before diving into the water?

Will my Apple 5 watch be damaged if I forget to turn on Water Lock or a water fitness activity before I dive into the pool?

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Posted on Jun 5, 2020 12:02 PM

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Posted on Jun 5, 2020 12:15 PM

Turning on water lock just stops accidental screen touches whilst your in the water,it doesn't have any effect on the watches water resistance.

Water lock should turn on automatically when you enter the water and no your watch will not be damaged.

Read here about swimming;

Swim with your Watch

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Jun 5, 2020 12:15 PM in response to Debb3

Turning on water lock just stops accidental screen touches whilst your in the water,it doesn't have any effect on the watches water resistance.

Water lock should turn on automatically when you enter the water and no your watch will not be damaged.

Read here about swimming;

Swim with your Watch

Will my Apple 5 watch be damaged if I forget to turn on Water Lock before diving into the water?

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