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Brand new Apple Watch won't hold a charge

My brand new Apple series 3 Watch will not hold a charge. Anyone else have this issue?

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Posted on Aug 31, 2020 12:57 PM

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Posted on Aug 31, 2020 1:30 PM

If it is brand new, I wouldn't mess around with it. Could it be the charging cable? For more info see:

If your Apple Watch won't charge or it won't turn on - Apple Support

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Aug 31, 2020 1:30 PM in response to MadamsNewYork

If it is brand new, I wouldn't mess around with it. Could it be the charging cable? For more info see:

If your Apple Watch won't charge or it won't turn on - Apple Support

Returns & Refunds - Shopping Help - Apple

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Aug 31, 2020 2:02 PM in response to javaliga

Maybe. It does fully charge on the charger within 30 minutes. It just drains completely in the same amount of time as soon as I remove it from the charger.

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