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my watch is locked up and only displays a red lightning bolt and the time. how do I unlock?


Hi, my Apple Watch displays the time and a red lightning bolt and i have pressed and held the side button all day and charged my watch all day, it's still not working?


Help!

New apple watch was released today and i don't want to buy new one.



Posted on Sep 17, 2021 11:25 AM

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Posted on Sep 18, 2021 7:40 AM

From a web browser,sign in to iCloud.com with your Apple ID.

Go to Find iPhone.

Click All Devices at the top of the screen.

Click your Apple Watch.

Click Erase [device]. Select Next until the device is erased.

Click Remove from Account.

Then;

Set up and pair your Apple Watch with iPhone

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Sep 18, 2021 1:36 AM in response to sharmilaM09

To turn off power reserve mode,press and hold the side button for about 10 seconds, until you see the watch restart and the Apple logo appear.

Keep in mind that if your battery is almost completely empty, you might need to charge the watch before it will restart normally.


my watch is locked up and only displays a red lightning bolt and the time. how do I unlock?

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