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Apple watch dead "!" after watchOS 8 update

I updated my Apple watch 6 on WatchOS 8 and it shows a red "!" with a circle around it and says support.apple.com/watch/restore. I followed instructions on how to force reset however I still get this screen. What do I do :/

Apple Watch Series 6, watchOS 7

Posted on Sep 29, 2021 9:08 AM

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Posted on Sep 29, 2021 9:11 AM

Hello. If you have already performed the steps to force reset your Apple Watch, your next option will be to contact Apple Support and see if a mail-in repair is necessary. Apple Support will be able to provide further information.

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Apple watch dead "!" after watchOS 8 update

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