WatchOS 8.3 Update now not charging, is there a fix from apple?

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Vic_P_SFC Author

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WatchOS 8.3 Update now not charging, is there a fix from apple?

Posted on Dec 23, 2021 4:00 PM

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Answer 1

Dec 24, 2021 12:46 PM in response to Vic_P_SFC

Hello Vic_P_SFC,

Thank you for participating in the Apple Support Communities! We understand that your Apple Watch is not charging after updating watchOS. If you've followed all of the suggestions outlined in the support article that you previously viewed, If your Apple Watch won't charge or it won't turn on - Apple Support, you'll want to contact Apple Support as suggested towards the bottom of the page:

"Learn more

Find out what to do if your Apple Watch Series 5 or Apple Watch SE is in Power Reserve and won’t charge.

If you still need help, contact Apple Support."

Take care.

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BobHarris

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Dec 24, 2021 3:01 PM in response to Vic_P_SFC

See this article on a short term work around

https://www.macrumors.com/2021/12/22/apple-watch-charging-issues-watchos-8-3/

"...In many cases, the Apple Watch will charge for a few minutes, and then charging will suddenly stop. Restarting the Apple Watch can help jump start charging, but it does not appear to be a permanent solution for most people, with the charging issues recurring. ..."

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Vic_P_SFC Author

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Dec 24, 2021 7:45 PM in response to BobHarris

Thank you for the info

in my case I opened a tech case with apple

my device is 2 weeks old and was working well with a stable power cycle

btw Part of my diagnostic process included allowing the watch to completely discharge from the auto reserve limited power state and to no avail; the watch would charge to 14 percent and while still charging began to discharge. All of this occurred following the firmware watch OS 8.3 upgrade

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Vic_P_SFC Author

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Jan 8, 2022 6:37 PM in response to Vic_P_SFC

I used a 3in 1 charging station ( purchased from Amazon) and charging problem solved. Apple tech support was no help check out amazon search on Apple Watch charging device the go to tamoxi store this unit compliant 18w charging unit

there are others similar by the way a single charge at 100 percent now lasts about 20 hours with minimum app notifications enabled for my series 7 ver 8.3 firmware enabled device

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Jan 8, 2022 5:00 PM in response to Vic_P_SFC

Exactly the same problem here with watch S5, immediately after updating to watchOS 8.3. Sadly my watch warranty has expired.

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Vic_P_SFC Author

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Dec 24, 2021 8:22 PM in response to MichelleT18

thank you Michelle

yes, I opened a case with apple to return my device

thank you for responding to my inquiry

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WatchOS 8.3 Update now not charging, is there a fix from apple?

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