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Hi! Trying to unlock the Water Lock on my Iwatch by pressing and holding the Digital Crown on the side of the watch, but it is not unlocking. Any suggestions?

Trying to unlock the Water Lock by holding and pressing the crown on the side of the watch, but it is not working.

Apple Watch Series 6, watchOS 8

Posted on Oct 25, 2022 6:56 AM

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Posted on Oct 25, 2022 7:23 AM

How to turn off Water Lock and eject water

Press and hold* the Digital Crown on the side of your Apple Watch until the display says Unlocked. A series of tones plays to clear any water that remains in the speaker, and then you can use your display as usual.


* If your Apple Watch has watchOS 8 or earlier, rotate the Digital Crown instead of pressing it.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 13; Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 9; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 16.1; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 16.1; HomePods, audioOS 16.1 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Oct 25, 2022 7:23 AM in response to JUNDERW

How to turn off Water Lock and eject water

Press and hold* the Digital Crown on the side of your Apple Watch until the display says Unlocked. A series of tones plays to clear any water that remains in the speaker, and then you can use your display as usual.


* If your Apple Watch has watchOS 8 or earlier, rotate the Digital Crown instead of pressing it.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 13; Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 9; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 16.1; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 16.1; HomePods, audioOS 16.1 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

Hi! Trying to unlock the Water Lock on my Iwatch by pressing and holding the Digital Crown on the side of the watch, but it is not unlocking. Any suggestions?

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