Apple Watch continues to load

My Apple Watch just continues to load (spinning). I’ve unpaired it in hopes to reset it and unfortunately it just continues spinning. There was an error message that stated unsuccessful unpairing. But now it’s gone and it doesn’t seem I can do anything to help it. Anyone seen this and have a work around? Thanks in advance.

Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 8

Posted on Jan 2, 2023 1:51 PM

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Posted on Jan 3, 2023 3:44 PM

Hi Foto6,


Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. We'd recommend the guidance from If you can't pair an Apple Watch with your iPhone which can help with most pairing issues. If it's possibly still paired with your iPhone, check out the top section but if not, use the steps from the bottom of that article.


"If the pairing process stalls

If it seems like the pairing process has stalled — for example, the pairing animation remains on the screen for several minutes — resetting your Apple Watch might help:

  1. Press and hold the Digital Crown while your Apple Watch is in pairing mode.
  2. Tap Reset when it appears on your watch.
  3. After your watch resets, you can pair again."


Take care.


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Jan 3, 2023 3:44 PM in response to Foto6

Hi Foto6,


Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. We'd recommend the guidance from If you can't pair an Apple Watch with your iPhone which can help with most pairing issues. If it's possibly still paired with your iPhone, check out the top section but if not, use the steps from the bottom of that article.


"If the pairing process stalls

If it seems like the pairing process has stalled — for example, the pairing animation remains on the screen for several minutes — resetting your Apple Watch might help:

  1. Press and hold the Digital Crown while your Apple Watch is in pairing mode.
  2. Tap Reset when it appears on your watch.
  3. After your watch resets, you can pair again."


Take care.


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