Apple watch

i am unable to connect my watch this only shows a red circle to restore the watch

Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 8

Posted on Jan 6, 2023 5:18 AM

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Posted on Jan 6, 2023 5:27 AM

Hi there, see this steps on what to do when your apple watch shows a red exclamation mark or a restore message


First, double click the side button of the watch, then follow this steps :


If your Apple Watch with watchOS 8.5 or later displays an animation showing a watch and iPhone being brought close together, follow these steps:

 

  1. Make sure that an iPhone is nearby. The iPhone needs to have iOS 15.4 or later, it needs to be connected to Wi-Fi* with Bluetooth turned on, and it needs to be unlocked.
  2. Put your Apple Watch on its charger.
  3. Double-click the side button (the button below the circular Digital Crown) on your Apple Watch.
  4. Follow the steps that appear on the iPhone


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Jan 6, 2023 5:27 AM in response to sadaf426

Hi there, see this steps on what to do when your apple watch shows a red exclamation mark or a restore message


First, double click the side button of the watch, then follow this steps :


If your Apple Watch with watchOS 8.5 or later displays an animation showing a watch and iPhone being brought close together, follow these steps:

 

  1. Make sure that an iPhone is nearby. The iPhone needs to have iOS 15.4 or later, it needs to be connected to Wi-Fi* with Bluetooth turned on, and it needs to be unlocked.
  2. Put your Apple Watch on its charger.
  3. Double-click the side button (the button below the circular Digital Crown) on your Apple Watch.
  4. Follow the steps that appear on the iPhone


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