You can make a difference in the Apple Support Community!

When you sign up with your Apple Account, you can provide valuable feedback to other community members by upvoting helpful replies and User Tips.

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

Apple logo flashes then shuts off

when I try and power on my Apple Watch the apple logo flashes for a second then turns off again

Apple Watch Series 3

Posted on Jun 19, 2023 10:49 AM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Jun 20, 2023 6:56 PM

Hey Aidan_Hendricks,


We'd recommend reviewing this article as it provides steps to take to help resolve issues with your Apple Watch not charging: If your Apple Watch won't charge or it won't turn on - Apple Support


"Find out if your Apple Watch is charging

When you connect your Apple Watch to its charging cable and power, a lightning bolt green lightning bolt should appear on the screen.

If your Apple Watch with watchOS 9 is in Low Power Mode, the icons, time, and day shown below all appear in yellow.

Apple Watch showing charging icon 

Apple Watch showing time 

Apple Watch showing charging screen 


If your watch requires charging, a red lightning bolt red lightning bolt appears on the screen. (You might need to press the side button to make the watch face appear.) When your watch is charging, the red lightning bolt red lightning bolt changes to a green or yellow lightning bolt green lightning bolt. If your screen is blank or the charging cable icon and a red lightning bolt red lightning bolt appear on the screen, charge your watch for up to 30 minutes. "


"If you still need help, contact Apple Support."


Thanks!


1 reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jun 20, 2023 6:56 PM in response to Aidan_Hendricks

Hey Aidan_Hendricks,


We'd recommend reviewing this article as it provides steps to take to help resolve issues with your Apple Watch not charging: If your Apple Watch won't charge or it won't turn on - Apple Support


"Find out if your Apple Watch is charging

When you connect your Apple Watch to its charging cable and power, a lightning bolt green lightning bolt should appear on the screen.

If your Apple Watch with watchOS 9 is in Low Power Mode, the icons, time, and day shown below all appear in yellow.

Apple Watch showing charging icon 

Apple Watch showing time 

Apple Watch showing charging screen 


If your watch requires charging, a red lightning bolt red lightning bolt appears on the screen. (You might need to press the side button to make the watch face appear.) When your watch is charging, the red lightning bolt red lightning bolt changes to a green or yellow lightning bolt green lightning bolt. If your screen is blank or the charging cable icon and a red lightning bolt red lightning bolt appear on the screen, charge your watch for up to 30 minutes. "


"If you still need help, contact Apple Support."


Thanks!


Apple logo flashes then shuts off

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.