Pairing screen frozen

got A new phone and when pairing Apple Watch screen froze in pairing mode. I have tried to hold the button on side of watch for 30 seconds and more and nothing works

Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 6

Posted on Aug 18, 2023 8:18 PM

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Aug 18, 2023 8:25 PM in response to Bells401

Bells401 Said"

"Pairing screen frozen: got A new phone and when pairing Apple Watch screen froze in pairing mode. I have tried to hold the button on side of watch for 30 seconds and more and nothing works"

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Troubleshooting Pairing an Apple Watch:


Try the Following:


First, Try Updating Both Devices First:

Perhaps there are some bugs that need to be fixed. To fix these, update both.


Then... Attempt this Once More:

  1. Pair them: Set up and pair Apple Watch with iPhone - Apple Support
  2. Form There: If your Apple Watch isn't Connected or Paired with your iPhone - Apple Support


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