. My Apple Watch is acting erratically since I went for a swim last Sunday.

It pings occasionally and was emitting a single line of green light along one end soon after it started behaving erratically. It continued to give haptic vibrations, while displaying a black screen.


When placed on the charger there is no visual display indicating it is charging.

However the periodic ping tone indicates some charge and response potential is active.

It doesn't respond to attempts to turn it on or off.

How can I check if it needs a service or repair?

Posted on Sep 19, 2023 3:45 AM

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Sep 19, 2023 3:57 AM in response to surfingdw

Which Apple Watch do you have?


There are a few things to remember, if your Apple Watch comes into contact with water:

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If you have Apple Watch Ultra or later, you can wear it during recreational scuba diving up to 130 feet (40 meters) and other activities like swimming, showering, and water skiing.*

Apple Watch Series 2 and later can be used for shallow-water activities like swimming in a pool or ocean, but you shouldn't use models other than Apple Watch Ultra or later for diving, water skiing, or other activities involving submersion below shallow depth or high-velocity water.

Apple Watch Series 1 and Apple Watch (1st generation) are splash and water resistant, but submerging these models isn't recommended.

Not all Apple Watch bands are appropriate for water use. For example, the stainless steel and leather bands aren't water resistant and shouldn't be exposed to liquids.


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copied from: About Apple Watch water resistance - Apple Support

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