My series 4 watch started misbehaving after the last WatchOS update. It will frequently lock up and not respond to taps, raise to wake or the digital crown - the only thing that works is the side button will bring up Control Center. So far the only fix is to restart the watch. This happens a few times per week now. Anyone else?
Apple Watch Series 4
Hey CallMeCameron,
Great idea with restarting. In addition to restarting your Apple Watch, be sure your Apple Watch and its paired iPhone are fully updated (updates recently released). The current versions are watchOS 10.0.2 and iOS 17.0.3. If updates are available, be sure to back up first. These guides can help:
How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
Update your Apple Watch - Apple Support
If you're already updated or the issue continues after updating, unpair your watch and set it up again to see if fresh connections help:
Unpair and erase your Apple Watch - Apple Support
Set up your Apple Watch - Apple Support
Let us know how it goes.
Take care!
Hey CallMeCameron,
Great idea with restarting. In addition to restarting your Apple Watch, be sure your Apple Watch and its paired iPhone are fully updated (updates recently released). The current versions are watchOS 10.0.2 and iOS 17.0.3. If updates are available, be sure to back up first. These guides can help:
How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
Update your Apple Watch - Apple Support
If you're already updated or the issue continues after updating, unpair your watch and set it up again to see if fresh connections help:
Unpair and erase your Apple Watch - Apple Support
Set up your Apple Watch - Apple Support
Let us know how it goes.
Take care!
Apple Watch 4 will only display Control Center. Nothing else works.
