thinking icon keeps circling in the middle of my watch and won't respond

Apple Watch has thinking icon circling in the middle of the face and won’t allow me access to Watch functions? 

Apple Watch Series 6, watchOS 10

Posted on Dec 14, 2023 10:26 AM

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Posted on Dec 14, 2023 7:47 PM

On your Apple Watch - Try and Force ReStart your Apple Watch as indicated below:

  • Hold down the side button and Digital Crown at the same time. The Digital Crown is the rotating button located on the side of the device.
  • Keep holding these two buttons down until you see the Apple logo appear on the screen.


 If that does not help, then contact 👉 Official Apple Support OR you can always get your Apple Watch examined at the Apple Store 👉 Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options or at an Authorized Service Center for further diagnosis and evaluation. 


Axel F.

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Dec 14, 2023 7:47 PM in response to xot1907Zb-

On your Apple Watch - Try and Force ReStart your Apple Watch as indicated below:

  • Hold down the side button and Digital Crown at the same time. The Digital Crown is the rotating button located on the side of the device.
  • Keep holding these two buttons down until you see the Apple logo appear on the screen.


 If that does not help, then contact 👉 Official Apple Support OR you can always get your Apple Watch examined at the Apple Store 👉 Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options or at an Authorized Service Center for further diagnosis and evaluation. 


Axel F.

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