Apple Watch is not charging!

I have an Apple Watch Series 3 that I’ve had for maybe 5 years now. I can’t even remember the last time I used it, but I want to start wearing it again. I had the original Apple charger for it and then lost it so I bought a charger from walmart, and the watch will not charge. Everytime I turn it on, a screen pops up with a squiggle line and a green charger logo on the top. But that’s it.

Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 8

Posted on Mar 20, 2025 5:00 PM

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Posted on Mar 22, 2025 9:35 AM

You will have to use at least an original Apple Watch USB charging cable and Apple power adapter, to make sure, that your accessory is certified for the use with your watch.


And, after such a long time without using the watch, the battery might be defective and needs to be replaced.

Apple Watch Service and Repair - Apple Support


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Mar 22, 2025 9:35 AM in response to mackenzi144

You will have to use at least an original Apple Watch USB charging cable and Apple power adapter, to make sure, that your accessory is certified for the use with your watch.


And, after such a long time without using the watch, the battery might be defective and needs to be replaced.

Apple Watch Service and Repair - Apple Support


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