Why is my Apple Watch SE not charging to 100% and asks for my passcode often?

I have the Apple Watch SE 2nd generation and it never charges up to 100%. It did it at first, but won’t now even on another charger. Also, it asks for my passcode ALL the time and it is aggravating!



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Apple Watch SE, watchOS 11

Posted on Mar 28, 2025 6:12 AM

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Posted on Mar 28, 2025 10:23 AM

Did you check the settings for Optimized Charging?

You can disable this feature and charge your watch to 100% each time you put it on the charger.

Have a look at the related article, in which it is also being explained, why Apple introduced this option:

About Optimized Battery Charging on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


As for the passcode, did you make sure that Wrist Detection is enabled and that there are no tattoos underneath the sensors?

Lock or unlock Apple Watch - Apple Support


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Mar 28, 2025 10:23 AM in response to denny107

Did you check the settings for Optimized Charging?

You can disable this feature and charge your watch to 100% each time you put it on the charger.

Have a look at the related article, in which it is also being explained, why Apple introduced this option:

About Optimized Battery Charging on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


As for the passcode, did you make sure that Wrist Detection is enabled and that there are no tattoos underneath the sensors?

Lock or unlock Apple Watch - Apple Support


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