Apple Watch not waking or tracking activities despite correct settings and recent software update

I have checked all the settings and found correct and Software is updated just 2 days ago. Additionally it is also not tracking activities like step count.


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Original Title: my apple watch suddenly stopped waking when raising hand even though theater mode is off and software update are up to date.

Apple Watch SE, watchOS 11

Posted on Aug 13, 2025 6:30 PM

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Posted on Aug 14, 2025 2:03 AM

Did you already try to force restart the watch by pressing the Digital Crown and the Side button together for at least 10 sec, until the Apple logo comes back again?


If this does not work, erasing the watch and setting it up again as a new device would be the next step:

Unpair and erase your Apple Watch - Apple Support

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Aug 14, 2025 2:03 AM in response to S852

Did you already try to force restart the watch by pressing the Digital Crown and the Side button together for at least 10 sec, until the Apple logo comes back again?


If this does not work, erasing the watch and setting it up again as a new device would be the next step:

Unpair and erase your Apple Watch - Apple Support

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