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apple watch shows image of a squiggly charge cord. Won't charge or reset. Help.
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apple watch shows image of a squiggly charge cord. Won't charge or reset. Help.
This one is easy. Because the battery in the iWatch has drained to very low and the USB plug that comes with the iwatch does not produce enough Amp to jump-start the charging process. So, by using an ipad or any greater than 2 Amp USB charger to charge your iWatch will solve the problem. Once you attached the connector to the iWatch, you will see the Apple Logo. Once it has reached enough battery level, it will start.
This one is easy. Because the battery in the iWatch has drained to very low and the USB plug that comes with the iwatch does not produce enough Amp to jump-start the charging process. So, by using an ipad or any greater than 2 Amp USB charger to charge your iWatch will solve the problem. Once you attached the connector to the iWatch, you will see the Apple Logo. Once it has reached enough battery level, it will start.
My watch does this as well. Have charged it with different chargers, different cables, my computer, an iPhone charger block, iPad charger block, have held down both buttons for a hard restart for over 30 seconds but it always comes back to that stupid squiggly line battery icon. It does show the green lightning cable when charged to power but I can't escape this screen. Apple is continuing to grow in disappointments lately.
This is not a charging issue but an error. Apple has said before this may mean your watch needs to be repaired. I'm dealing with this now and no amount of charging is fixing this error.
I just bought a second hand I watch sport. When I went to charge it, it has the green
That indicates that your watch battery is very low and needs to be charged. Check that:
Check your battery and charge your Apple Watch - Apple Support
After charging (allow at least 2.5 hours for a full recharge), your watch may still be in Power Reserve mode. To turn your watch back on: press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo and wait for your watch to restart.
Peloquin1981 wrote:
This is not a charging issue but an error ...
It is normal for that symbol to be shown when the battery charge has reached a very low level. It does not necessarily indicate a faulty product, even when charging has already been attempted.
If the watch cannot be charged successfully, it is certainly possible that the cause may be a fault with one or more of the components (USB power adapter, charging cable or watch). However, it could instead just be due to an issue with how the watch is being charged.
More information:
Check your battery and charge your Apple Watch - Apple Support
If your Apple Watch won't charge or it won't turn on - Apple Support
If the issue persists after trying the troubleshooting steps, a user should certainly next contact Apple Support (mail-in service may be available) or make a Genius Bar reservation with a view to having their watch and power accessories checked (under warranty, if eligible) - as you have done:
To check your warranty status (the serial number is on the back of your watch):
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