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RoyWagner

Q: How to start Apple Watch after Update?

I installed the Apple Watch software and after the install my watch was not running.

 

I tried pressing and holding the lower button, but that only gave me the option to Reset my Watch.

 

How do I restart my Watch without resetting it? 

Apple Watch, iOS 8.3

Posted on Mar 26, 2016 5:03 AM

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  • by Jonathan UK,Solvedanswer

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Mar 26, 2016 5:13 AM in response to RoyWagner
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    Mar 26, 2016 5:13 AM in response to RoyWagner

    Hi Roy

     

    You will first need to remove your watch from the charger (the Power Off slider is not available when the watch is connected to power).

     

    Then:

     

    - To turn your watch off: press and hold the side button until you see the Power Off slider; drag it to turn off.

    - To turn it back on: press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo.

  • by RoyWagner,

    RoyWagner RoyWagner Mar 26, 2016 6:27 AM in response to Jonathan UK
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    Mar 26, 2016 6:27 AM in response to Jonathan UK

    That did not apply in my case because my Watch, after the install, was totally turned off.

     

    I  did get it to restart by shutting off my iPhone and restarting it. When my iPhone restarted, my Watch started up at the same time.