Q: Bricked after trying to update to WatchOS 3
I attempted to update my Apple Watch from watchOS 2.2.1 to watchOS 3. During the update process on the watch itself the circular loading bar got stuck about 1/4 of the way through. After waiting almost an hour, I tried to cancel the update from my phone to no avail. The only option I had left was a force restart on the watch itself. After the restart my watch displayed the image shown above. Performing successive force restarts only brings me back to this same screen upon boot up.
Watch Stainless Steel 42MM (1st gen), watchOS 2.2.1
Posted on Sep 17, 2016 1:10 PM
Hi
As force restarting your watch has not helped, I'm afraid that you will need to contact Apple Support or make a Genius Bar reservation for assistance:
- Contact - Official Apple Support
- https://twitter.com/applesupport
- http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/
More information:
If your Apple Watch displays a red exclamation point - Apple Support
Posted on Sep 17, 2016 3:45 PM
