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Apple Watch charge icon flashing and won’t work

Hello, I hadn’t charged my Apple Watch for a few months due to me having exams and as they are not allowed I didn’t charge it. Now I wish to use it again, when I put it on to charge the green snake logo is flashing and I am unable to force restart it, it has been charging about 20 hours by now. I have checked and there is no debris or anything on the Watch or charger so looking for some help. All replies appreciated, thank you

Posted on Nov 3, 2017 1:10 AM

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Posted on Nov 3, 2017 3:09 AM

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Follow the instructions here, including contacting Apple Support (mail-in service may be available, if required), making a Genius Bar reservation or visiting an Apple Authorised Service Provider if necessary:


If your Apple Watch won't charge or it won't turn on - Apple Support


Be sure to use only an Apple or MFi-certified USB power adapter or third-party accessory in conjunction with the Magnetic Charging Cable or Magnetic Charging Dock when charging your Apple Watch. If you are already doing so, try using another such cable and/or power adapter.

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Nov 3, 2017 3:09 AM in response to raph1301

Hi


Follow the instructions here, including contacting Apple Support (mail-in service may be available, if required), making a Genius Bar reservation or visiting an Apple Authorised Service Provider if necessary:


If your Apple Watch won't charge or it won't turn on - Apple Support


Be sure to use only an Apple or MFi-certified USB power adapter or third-party accessory in conjunction with the Magnetic Charging Cable or Magnetic Charging Dock when charging your Apple Watch. If you are already doing so, try using another such cable and/or power adapter.

Apple Watch charge icon flashing and won’t work

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