Apple Watch Series 1 Not Charging
I've had my watch for a little over 2 1/2 years without any issues. I now have the problem where I put it on the charger and the apple logo flashes periodically. I have done research and found that Apple has extended the warranty for swollen batteries on both the Apple Watch 1 & 2. When I set up a repair request on Apple, it says it'll cost $199. For that price, I can just buy a new one. That's crazy if Apple knows there's a battery issue.
I have tried everything:
- Pressing both buttons on the side to force restart, nothing happens as it has no power
- When I press the Home Button the Apple logo flashes-but that's it
- Cleaned the charger and the back of the watch using a microfiber cloth
- Changed the charging brick and plugged directly to wall. I'm unable to use a different cable as no one else in the house owns an Apple Watch
- Let it charge for 30 minutes and tried #1 again-NOTHING
- Unpaired with my iPhone X and got an unpairing error. It's telling me to go to the settings on the watch
- Unable to pair with my watch
Right now I'm just very frustrated. Guess I'll set up an appointment and see what I'm told in the store.
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