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My Apple Watch won’t turn on

My Apple Watch won’t turn on

Posted on Sep 23, 2018 9:31 PM

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Posted on Sep 23, 2018 10:43 PM

Hello jlavariegs,


Thanks for using Apple discussions. Could be because the watch is dead and is not displaying a charging screen. Please follow these steps to see fi they help.


If your Apple Watch won't charge or you see a message on your watch that charging with this accessory isn't supported:

  1. Make sure that you plug the Apple Magnetic Charging Cable all the way into the USB Power Adapter, then make sut you plug the adapter all the way into a power outlet.
  2. Make sure that you're using the Apple Magnetic Charging Cable and the USB Power Adapter that came with your Apple Watch.
  3. Completely remove any plastic wrap from both sides of the charger.
  4. Make sure that the back of your Apple Watch and the magnetic charger are clean.
  5. Position the back of your Apple Watch on the charger. The charger's magnets align your Apple Watch, and you should see User uploaded file on the watch face.
  6. If your Apple Watch still won't charge, force it to restart. Press and hold both the side button and Digital Crown for at least 10 seconds, or until you see the Apple logo.
  7. Try a different Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Cable and a different USB Power Adapter. If your Apple Watch is out of power, you might need to wait a few minutes for User uploaded file to appear after you start charging your device.



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Sep 23, 2018 10:43 PM in response to jlavariegs

Hello jlavariegs,


Thanks for using Apple discussions. Could be because the watch is dead and is not displaying a charging screen. Please follow these steps to see fi they help.


If your Apple Watch won't charge or you see a message on your watch that charging with this accessory isn't supported:

  1. Make sure that you plug the Apple Magnetic Charging Cable all the way into the USB Power Adapter, then make sut you plug the adapter all the way into a power outlet.
  2. Make sure that you're using the Apple Magnetic Charging Cable and the USB Power Adapter that came with your Apple Watch.
  3. Completely remove any plastic wrap from both sides of the charger.
  4. Make sure that the back of your Apple Watch and the magnetic charger are clean.
  5. Position the back of your Apple Watch on the charger. The charger's magnets align your Apple Watch, and you should see User uploaded file on the watch face.
  6. If your Apple Watch still won't charge, force it to restart. Press and hold both the side button and Digital Crown for at least 10 seconds, or until you see the Apple logo.
  7. Try a different Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Cable and a different USB Power Adapter. If your Apple Watch is out of power, you might need to wait a few minutes for User uploaded file to appear after you start charging your device.



My Apple Watch won’t turn on

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