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Got an Apple Watch that is turned off and you want it to turn on, or perhaps you found an Apple Watch that is off and you want to turn it on to help return it to its owner? Turning on the Apple Watch is super easy but if you’ve new to the device you may be unfamiliar with the process.
When the Apple Watch is on, the watch face will appear if you tap on the screen or press a side button. You can also turn off Apple Watch by using the same button. If the Apple Watch does not turn on and you pressed and held the side button, it’s possible the watch battery is dead and out of an available charge. The Apple Watch uses a magnetic charger that comes with Apple Watch, or a Qi wireless charger, so you could use either of those to charge the battery before attempting to power on the watch if need be. Updated on October 9, 2022 If your Apple Watch doesn't turn on, a few issues could be causing the problem. A dark screen doesn't mean disaster. Most problems can
be solved quickly, even if you already tried charging your Apple Watch overnight. How to Fix It When an Apple Watch Is Not Charging The most common reason for the Apple Watch display to go dark and the watch to become unresponsive is a battery issue. Unless you've been wearing the Apple Watch all day and depleted the battery, the first troubleshooting step you should perform is a forced restart. You don't want to wait a half-hour or more for the watch to charge if that isn't the problem. The Apple Watch may have experienced a software issue, or you may have accidentally triggered a mode that caused the watch to go dark. A forced restart forces the device to turn off. When you turn on the Apple Watch, almost any problem except a dead battery will be resolved. Hold down the Apple Watch crown, which is the dial that spins on the side, and the small button just below the crown
simultaneously. Continue tohold down both buttons until you see the Apple logo appear on the screen. This signifies the Apple Watch is restarting. The watch should restart within 10 seconds, but keep both buttons down for at least 30 seconds before giving up on the force restart. In some rare cases, the process can take up to 30 seconds. If your Apple Watch turns on, you should be set. However, if your Apple Watch is frozen and only the time displays when you click the crown, skip down to the directions on how to fix a Power Reserve problem. Charge the Apple WatchThis might sound like a no-brainer, but just because you think you are charging your watch doesn't mean the watch is charging. If your Apple Watch turns off at the end of the day, it is likely a battery depletion issue. However, if you have problems in the morning or afternoon, your Apple Watch may not be getting enough battery power when it is charging.
Check the Apple Watch SettingsThe Apple Watch display can also be turned off via an accessibility feature called Screen Curtain. This feature is part of the VoiceOver assistance for the visually impaired. When VoiceOver is turned on, the watch is operated by sound rather than sight. If you performed a force restart, charged your phone, and inspected the charging station to no avail, check the Apple Watch settings to ensure VoiceOver is turned off. You don't need your watch for this.
Rule Out Power Reserve ModeApple Watch has a Power Reserve mode similar to the low power mode for the iPhone, except that it is more extreme than the iPhone version. The Apple Watch shuts down almost all functionality when in Power Reserve mode, and the screen goes dark. When you press the crown button, the watch briefly displays the time before going dark again. To exit from Power Reserve mode, restart the watch. To do this, hold down the side button (not the crown) until the Apple logo appears. If this doesn't work, hold down both the crown and the side button to perform a force restart. How is PowerReserve mode activated? The Apple Watch prompts you when it gets down to 10 percent of battery power. The screen makes it easy to turn on the power-saving mode accidentally. You can also turn it on if you tap the battery icon in the Apple Watch Control Center and tap Power Reserve at the bottom of the next screen. Open the Control Center by swiping up on the watch face of the Apple Watch. FAQ
Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Why is my Apple Watch not turning on?The first thing to do when your Apple Watch won't turn on is perform a hard reset. Simultaneously press and hold the Digital Crown and the Side button for about 10-15 seconds. When the Apple logo appears on your Apple Watch, release both buttons. Your Apple Watch will turn back on shortly after.
What button do you push to turn on Apple Watch?Turn on your Apple Watch: Hold down the side button until the Apple logo appears.
How do I turn on my Apple Watch manually?To turn on your Apple Watch, press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears.
How long does it take for an Apple Watch to turn on?Yes, turning on the Apple Watch takes about 2 minutes to fully turn on, this is normal, I just tested this myself this morning.
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