How To Fix Apple Watch Charging: A Comprehensive Guide?
To troubleshoot and fix an Apple Watch that's not charging, follow these comprehensive steps:
Ensure your Apple Watch and charger are free of physical damage and debris.
- Clean the charging contacts on the back of your Apple Watch and the charger.
Use Apple's official magnetic charger or a certified third-party charger.
Check if Optimized Battery Charging (a feature that doesn't allow the watch to charge fully to extend battery health) is enabled. To disable this feature:
- Go to Settings > Battery > Battery Health, and toggle off 'Optimized Battery Charging'.
Restart your Apple Watch by pressing and holding both the side button and Digital Crown for at least 10 seconds, or until the Apple logo appears.
Make sure your Apple Watch and its software are up to date.
Force restart your Apple Watch if it still won't charge:
- Press and hold the side button and the Digital Crown together for at least 10 seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
Use Apple-certified or genuine Apple charging cables and power adapters, and make sure they're plugged in correctly.
If your Apple Watch still won't charge or turn on after trying these steps:
- Drain the battery completely (leaving the watch on its charger turned off to deplete the battery).
- When the battery is completely drained, place the watch back on the charger and allow it to charge until it reaches a full charge.
- If the issue persists, contact Apple Support or visit a certified repair store for further assistance.
Remember that charging issues could be software-related problems such as Low Power Mode on watchOS 9 and later, or hardware issues, which usually require professional help. Always follow the official troubleshooting guidelines from Apple's'
If none of these steps work and you believe the problem may be hardware-related, book an appointment with an authorized Apple service provider or Apple Support for further assistance.