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fading red Apple logo when trying to charge

My watch has been off for several months I’m trying to use it again , however when I plug it in it turns the white apple logo on then fades into a red Apple ? Any ideas how to fix it

Apple Watch, watchOS 4

Posted on Nov 29, 2019 3:59 PM

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Posted on Nov 29, 2019 4:10 PM

Leave it on the charger for at least 2-3 hours. If it doesn't change, then the battery is probably ruined. A lithium-ion battery with no charge for an extended period of time, or not stored with a minimum charge will fail. You would need to have the device serviced after that.

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fading red Apple logo when trying to charge

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