why my Iwatch 3 won't charge, ?

display show red bolt lighting and not changing into green


Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 8

Posted on Sep 5, 2023 03:15 AM

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Posted on Sep 5, 2023 04:29 AM

Red lightning means you ran the battery down to reserve power mode, one step before extinction.

Leave it on charge overnight. Try another USB power source, maybe borrow another charging puck, but in the end you may need a new battery or a new watch.

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