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User profile for user: mickhartzell
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My watch has a black face (shows nothing). Pressing the side button shows the time and a red lightening bolt. Nothing else happens. Cannot force reset.

Why does the watch show only the time and a red lightening bolt?

Posted on Apr 8, 2021 11:13 AM

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User profile for user: javaliga
javaliga
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Posted on Apr 8, 2021 11:57 AM

You are in Power Reserve Mode. See: the 'Use Power Reserve' section in:

Check your battery and charge your Apple Watch - Apple Support

What series watch do you have?

Find out what to do if your Apple Watch Series 5 or Apple Watch SE is in Power Reserve and won’t charge.

or:

If your Apple Watch won't charge or it won't turn on - Apple Support



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User profile for user: javaliga
javaliga
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Apr 8, 2021 11:57 AM in response to mickhartzell

You are in Power Reserve Mode. See: the 'Use Power Reserve' section in:

Check your battery and charge your Apple Watch - Apple Support

What series watch do you have?

Find out what to do if your Apple Watch Series 5 or Apple Watch SE is in Power Reserve and won’t charge.

or:

If your Apple Watch won't charge or it won't turn on - Apple Support



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My watch has a black face (shows nothing). Pressing the side button shows the time and a red lightening bolt. Nothing else happens. Cannot force reset.

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