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Apple Watch Series 6 stuck in infinite boot loop

I was able to factory reset it at one point after letting it die, but other than that the apple logo just flashes over and over

Apple Watch Series 6

Posted on Nov 9, 2022 9:29 PM

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Posted on Nov 10, 2022 1:45 PM

Watch Boot Loop.


Step 1. Force Restart.


According to Apple:

To force restart your Apple Watch, press and hold both the side button and Digital Crown for at least 10 seconds, then release both buttons when you see the Apple logo ().



Step 2. Reset Watch.


How to reset your Apple Watch:



  1. Put your watch on its charger and keep it there until you complete these steps.
  2. Press and hold the side button until you see Power Off.
  3. Press and hold the Digital Crown until you see Erase all content and settings.
  4. Tap Reset, then tap Reset again to confirm.
  5. Wait for the process to finish, then set up your Apple Watch again. When asked, restore from a backup.


NOTE — Erasing all content and settings erases all media, data, and settings from your Apple Watch, but it does not remove Activation Lock. To remove Activation Lock, unpair the watch first. Before your watch is erased, a backup of its contents is created on your iPhone.


Need more help?


Click ▶︎ Apple Watch User Guide. 📖

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Nov 10, 2022 1:45 PM in response to BrendenC6

Watch Boot Loop.


Step 1. Force Restart.


According to Apple:

To force restart your Apple Watch, press and hold both the side button and Digital Crown for at least 10 seconds, then release both buttons when you see the Apple logo ().



Step 2. Reset Watch.


How to reset your Apple Watch:



  1. Put your watch on its charger and keep it there until you complete these steps.
  2. Press and hold the side button until you see Power Off.
  3. Press and hold the Digital Crown until you see Erase all content and settings.
  4. Tap Reset, then tap Reset again to confirm.
  5. Wait for the process to finish, then set up your Apple Watch again. When asked, restore from a backup.


NOTE — Erasing all content and settings erases all media, data, and settings from your Apple Watch, but it does not remove Activation Lock. To remove Activation Lock, unpair the watch first. Before your watch is erased, a backup of its contents is created on your iPhone.


Need more help?


Click ▶︎ Apple Watch User Guide. 📖

Apple Watch Series 6 stuck in infinite boot loop

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