Apple Watch freaking out

My watch won’t stop switching between the time screen, sos screen and the passcode screen over and over. I’ve tried to turn it off but it just turned back on by itself and keeps flashing between screens

Posted on Jan 30, 2023 10:45 PM

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Posted on Jan 31, 2023 1:04 AM

First force restart the Watch

i.e. 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.

 Then, although it may seem irrelevant, while it is restarting Force Restart the paired iphone   Force restart iPhone – Apple Support (UK)

Test it for a while. If it is still misbehaving... Unpair and set up again

 Unpair and erase your Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK)

and then

Set up your Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK)

If the forced restart fails or the setup fails or the symptoms continue, Contact Apple Support

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

and/or contact

Apple Support




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Jan 31, 2023 1:04 AM in response to Kstaramorous

First force restart the Watch

i.e. 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.

 Then, although it may seem irrelevant, while it is restarting Force Restart the paired iphone   Force restart iPhone – Apple Support (UK)

Test it for a while. If it is still misbehaving... Unpair and set up again

 Unpair and erase your Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK)

and then

Set up your Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK)

If the forced restart fails or the setup fails or the symptoms continue, Contact Apple Support

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

and/or contact

Apple Support




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