Brand new Apple Watch SE won’t charge or hard reset right out of the box

All I get when putting it on the charger is an Apple logo and that’s it. It won’t charge and won’t do a hard reset. Did I get a busted watch brand new?

Apple Watch SE

Posted on Aug 1, 2023 6:16 PM

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javaliga

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Aug 1, 2023 6:23 PM in response to Jsbennett20

I suggest you take it back where you bought it and try to get a refund or exchange.

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