My Apple Watch won’t charge

Hi there! My watch won’t charge. When I put it on to the same charging setup that I have been using, a new image appears; a greenlightning flash with the cable zigzagging down the screen. However, after a few seconds, the green light turns to red. Problem started when I was in the pool and I tried to select an app but couldn’t do so. I didn’t get the water in the watch symbol. Any help would be gratefully received.

Apple Watch Series 2, watchOS 6

Posted on Jul 1, 2025 10:30 PM

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Jul 2, 2025 12:21 AM in response to Apicot

Sorry, this looks like water got into your watch. Depending on the age and use, the water resistance of an Apple Watch will diminish over time and the seals inside the watch will lose their function.

Water damage can not be fixed.

About Apple Watch water resistance - Apple Support


Only a few models of the Apple Watch Series 2 can be serviced by Apple due to the age of the watch:

Apple Watch Service and Repair - Apple Support


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