How to remove a stuck Apple Watch band?

i think my apple watch band is backwards and now it is stuck, how do i remove it?


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Original Title: Stuck apple watch band

Posted on Nov 23, 2025 6:45 PM

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Posted on Nov 23, 2025 7:02 PM

The ONLY way to remove it is by pressing on the spring loaded lock tabs and sliding. There is no magic solution for a stuck band. If you happen to have some very light oil (like sewing machine oil) you might try dabbing a tiny, TINY dot on the slide. Using undo pressure will likely result in a broken band or watch.

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Nov 23, 2025 7:02 PM in response to smith527

The ONLY way to remove it is by pressing on the spring loaded lock tabs and sliding. There is no magic solution for a stuck band. If you happen to have some very light oil (like sewing machine oil) you might try dabbing a tiny, TINY dot on the slide. Using undo pressure will likely result in a broken band or watch.

How to remove a stuck Apple Watch band?

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