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Watch is fully charged yet face is black

Watch is fully charged yet face is black. If i hold down on the stylus long enough the red lightening bolt and the time show up in the upper right corner. I cannot power down the watch by holding in the side button. Any ideas?


Apple Watch Series 6, watchOS 7

Posted on Apr 16, 2021 10:28 AM

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Posted on Apr 16, 2021 11:27 AM

It sounds like your watch is in Power Reserve mode. See the 'Use Power Reserve' section in:

Check your battery and charge your Apple Watch - Apple Support

Also see:

If your Apple Watch won't charge or it won't turn on - Apple Support

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Watch is fully charged yet face is black

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