Are you doing a workout and when you tried to track your workout, you found your Apple Watch frozen on the time display? Oh no, what to do now? Wait, dear, don’t panic; we are here to guide you. In this guide, I will help you with a quick fix and show you how to simply restart and force restart your Apple Watch.
Glitches and slowdowns can plague even the best technology. If your Apple Watch seems less responsive lately, a simple restart might be the magic bullet you need. Here’s how to breathe new life into your smartwatch in 2024.
How To Force Restart Your Apple Watch
Standard Apple Watch Restart:
- Press and hold the side button on your Apple Watch until you see the power off sliders appear on the screen.
- Swipe the “Power Off” slider to the right.
- Once the watch turns off completely, press and hold the side button again until you see the Apple logo.
Force Restart Apple Watch (if standard restart fails):
Note: Use a forced restart only if your Apple Watch is unresponsive and the standard method doesn’t work.
- Press and hold both the side button and the Digital Crown simultaneously for at least 10 seconds.
- Don’t let go until you see the Apple logo appear on the screen.
- Your Apple Watch will restart automatically.
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That’s all from our side. Feel free to contact us if you encounter any problems while following these steps. Make sure your Apple Watch is charged before attempting a restart, especially if it’s unresponsive. If you’re still facing issues after restarting, consider unpairing and repairing your Apple Watch with your iPhone. Refer to Apple’s official guide for detailed instructions on unpairing [Apple Support].