First, keep your Apple Watch close to your iPhone.
Then, ensure that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled on your iPhone.
If that doesnt work or something goes wrong, tryrebooting the Apple Watchand the iPhone.
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Press the same button to turn the watch on once it is off.
Once the phone is off, hold the power button until the Apple logo shows up.
The first thing you want to do is check the charging cable for cuts or splits.
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If you find any, consider changing the cable for a new one.
Second, verify that theApple Watch sits properly on the charger.
Although the magnetic charger in the box is durable, it might not survive a hard drop.
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Try charging the watch with a different charger to see where the problem lies.
Cleaning your watch, especially the lower surface where all the sensors are, may help.
Luckily, a few solutions have worked for users facing the issue.
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If the problem has emerged after applying a screen protector or a case, consider removing it.
Clean your fingers or remove the gloves before you hit it one more time.
Ifthe screen is stuckbecause the Watch has crashed, hold the Digital Crown and the side button.
When the Apple logo shows up, let go.
Once the watch reboots, the screen should work.
If youre still encountering the issue repeatedly while using an app, consider updating it or uninstalling it altogether.
Apple Watch automatically scans for available Wi-Fi networks.
Forgetting the wireless connection on your iPhoneand then re-pairing it while your Apple Watch is connected could also help.
Last, but not least, see if your watch supports the router’s frequency band.
Apple Watch Series 5 or earlier can’t connect to5 GHz networks, only to 2.4 GHz networks.
You must ensure that the Watch is on its charger and has at least 50% charge.
Next, check your Wi-Fi online grid for poor download speed.
If that doesn’t work, power cycle your Apple Watch and the paired iPhone.
Now, try updating the gear again.
Now, download and reinstall the file to see if the update goes through.
As a last resort, find out if the total available storage is less than the update’s size.
If an app isn’t opening, try relaunching the app.
Double-press the Digital Crown to open a list of active apps.
Locate the required app, swipe left, and hit the red cross icon.
Now, relaunch the app to see if it opens.
On the off-chance that the problem persists, delete the app and reinstall it.
Now, reinstall the app.
More often than not, the problems arise from a bug or an optimization issue.
For this, head to tweaks > Display & tweaks > Always On and turn off the feature.
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you’re able to also enable Low Power mode to extend the battery life.
Check out our full list oftips to make your Apple Watch last the longestit can.
Hence, amalfunctioning Digital Crownis every Apple Watch owner’s nightmare.
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If the Digital Crown is damaged, seeking repair is the right thing.
Download the Apple Support app and book an appointment at the nearest service center.
In scenarios like these, try the following fixes.
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Ensure that Fitness Tracking is active on your iPhone.
Turn it back on to resume activity tracking on the watch.
Applerecommendswearing the watch above the wrist bone, “toward the elbow, not your hand.”
Further, you should maintain a snug fit.
This ensures that the sensors on the back panel are in contact with the skin and take accurate readings.
Lastly, double-check that the relevant sensors are clean.
If you spot gaps in your heart rate data from a workout, this could be why.
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