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Apple Watch Series 3 Stuck On The Apple Logo? The Fix!
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You attempted to turn on your Apple Watch, but it seems to have frozen while booting up.It can be difficult to know what to do when this happens, since many of the Apple Watch’s controls rely on being able to see and use the items it displays.Today, I’ll show you what to do if your Apple Watch Series 3 is stuck on the Apple Logo.When your smartwatch can’t even display the time, what’s the point of having spent all that money on it?If your Apple Watch Series 3 is stuck on the Apple logo, try not to let your frustration build too quickly.
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Repair Your Apple Watch With Apple
If you’ve tried every other troubleshooting step and you still haven’t been able to resolve the problem, the safest thing to do is go directly to Apple. Giving a professional the opportunity to diagnose and repair your device is your best option for keeping the problem from worsening.
There are a few way to get in touch with Apple about repairs. If you’re willing to go out to an Apple Store:
- Set up an appointment at your local Genius Bar.
- Bring your Apple Watch in for a free diagnosis and repair quote!
If you’d prefer a mail-in repair service:
- Visit Apple’s support website.
- Look in to Apple’s mail-in repair servicing options.
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Hard Reset Your Apple Watch
When an Apple Watch malfunctions, sometimes a hard reset is all it takes to repair it. While this might not be a permanent solution, it’s a quick and easy measure to take before getting too deep into the repair process.
- Press and hold the Digital Crown and Side button simultaneously.
- Continue holding both buttons until the Apple logo appears, then let go.
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Get Rid Of The Apple Logo With Find My Apple Watch
Find My Apple Watch helps you locate your Apple Watch when you lose it. While this feature was designed to help reunite Apple users with their devices, it can fix minor software glitches, like when your Apple Watch is stuck on the Apple logo.
- Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
- Tap All Watches in the upper left-hand corner of the screen.
- Tap the information button (lowercase “i” in a circle) to the right of your Apple Watch
- Select Find My Apple Watch.
- Use your Apple ID to log into Find My iPhone.
- Tap Play Sound.
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Erase All Content And Settings On Your Apple Watch
We recommend this as a last resort for Apple Watch home repair. It’s possible that a deeper software issue is what’s causing the problem on your Apple Watch. By erasing all content and settings, we can erase the software problem completely.
- Open Settings on your Apple Watch.
- Tap General.
- Tap Reset.
- Tap Erase All Content And Settings.
- Enter your passcode when prompted.
- Tap Erase All to confirm.
- Pair your Apple Watch to your iPhone again.
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