Is your Apple Watch bricked? This is a common issue. It refers to when your Apple Watch is unresponsive and doesn’t turn on, making it similar to a brick in a way, as there’s nothing you can do with it.
Fortunately, even if your Apple Watch is bricked, there are some things you can do to try to restore it. Read on to learn how.
Identifying the Causes of a Bricked Apple Watch
There are a few reasons your Apple Watch might become bricked. Sometimes, it’s due to battery issues. The first thing to do is make sure that the Apple Watch’s battery is not dead. Try charging it. If it doesn’t charge, try using a different charger, charging cable, and power outlet to make sure that the issue is not due to a faulty charger or outlet.
Sometimes, software errors and hardware malfunctions can also cause an Apple Watch to get bricked. For example, a watchOS update that got interrupted can cause your watch to get bricked.
Cleaning Your Apple Watch and Magnetic Charger
If you are using a magnetic charger, the charging problems can sometimes be caused by dust or debris blocking the charger and preventing the watch from charging properly. Make sure to clean the Apple Watch and the charger with a lint-free cloth. You can make it a little damp with isopropyl alcohol or eyeglass cleaning solution to help clean up the dust.
How to Force Restart Your Apple Watch
If you’ve cleaned your magnetic charger and tried all of the other tips I mentioned to identify charging issues, such as trying a different power outlet, it’s time to try something else. Force restarting a bricked Apple Watch often fixes it.
First, though, head to the Find My app or sign into icloud.com/find and remove the Apple Watch from your list of devices to unpair it from your account. Once you have done that, you can reset the watch completely.
To fix an unresponsive Apple Watch by force restarting it, follow these steps:
- Hold down the side button and digital crown at the same time for 10 seconds.
- An Apple logo will appear. Release the buttons when it does and wait a couple of seconds.
- Hold down the side button alone for around 20 seconds until you see the Erase All Settings prompt.
- Click on the green check button to confirm.
Checking Accessibility Settings to Resolve Bricking Issues
It could be that your Apple Watch isn’t even bricked. It’s possible that you turned on VoiceOver and Screen Curtain. Screen Curtain can be turned on when VoiceOver is turned on. VoiceOver allows you to use your watch with your voice, and Screen Curtain is an added measure that turns off your screen when VoiceOver is activated.
It’s useful when you’re in a public place and don’t want people to see your watch’s display. It puts a metaphorical curtain over your screen, so at first glance, it may seem as if the watch is not working.
You can turn off Screen Curtain and restore the display by following these steps:
- Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
- Click on My Watch.
- Navigate to Accessibility > VoiceOver > Screen Curtain and turn Screen Curtain off.
When to Seek Professional Help for a Bricked Apple Watch
If none of these tips help, you need to contact an authorized Apple service center and get your watch looked at. Your watch may need a new battery or a more in-depth analysis. Apple technicians will be able to tell you if it’s possible to recover your Apple Watch.
Conclusion
If your Apple Watch is bricked, don’t despair. It may still be possible to fix your bricked Apple Watch. Often, by resolving charging issues or resetting your Apple Watch, you can restore it. If that doesn’t work, bring it to an authorized service center for help.
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