The Worst Apple Watch Problems and How to Fix Them

August 21, 2020 Matt Mills Tips and Tricks, Wearables 0

The Apple Watch may be one of the most affordable and comprehensive smartwatches on the market, but it doesn’t always work as it should. We have realized this by participating in forums, seeking feedback, and gathering feedback on a host of everyday problems, glitches, and annoyances. If that’s the case for you, don’t let the Apple Watch frustrate you; We have tips to help you deal with some of the Apple Watch problems, and we also tell you if there is no solution. Also, it would not be a bad idea to take a look at our summary of the best tricks to get more out of your watch. Here are some of the Apple Watch problems and how to fix them.

Worst Apple Watch Problems and How to Fix Them

Problem: The material under the Apple Watch is uncomfortable

It’s not a problem everyone has, but for some people, the area of skin that comes in direct contact with the sensors on their Apple Watch can be itchy and uncomfortable, especially after wearing it for a while.

Unfortunately, there is no real way to fix this as it appears to be a skin sensitivity issue. However, there are some ways to prevent it from having such a strong impact.

Alternative solutions:

-Loosen the strap of your Apple Watch. Sometimes the problem can be caused by sweat getting trapped between the skin and the sensors, effectively reducing the skin’s ability to breathe. Loosen the strap a bit and the extra slack will allow your skin to breathe a little better, and probably won’t affect the sensors on your Apple Watch too much either.
-Take a scheduled break from your Apple Watch every day. Give your watch time to recharge and your skin to recover too. If your symptoms are mild, just a little time off can prevent the irritation from returning.
-If it is the strap that causes you discomfort, try to change it for one made of a different material

Problem: Apple Watch doesn’t work when you lift your wrist

Sarah, one of our readers, kindly contacted us to explain this problem and how to fix it, and there is also a discussion on this topic on the Apple support forum. The problem is that the screen of the Apple Watch is not coming to life as it usually happens when people raise their wrist or make a flick with it.

Possible solutions:

-Start with the Watch app on your iPhone by going to My Watch (tab)> General> Wake Screen and make sure Wake Screen on Wrist Raise is activated.

-This could also be because your Apple Watch is in Theater Mode . If so, then you should see the theater icon at the top of the screen, which are two skins. To turn it off, simply press the digital crown to bring the screen to life and then swipe up from the bottom to access the Control Center and scroll down to find and tap the Theater Mode icon.

Problem: light escapes from the edges of the Apple Watch Series 4 screen

We’ve seen a lot of discussion on Reddit, the MacRumors forum, and the Apple support forum, about the light escaping from the Apple Watch Series 4 screen. If you’re in a dark environment and it dimmed, it’s You may notice that one side of your Apple Watch screen is brighter than the other, and appears yellow. This is not really a light leak, because the screen is OLED, but it seems to be a problem with gray images.

Solution:

Unfortunately, there is no way you can fix this problem yourself, so you should report the problem to Apple and order a replacement watch. Do not try to open or move the screen, because that will void the warranty.

Problem : Messages on Apple Watch are seen as “unread”

Some people report an annoying issue where they read messages on their iPhone, but those messages keep showing up as ‘unread’ on their Apple Watch. There is a comment thread about it on the MacRumors forum. This glitch mostly seems to be triggered when people switch to a new iPhone.

Possible solutions:

– Close the Messages application on your iPhone, then turn off both devices (your iPhone and your Apple Watch) by holding down the power button, and sliding to Power Off. Once done, turn on your iPhone first, then your Apple Watch, and they should sync successfully.

– If that doesn’t work, follow Apple’s official guide on how to unpair your Apple Watch from your phone, and then how to set up your Apple Watch again, to see if that succeeds in syncing both devices properly again.

– If you have a new iPhone, you should also refer to Apple’s detailed instructions to change the sync of your Apple Watch to a new phone.

Problem : the screen detaches from the watch body

Multiple sources have confirmed that the Apple Watch sometimes experiences an issue where the full screen pops out of the watch case.

This problem was recently highlighted on Twitter , with many Apple Watch owners sharing images of their watch with separate displays, and complaints about this situation date back to at least September 2015. It appears that the problem is due to the battery. As it ages, it swells, taking up more space in the Apple Watch’s tiny innards and forcing the screen outward. Oddly enough, having the screen loose doesn’t seem to interfere with the performance of the watch, and there are videos showing that it continues to work.

Most of the complaints seem to come from Apple Watch Series 0 owners, but there are a few examples of Series 3 watches that also encountered this problem, so any Apple Watch model is likely to have a chance of experiencing this. particular defect.

Solution:

Take your watch to your nearest Apple store, or contact Apple support. Because the failure is battery related, Apple will honor the warranty in most cases, unless you have tried to repair it yourself or it is some other failure that is not covered. The company has even extended the warranty period to three years for many of the Apple Watch models, to cover this particular flaw.

Problem: Apple Watch won’t connect to LTE

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This seems to be a recurring situation in the LTE phones of the Apple Watch: the problems of connection to the cellular networks. Apple publicly acknowledged this issue a couple of years ago and said it would roll out a fix with an update in September 2017. Apple officially addressed the issue in the WatchOS 4.0.1 update, explaining that it had to do with the watch struggling with the transition between wifi and cellular. The update prevented the Apple Watch from joining unauthenticated Wi-Fi networks, and it was also reported to fix LTE connectivity issues for some people, though for others the problem didn’t go away even after the update.

Solutions:

– Update your Apple Watch software. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone and go to General> Software Update.

– If that doesn’t work, you can try setting up your cell plan again. Open the Apple Watch app and go to the My Watch tab, then tap the i next to Carrier, and then choose Remove. You can then add your cell phone plan again in Add a New Plan, and then you must reactivate and restart your Apple Watch.

– Some people have reported that the problem was specifically with AT&T, and that their LTE data worked normally once AT&T restarted their calling service. If that’s your company, you can call AT&T customer service, or go to one of their stores in person.

– If none of these solutions work, contact Apple.

Problem: connection error with iPhone

After turning the Apple Watch back on, or after using Airplane mode, the Apple Watch may give you an error that appears as No iPhone . If this happens to you, the best way to deal with this situation is to let your Apple Watch and your iPhone meet again.

Possible solutions:

  • Start by making sure Airplane mode is turned off on both your watch and iPhone, and that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are turned on.
  • To restart your Apple Watch, press and hold the side button until you see the Power off slider. Slide the Power off slider to the right and when Apple Watch is off, turn it back on by pressing and holding the side button until you see the Apple logo.
  • To restart iPhone X, press and hold the Side button and the volume button until the Slide to Power control appears. To restart iPhone 8 or earlier, press and hold the Sleep / Wake button until the Slide to Power button appears. The sleep / wake button is on the right side or at the top if you have an iPhone 5s or earlier.
  • Use the Control Center on your Apple Watch to verify your connection.
  • If all else fails, you can try unpairing your devices and pairing them again.

Problem: the digital crown does not work

Sometimes Apple Watch users report that the digital crown on the Apple Watch is unresponsive. There are a few things you can try to do to alleviate this problem.

Possible solutions:

  • Try to follow the official Apple guide on how to unpair your Apple Watch and then how to set up your Apple Watch. If you are experiencing a software glitch, this can certainly help you.
  • If you have a problem where the crown feels stuck or cannot move smoothly, then you may need to clean the watch. Follow Apple’s instructions on how to clean your Apple Watch.
  • If none of these solutions work, contact Apple.

Problem: Bluetooth won’t connect or disconnects frequently

Here are a couple of different possible glitches at play. Some people find that their Apple Watch disconnects from their iPhone, even when they are close. Others have Bluetooth issues when trying to use headphones for running or exercising. There are a few different things you can try to get Bluetooth working again.

Alternative solutions:

  • Proximity is important for Bluetooth, and different devices have different ranges. Some people report better performance after changing the device they were wearing to the same side of their body as the Apple Watch. You can also try switching your Apple Watch to the other wrist. Such a small change in distance really shouldn’t make a difference, but it’s worth a try.
  • If the problem is with Bluetooth headphones and music streaming, sync your playlist to your Apple Watch and turn off Bluetooth on your iPhone. This should allow your music to play seamlessly and without annoying disconnections, and you can still sync your run or workout data at the end of the session.

Possible fixes:

  • If the problem is related to your iPhone, try turning airplane mode on and off again on your phone. Alternatively, you can go to Settings> Bluetooth and turn it off, then wait a few seconds and turn it on again.
  • Press and hold the side button on your Apple Watch until the slider appears, then drag Power off to the right. To turn it back on, press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears.
  • If the iPhone is giving you trouble, try unpairing it. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. Tap Apple Watch> Unpair Apple Watch> Unpair . It might take a while. Once done, configure the connection again.
  • Your last resort is to erase all content and settings on your Apple Watch. Head to Settings> General> Reset> Erase all content and settings. Once done, you will need to pair your Apple Watch with your iPhone and other devices again.

Problem: poor battery life

Battery life is definitely one of the Apple Watch’s main weaknesses, but in general it should allow you to go at least a day before needing to recharge. If you find that your Apple Watch’s battery is draining suspiciously fast, you may have a problem.

Alternative solutions:

  • You can choose to put your Apple Watch in power reserve mode so that it only shows the time. Press and hold the side button on your Apple Watch until the sliders appear, then drag to Power Reserve to the right.
  • Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone and go to Notifications . Turn off everything you don’t need.
  • Head to Settings> Brightness> text size on your Apple Watch and lower the brightness.
  • On your Apple Watch, go to Settings> General> Wake Screen and turn off the Wake Screen by lifting your wrist. You can also do this in the Apple Watch app on your iPhone via General> Wake Screen .
  • Buy a battery-powered Apple Watch strap.
  • Turn off the heart rate sensor by opening the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, tapping Training, and then turning on Power Saving Mode .

Possible solutions:

  • Try updating your watch to the latest version of WatchOS.
  • If you’ve signed up for the WatchOS beta, that could be the reason for the problem. Some have said that just pairing the watch is a problem!
  • Just turn it off and on again. Press and hold the side button on your Apple Watch until the slider appears, then drag Power off to the right. To turn it back on, press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears.
  • Perhaps an application is causing problems. Try to uninstall everything you don’t need. Press and hold the Apple Watch screen until the app icons start to shake, then choose the app you want to get rid of and tap Remove App . Don’t worry, this process will not uninstall the application on your iPhone. You can also get rid of the apps on your Apple Watch by opening the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, tapping on any app you don’t want, and turning off Show app on Apple Watch .
  • The last thing you can try is to erase all the content and settings on your Apple Watch. Head to Settings> General> Reset> Erase all content and settings . Once this is done, you will have to pair your Apple Watch with your iPhone and other devices again.