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boot loop, original apple watch, dead for over a year

I have an original apple watch that I left off for about a year and now when I charge it up it is stuck in a boot loop. It only tried to boot when it is on the charger. I have tried pressing both buttons but to no avail

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Posted on Jul 30, 2022 9:14 PM

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Posted on Aug 1, 2022 7:00 AM

If the Watch has been sitting in an uncharged state for a year, the battery may be permanently damaged. Leave it on the charger for a couple of hours. Then, see if anything here helps:


Restart your Apple Watch - Apple Support


If your Apple Watch won't charge or it won't turn on - Apple Support

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boot loop, original apple watch, dead for over a year

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