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Apple Watch Digital Crown isn’t responding

How to remove water lock from Apple Watch if Digital Crown is not responding?

Posted on Jul 31, 2022 7:22 AM

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Jul 31, 2022 7:37 AM in response to Romeo7878

Based on your situation, I recommend service.


Service Checklist:



Click ▶︎ Apple Watch Service. ⚛️



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Click ▶︎ Check Repair Status. 🔧

Jul 31, 2022 7:29 AM in response to Romeo7878

If the crown isn't working then you would have to remove your device from icloud.com through a browser and then re-pair and set it up from scratch,it would easier if you got the watched fixed though.

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Jul 31, 2022 7:44 AM in response to Romeo7878

To unpair and erase watch and remove Activation Lock

From a web browser,sign in to iCloud.com with your Apple ID.

Go to Find iPhone.

Click All Devices at the top of the screen.

Click your Apple Watch.

Click Erase [device]. Select Next until the device is erased.

Click Remove from Account.

Apple Watch Digital Crown isn’t responding

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