How to hard reset an apple watch, series 9

I have a series 9 watch that stays with a black screen. I have had limited success with the hard reset, which gets the watch working, though it locks up again and goes to the black screen.

Posted on Apr 18, 2025 9:08 AM

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Posted on Apr 18, 2025 10:02 AM

If the force restart did not work, unpairing the watch would be the next step:

Unpair and erase your Apple Watch - Apple Support


In case this does not work either, it looks like a hardware issue, and the watch needs to be at least diagnosed by Apple or an Authorised Apple Service Provider:

Apple Watch Service and Repair - Apple Support

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Apr 18, 2025 10:02 AM in response to DNV5859

If the force restart did not work, unpairing the watch would be the next step:

Unpair and erase your Apple Watch - Apple Support


In case this does not work either, it looks like a hardware issue, and the watch needs to be at least diagnosed by Apple or an Authorised Apple Service Provider:

Apple Watch Service and Repair - Apple Support

Apple - Find Locations


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