Apple Watch Series 3 stuck on a bootloop, not holding charge

So I got a hand me down Apple Watch Series 3, it’s stuck in a boot loop, as in apple logo comes on then fades away in red, sometimes it doesn’t do that, I tried to force reset it holding the crown and the button, didn’t do anything, once a red exclamation mark did show up, then it went away, sometimes the bootloop varies, it lasts like 1s or 5s or even like 15s, I left it in the charger for like 30 mins, but it heated up a lot, this is the stainless steel version of the watch

Apple Watch Series 3

Posted on Apr 20, 2025 11:02 AM

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Posted on Apr 20, 2025 1:05 PM

Has the battery ever been replaced by Apple?

Depending on the age and use of the watch, the battery might be at the end of the usable lifetime and can not be charged anymore.

Apple can still replace the battery, if there is no other damage. You can get an estimate for the service on this Apple page: Apple Watch Service and Repair - Apple Support



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Apr 20, 2025 1:05 PM in response to nidulaKethmin

Has the battery ever been replaced by Apple?

Depending on the age and use of the watch, the battery might be at the end of the usable lifetime and can not be charged anymore.

Apple can still replace the battery, if there is no other damage. You can get an estimate for the service on this Apple page: Apple Watch Service and Repair - Apple Support



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