The most common cause is a failed or incomplete watchOS update. Other reasons might be corrupted files, not enough storage, or a low battery during important tasks. In this article, we will discuss several ways to solve this error.
1. Force Restart the Apple Watch
A quick reboot can often fix glitches causing the watch to freeze on the Apple logo. Force restarting removes temporary system errors by shutting down and restarting the software, allowing the device to boot correctly.
2. Ping the Apple Watch from the Watch App
If your Apple Watch isn’t responding, try using the Watch app on your iPhone to ping it. This can help reconnect the devices and might fix small connectivity or software problems stopping the watch from starting up properly.
3. Completely Drain the Apple Watch Battery
Allowing the Apple Watch battery to fully drain forces a hard reset, clearing temporary issues or stalled processes that might cause problems. Once the battery is fully depleted, the watch starts fresh when recharged, which can help fix startup issues.
4. Change Calendar and Time Zone Settings in the iPhone’s Watch App
Changing the calendar and time zone settings in the iPhone’s Watch app can fix sync problems that might stop the Apple Watch from starting up correctly. Wrong date or time settings can mess up how the watch talks to the iPhone, making it freeze during startup. Fixing these settings helps the devices sync up, which might help the watch start properly.
5. Reset the Apple Watch to Factory Defaults
Resetting your Apple Watch to factory settings erases all data and settings, removing any corrupted files or issues causing problems. This gives your watch a fresh start, fixing software conflicts that stop it from starting correctly.
5.1 Use the iCloud Website
5.2 Reset the Apple Watch Through the Watch App
5.3 Hard Reset the Apple Watch
While encountering an Apple Watch stuck on its logo can be distressing, the solutions provided above address a range of scenarios. If issues persist, it’s recommended to seek professional assistance from Apple support.
