Apple Watch won't unlock after holding side buttons

My Apple Watch won’t unlock. I’ve held the two side buttons down and the Apple logo appears and then nothing? And watch is still locked, any ideas


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Original Title: Locked watch

Apple Watch SE, watchOS 10

Posted on Feb 26, 2026 6:49 PM

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Posted on Feb 27, 2026 12:03 AM

Does the watch charge, if connected the power adapter?

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


If it does, but it won't start up after a force restart, you will have to get the watch serviced:

Apple Service and Repair for Apple Watch - Apple Support



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Apple Watch won't unlock after holding side buttons

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