Apple confirms the Apple Watch Series 5 and Apple Watch SE may have a charging failure, which will provide free repairs

Today (February 16), Apple just released the watchOS 7.3.1 update for the Apple Watch Series 5 and Apple Watch SE, with the main purpose being to fix a bug that prevented both devices from being able to charge the battery once turned on. Power Reserve mode.

If you did not know, Power Reserve is a feature that allows optimal battery life on Apple Watch. At this point, you can still see the time but cannot access other watch features, suspending data exchange with the iPhone.

Apple says only “very small numbers” of Apple Watch Series 5 and Apple Watch SE users experience an error “unable to charge after turning on Power Reserve. To check if your Apple Watch is affected. No, place the watch in the charging dock you use often, then wait at least 30 minutes.

If your Apple Watch is not charging within 30 minutes, you need to contact Apple Support to schedule a repair. Of course, Apple will also check to see if your Apple Watch qualifies for a free repair.

Currently, users can download the watchOS 7.3.1 update via the Watch app on iPhone by going to General Settings => Software Update . Before the update, Apple Watch needs to have at least 50% battery, be placed on a charging pad, and kept close to the iPhone.