Fix Apple Watch stuck on charging screen

Apple Watch is one of the most popular smart watch lines today, especially among Apple fans. Apple Watches often have a large amount of battery for users to comfortably use for a long time. But no matter how large the battery capacity is, you still need to charge the device to 'recharge' the watch. Charging the battery is very simple, however some users encounter an extremely annoying problem: Apple Watch gets stuck on the charging screen. Don't worry too soon when you see this snake screen. Please apply the tips shared by TipsMake below to solve the problem.

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Instructions on how to fix when Apple Watch is stuck on the charging screen

Apple Watch showing the image of a snake is not a strange phenomenon to users. However, it would be worrying if the Apple Watch gets stuck on the charging screen and keeps displaying this snake image even though you have waited for a long time. There are many reasons for this situation and below are some ways for you to handle it.

Check the charger for Apple Watch again

First, users need to check if their charger is charging the Apple Watch for any problems? Admin recommends that you use a genuine Apple charger to ensure battery charging without any problems. You can use the Magnetic Charging Cable or USB-C Magnetic Fast Charging Cable that comes with the Apple Watch that iFan is using. In case of using a 3rd party charging dock, users should use the included cable included with Apple Watch.

: Users should completely remove the plastic wrap from both sides of the charger. At the same time, clean the back of the Apple Watch and the magnetic charger. Because too much dust and dirt can also be the reason why battery charging is hindered. If you're stuck on the snake screen, try repositioning the back of your Apple Watch on the charger.

It is possible that the charger you are using for your Apple Watch and the USB Power Adapter are damaged. Try changing to a different charger for the device to see if the battery charging problem is fixed? In addition, you should check the power source to make sure the power source is stable, do not charge via laptop in this case.

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Be patient when charging your Apple Watch

If you see a red snake charging icon, it's likely that your device is running low on power. Therefore, be patient and leave it plugged in for at least 30 minutes. Your Apple Watch needs some time to recover power. Therefore, plug in your Apple Watch and check the charger again to make sure your Apple Watch is charging stably.

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Force restart Apple Watch

One of the effective solutions to fix the problem of being stuck at the snake charging screen. This is to force your Apple Watch device to restart. However, before that, try restarting your smart watch as usual to see if that solves the problem? If restarting doesn't work, here's how to force your Apple Watch to restart:

1. Step 1: Press and hold the Digital Crown and the side button of the Apple Watch at the same time.
2. Step 2: Wait about 10 seconds until the Apple Watch logo appears, then release both buttons.

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Above are some solutions when Apple Watch is stuck on the charging screen. If the above solutions do not help you solve the problem. It's better to ask a qualified technician at a reputable warranty center or repair address!

Micah Soto

Update 17 January 2024