Your smartwatch screen is frozen or not responding to touches
Restart your watch. That fixes a frozen screen Every time. Hold the power button until you see the power menu, then choose Restart. If that doesn't work, make sure the screen isn't locked.
A frozen smartwatch screen just needs a restart. We'll restart the watch, check if the screen is locked, and make sure nothing is stuck in the background. That fixes it almost immediately.
Risk: Medium
⏱ 3–5 minutes
Beginner
⚡ Before you start
- ✓Have your watch nearby with enough battery to power on
- ✓Know where the power button or crown is on your specific watch model
- ✓Wear your watch on your wrist during the testing process
Fix-IT-Bot will walk you through each step, just tap, no typing needed.
Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Not holding the power button long enough to bring up the menu
- Not waiting long enough for the watch to restart
- Assuming the watch is broken when it just needs a restart
Signs you need professional help
- If the watch won't restart. If restarting doesn't fix the frozen screen. If the touchscreen is physically damaged. Get in touch and we can check if hardware repair is needed.
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