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Gmarobbie
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Apple Watch SE not holding charge

my apple watch SE(second generation) isnt holding a charge for even a whole day. what should I do?

Posted on Nov 5, 2026 3:25 PM

2 replies

tillu_code
User level: Level 4 (2,112 points)

Nov 5, 2026 10:28 PM in response to Gmarobbie

Adding a few things to check with the article above:

  1. On the watch go to Settings > Battery > Battery Health and look at Maximum Capacity. Under 80 percent means the battery is worn and Apple can replace it.
  2. 2. Settings > General > Background App Refresh, turn off for apps you do not need. Also turn off Always On display to test.
  3. 3. On the iPhone Watch app > My Watch > General > turn off Wake Screen on Wrist Raise if you do not need it.
  4. 4. Restart the watch, and update watchOS if an update shows.

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256389476