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There is no guarantee that your Apple Watch will come out with a charge. However, many times it (Apple Watch) does come out with charge and it can vary from 1% to 100%. So, there is nothing to worry about if your Apple Watch doesn't come charged.
“I Got Dead Apple Watch!”
“I just got an Apple Watch from my phone provider. Usually with Apple Products, they come with some charge so you can get up and running right away. Mine came out of the box with the battery completely dead.”
– Reddit User
So this is not something new, many people have experienced it, and not even once does it not leave the dread. Apple Watches are already quite expansive as it is, so when you spent that much and find yourself looking at a dead smartwatch I can confirm how it feels. (Spoiler Alert: Not Good)
But.But.But.
There is nothing to fear. As it happens Apple Watches are not supposed to come out charged. If you have got one that was 100% charged then you are a lucky duck and it must feel nice being God’s favorite. If you didn’t it is completely and honestly fine. It doesn’t mean there is something wrong with your new smartwatch or that Apple scammed you (Thank you for giving me a nightmare Uncle).
What I’m trying to say here is that some people have also reported they got 56% charged or 70% charged. So like there is no fixed rule. You could get anything and it would be fine as long as your Apple Watch comes to life once you plug it in.
Just Charge Your New Apple Watch
Speaking from experience best you could do in a situation like the one we are discussing is to put your newly arrived Apple Watch to charge. Depending on what you have bought, use the charging cable that you have received with the box and plug it inside the adaptor. Apple doesn’t provide adaptors with smartwatches so you might have to use your iPhone’s, and before you begin to think about: No you can’t charge Apple Watch with iPhone.
Either way, there are other alternatives to charge Apple Watches too, but I’d suggest that if it’s a newly bought smartwatch you should always go for the safest option. Which in Apple’s case are always its own products. Unlike others, Apple just doesn’t fit well with third-party hardware.
After some time you would be able to switch on your smartwatch and get welcome by the iconic Apple logo.
How Much Time Would It Take To Charge Apple Watch?
It shouldn’t take you more than 2.5 hours to get to 100%. However, if it does, don’t freak out. Sometimes varying electric charges and depending on where you live changes in voltage could result in little uptime.
In no circumstances should you leave your smartwatch on charge for longer than 3 hours. Even if you see it has not reached three digits. It is not advisable to let it stay plugged. Failing to do so can cause permanent damage to your new Apple Watch battery.
Apple Watch NOT Responding At All!
In happenstance, your Apple Watch doesn’t respond at all, even after getting enough charge. You should seek the following options:
- Use another USB cable, adaptor, and charging plug.
- Make sure your Apple Watch is aligned with the magnetic charger to maximize the most efficient usage.
- Don’t use third-party hardware to charge your new Apple Watch. Keep things light and official. Apple doesn’t take kindly the third-party intervention.
- Contact support, at times it is possible that you might have received a faulty device. Given you’d have a warranty you could claim it and get a replacement.
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends, more often than not they are not charged. However, if you receive one which is charged you should still put it on for charge before using it.
Yes, you should charge your Apple Watch before opening it. It is good practice.
In order to ensure smooth sleep tracking your Apple Watch should be at least 30% charged when you go to bed.
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