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Try these solutions to keep your Apple Watch from locking up
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Does your Apple Watch keep locking randomly? This is a frustrating issue, especially when your watch is locking when you don't want it to be. In this article, we'll go over 8 things you can try to keep your Apple Watch from locking when you don't want it to.
Reasons Your Apple Watch Keeps Locking
- Disable wrist detection to keep your watch from locking when it's off your wrist.
- A loose wristband can make your watch think it's been removed.
- If your watch's sensor is dirty, it can interfere with the connection, causing it to lock.
Steps
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Turn off wrist detection to keep your Apple Watch from locking. By default, your Apple Watch locks when you're not wearing it. If your Apple Watch is locking up while it's still on your wrist, you can turn off wrist detection to disable this automatic locking feature. If you disable wrist detection, you'll have to manually lock your Apple Watch if you do want it to lock. [1] X Research source
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Open the Settings app on your watch.Advertisement
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Tap Passcode , then turn off Wrist Detection .
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