How to Take Apple Watch Off Power Reserve
If your Apple Watch is stuck in Power Reserve mode, it can be reset by following some simple steps. With Power Reserve mode enabled, your Apple Watch will remain in a sleep state, helping to extend your battery life.
To exit Power Reserve mode and use your Apple Watch again, follow the steps outlined in this article.
Understand What Power Reserve Mode Does
When your Apple Watch’s battery runs low, it automatically switches to Power Reserve mode to conserve energy. In Power Reserve mode, your watch will only display the time, and all other features will be disabled.
Here’s how to take your Apple Watch off Power Reserve mode:
| Firmly press and hold down the side button until the Apple logo appears on the screen. |
| Release the side button and wait for your watch to restart. |
| Once your watch has restarted, it should no longer be in Power Reserve mode. |
To prevent your Apple Watch from entering Power Reserve mode again, consider adjusting its settings to optimize battery life. Disabling unnecessary features, such as Wake Screen on Wrist Raise and Heart Rate monitoring, can help prolong your watch’s battery life.
Check If Apple Watch is in Power Reserve Mode
If you’re experiencing issues with the battery of your Apple Watch, you may need to check if it’s in Power Reserve mode.
Here’s how to check if your Apple Watch is in Power Reserve mode:
| On your Apple Watch | What to do |
| Press and hold the side button | Until the Power Off slider appears |
If your watch is in Power Reserve mode, you will see a red Power Reserve icon at the top of the screen.
To exit Power Reserve mode and turn off the Power Reserve icon, press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears.
If you want to turn off Power Reserve mode without restarting your watch, press and hold the side button until the screen turns off and then immediately release the button.
Take Apple Watch Off Power Reserve
If your Apple Watch has a low battery, it automatically enters Power Reserve mode, which disables several features to conserve energy. To take Apple Watch off Power Reserve mode and get back to using all its functions, follow these simple steps:
| Press and hold the side button on your Apple Watch until the Apple logo appears on the screen. |
| Wait for your Apple Watch to restart and exit Power Reserve mode. |
| If your Apple Watch still does not turn on, charge it for at least 30 minutes using a magnetic charger before attempting to turn it on again. |
Note: To extend your Apple Watch’s battery life, you can also disable features like Always-On Display, Heart Rate Monitoring, and Location Services.
Troubleshooting
If your Apple Watch is in Power Reserve mode, it means it has shut off completely, either from battery running out or from manual power off. In Power Reserve mode, your Apple Watch can’t be used, so it’s important to know how to take it off Power Reserve.
In this article, we will discuss how to troubleshoot and take your Apple Watch off Power Reserve.
Apple Watch Won’t Turn on After Exiting Power Reserve Mode
If your Apple Watch won’t turn on after exiting Power Reserve mode, there are some troubleshooting steps you can follow to try and resolve the issue promptly.
First, press and hold the side button on the Apple Watch for 10-15 seconds until you see the Apple logo.
If this doesn’t work, try charging your Apple Watch or placing it on the charging dock for at least 30 minutes.
If the Watch still won’t turn on, try force restarting it by holding down both the side button and the Digital Crown for about 10 seconds.
If none of these steps work, try resetting your Apple Watch by going to Settings > General > Reset > Erase all content and settings.
Note that resetting your Apple Watch will erase all data and restore the device to its factory settings.
If the problem persists, contact Apple support for further assistance.
Revisit Apple Watch Settings After Exiting Power Reserve Mode
If you have turned on Power Reserve on your Apple Watch, there are a few things you should do once you exit this mode to ensure that your watch is working correctly.
Here is what you need to do:
- Press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears to turn off Power Reserve mode.
- Once the watch restarts, revisit your watch settings to make sure they are back to their original status.
- Check your watch battery level to ensure your watch has enough charge to function correctly. To do this, swipe up on your watch face and select the battery percentage.
- If your watch isn’t holding a charge, try charging it to at least 50% to improve its performance.
- By taking these steps, you should be able to use your Apple Watch normally after exiting Power Reserve mode.
Pro tip- To conserve battery life and avoid frequent reboots, turn off features like Always On Display, Noise alerts, and Siri Raise to Speak while in Power Reserve mode.
Apple Watch Battery Drains Fast After Exiting Power Reserve Mode
Experiencing a fast-draining Apple Watch battery after exiting Power Reserve mode can be frustrating, but there are a few simple troubleshooting steps you can take to resolve the issue and prevent it from occurring again in the future.
Here are the steps to follow:
| 1. Press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo to restart your watch. |
| 2. Check if there are any running apps on your watch, and close all unused ones. |
| 3. Adjust your screen brightness to the lowest setting possible, especially when indoors. |
| 4. Turn off any features of your watch that you are not using, such as the always-on display, background app refresh, or location services. |
| 5. Make sure your watch’s software is up to date. |
Pro tip: If you have tried all the above steps and are still experiencing battery problems, consider contacting Apple support for further assistance.
