Watch os 8.5 my series 7 charges slow

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Watch os 8.5 my series 7 charges slow

I've updated to watch os 8.5, and still my series 7 takes over 5 hours to charge. It was not doing this before. I’ve restarted my watch various times to no avail.

Apple Watch Series 7, watchOS 8

Posted on Mar 22, 2022 10:19 AM

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Answer 1

jdo_apple

Community Specialist

Mar 23, 2022 9:35 AM in response to SeDaMaN

Hello SeDaMaN,

Thanks for that info and for choosing the Apple Support Communities. If we understand correctly, you are having an issue with charging your Apple Watch. To help with this, please follow the steps in this Apple resource for this situation and then please contact Apple directly if you need any further assistance.

If your Apple Watch won't charge or it won't turn on

Get Support

Cheers!

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Answer 2

SeDaMaN Author

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Mar 23, 2022 9:39 AM in response to jdo_apple

Yeah, sorry but this does NOT help.

Yea he issue is with os 8.5 not allowing the use of 3rd party chargers that are AUTHORIZED by apple.

I paid 150.00 for the belkin up 3-1 mag safe at the apple store because it was promoted BY APPLE.

now it doesn’t work. So, someone in tech department needs to follow up and look into this. Why would Apple promote and sell a product that bricks after an update?

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Answer 3

alma1090

Community Specialist

Mar 23, 2022 9:45 AM in response to SeDaMaN

Hey SeDaMaN!

Does your Apple Watch charge correctly while connected to the original charging puck?

If your Apple Watch charges fine with the original charger, you'll need to reach out to Belkin for assistance:CONTACT SUPPORT

Have a great day!

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Answer 4

Mar 26, 2022 5:09 AM in response to SeDaMaN

I’m having the same issue and my problem is occurring with the Apple Watch charging puck and not a third party puck. Didn’t happen before I upgraded to watch os 8.5. Hopefully Apple puts out a fix soon.

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nrynryuk

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8 points

Mar 27, 2022 8:17 AM in response to ottoharsh

Same here using 8.5 and the original fast charger from the box, though it has been OK since a reboot. I also am still seeing poor battery life that seems to drop gradually each day until a reboot. 45% by morning turns slowly into 20-25% with no change in how I use the watch.

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Tamberav

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Mar 28, 2022 7:11 PM in response to SeDaMaN

I bought the Belkin charge off apples website and it no longer fast charges the watch. I hope they fix is as it should be supported since I bought it right from them!

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Answer 7

deggie

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Mar 23, 2022 9:47 AM in response to SeDaMaN

Apple Watch 7 slow charging with Belkin B… - Apple Community

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Answer 8

deggie

Level 10

167,327 points

Mar 23, 2022 9:43 AM in response to SeDaMaN

There is a longer thread on this. Apple will have to work with Belkin to resolve this, in the meantime turn off optimized charging on your Watch and your speed will return.

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