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User profile for user: centerklb
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I bought an Apple Watch Ultra 6 months ago and it stopped working. I only used it in the shower at least two weeks span time and it just stopped working. It won’t charge it won’t power on. I didn’t have no coverage on it so I can’t do nothing because I bought it from someone on OfferUp.
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Posted on Dec 3, 2023 5:38 PM
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User profile for user: trinicarpenter
trinicarpenter
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Posted on Jan 16, 2024 8:21 AM
So an Apple Watch Ultra 2 (which the OP asked about) - cannot be used in a shower...even though it's ok to be used for scuba diving ?
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User profile for user: trinicarpenter
trinicarpenter
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Jan 16, 2024 8:21 AM in response to javaliga
So an Apple Watch Ultra 2 (which the OP asked about) - cannot be used in a shower...even though it's ok to be used for scuba diving ?
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User profile for user: javaliga
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Dec 3, 2023 5:54 PM in response to centerklb
See the 'What should I avoid while wearing my Apple Watch?' section in:
About Apple Watch water resistance - Apple Support
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User profile for user: IdrisSeabright
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Jan 31, 2024 9:50 PM in response to dwtd
dwtd wrote:
Apple's own support page on water resistance states that an Apple Watch Ultra or later should be ok for showering.
From Apple's Support Article on the Watch's water resistance:
What should I avoid while wearing my Apple Watch?
Water resistance isn't a permanent condition and can diminish over time. AppleWatchcan't be recheckedor resealed for water resistance. The following can affect the water resistance of yourAppleWatch and should beavoided:
- Dropping Apple Watch or subjecting it to other impacts
- Exposing Apple Watch to soap or soapy water (for example, while showering or bathing)
- Exposing Apple Watch to perfume, solvents, detergent, acids or acidic foods, insect repellent, lotions, sunscreen, oil, or hair dye
- Exposing Apple Watch models other than Apple Watch Ultraorlater to high-velocity water (for example, while water skiing)
- Wearing Apple Watch while cliff diving or high diving
- Wearing Apple Watch in a steam room
- Wearing Apple Watch models other than Apple Watch Ultraorlaterin a sauna
- Wearing Apple Watch Ultraor later in a sauna above 55° C (130° F)
So, as long as you don't use soap when you shower, it will be okay.
About Apple Watch water resistance - Apple Support
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User profile for user: BobHarris
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Jan 16, 2024 1:44 PM in response to trinicarpenter
trinicarpenter wrote:
So an Apple Watch Ultra 2 (which the OP asked about) - cannot be used in a shower...even though it's ok to be used for scuba diving ?
Most people do not scuba dive in vats of soap and other solvents that damage water seals. But if that is your thing, we strongly suggest you do not do it with your Apple Watch on. Other replies have giving pointers to the Apple Watch water resistance support page.
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User profile for user: Dah•veed
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Jan 10, 2024 12:59 AM in response to Floridagurlforlife
taking a shower with it should not have stopped it from working
Showering with an Watch is actually a bad idea. The chemicals in soaps, shampoos and conditioners can damage the water-resistant seals in the watch.
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User profile for user: dwtd
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Jan 31, 2024 7:12 PM in response to Dah•veed
"If you have Apple Watch Ultraor later, you can wear it during recreationalscuba divingup to 130 feet (40 meters)and other activities likeswimming, showering, and water skiing."
Apple's own support page on water resistance states that an Apple Watch Ultra or later should be ok for showering.
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User profile for user: Dah•veed
Dah•veed
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Jan 31, 2024 9:48 PM in response to dwtd
In the section just below the section from which you copy/pasted your quote, it also states:
if your Apple Watch comes in contact accidentally with soaps, shampoos, conditioners, lotions, perfumes, solvents, detergent, acids or acidic foods, insect repellent, sunscreen, oil, hair dye, or any substance other than water, it should be cleaned with fresh warm water and dried with a lint-free cloth. Chemicals found in these items could negatively affect water seals and acoustic membranes.
As a few of us have stated already!
About Apple Watch water resistance - Apple Support
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User profile for user: BobHarris
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Jan 9, 2024 8:10 PM in response to centerklb
Soap (and other solvents) should be avoided, as it destroys the water seals on the Apple Watch.
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User profile for user: LanManDragn
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Jan 16, 2024 11:06 AM in response to centerklb
It would be nice if they’d refund you based on the news of no spo2 sensor now cause of the lawsuit. I want to return mine that was a reason for buying it over the other watches.
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User profile for user: Dah•veed
Dah•veed
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Jan 16, 2024 1:55 PM in response to IdrisSeabright
I don't believe anyone bought an Watch for the O2 sensor. Stand-alone O2 sensors are really cheap on Amazon.
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User profile for user: Floridagurlforlife
Floridagurlforlife
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Jan 9, 2024 5:22 PM in response to centerklb
It’s possible that the watch had an issue before you purchased it because taking a shower with it should not have stopped it from working second thing it could’ve been a defect when it was purchased by the person you purchased it from and that’s why they sold it to you. Unfortunately there’s not much you can do, unless you find someone that’s willing to fix it for you, but that may cost you a lot of money.
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User profile for user: IdrisSeabright
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Jan 16, 2024 1:47 PM in response to LanManDragn
LanManDragn wrote:
It would be nice if they’d refund you based on the news of no spo2 sensor now cause of the lawsuit. I want to return mine that was a reason for buying it over the other watches.
Your O2 sensor has not been affected. Nor, based on available information, will it be. So, best not to borrow trouble.
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User profile for user: Mr Fungle
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User profile for user: Dah•veed
Dah•veed
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Jan 16, 2024 10:49 AM in response to trinicarpenter
Yes, it's not a good idea and I explained why.
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I bought a Apple Watch Ultra 2 and been using it in the shower and it stopped working
