What Does the Water Drop Mean on Apple Watch?

If you’re apple watch user, you may have noticed a little water drop icon appearing on your screen from time to time. But what does it mean?

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The water drop symbol on apple watch means that the watch is in contact with water.

The water drop symbol on apple watch means that the watch is in contact with water. When you are done using your watch in water, wipe it down with a soft, lint-free cloth.

When the water drop symbol is present, the watch is waterproof and can be used in the rain, shower, or swimming pool.

The water drop symbol on apple watch means that the watch is waterproof and can be used in the rain, shower, or swimming pool.

However, you should avoid using the watch in hot tubs or saunas as the high temperatures can damage the watch.

You can also find this symbol in apple watch user guide.

The water drop symbol will also appear when the watch is in contact with sweat.

The water drop symbol on apple watch means that it is in Water Lock mode. When this mode is enabled, your watch face will remain dim and you will not feel haptic feedback from the Taptic Engine. This is to prevent accidental inputs when you are swimming or in another water-based activity.

To exit Water Lock mode, simply turn the Digital Crown clockwise until you hear a series of beeps and see the water drop symbol with a spiral at the center. This means that Water Lock has been disabled and you can now use your watch as normal.

If the water drop symbol is flashing, it means that the watch is not in contact with water and is not waterproof.

If the water drop symbol is flashing, it means that the watch is not in contact with water and is not waterproof. If the symbol is solid, it means that the watch is waterproof up to 50 meters.

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