Apple Watch Series 6 Service Programme for Blank Screen Issue Announced: Affected Models, How to Claim

The Apple Watch Series 6 service programme is free for eligible devices.

By Jasmin Jose | Updated: 23 April 2022 20:35 IST

Apple Watch Series 6 Service Programme for Blank Screen Issue Announced: Affected Models, How to Claim

Affected Apple Watch Series 6 smartwatches were manufactured between April 2021 and September 2021

Highlights

Repair of eligible Apple Watch Series 6 may be limited to purchase region
Apple Watch Series 6 screens may be going blank permanently
watchOS 8.5 update was reportedly breaking fast charging support

Apple has announced the Apple Watch Series 6 Service Program for Blank Screen Issue after the company determined that a very small percentage of 40mm Apple Watch Series 6 screens may permanently go blank. The affected wearables were manufactured between April 2021 and September 2021. Users facing this issue have the option to check the serial number of their smartwatch on the official website. If your smartwatch is eligible, you can access free of charge service from an Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP). Separately, it was reported late last month that the Apple Watch Series 7 fast charging is breaking as the watchOS 8.5 update.

Apple Watch Series 6 Service Program for Blank Screen Issue was announced by the Cupertino, California-based company after it detected a manufacturing defect with its Series 6 smartwatches. According to the company, the screens of a small percentage of the 40mm Apple Watch Series 6 may be going blank permanently. The affected wearables are from the batches that were manufactured between April 2021 and September 2021.

The tech giant has made it clear that only the eligible smartwatches will receive the free service from the AASP. The company has said that repair of the eligible wearables may be limited to the original country or region of purchase. Users can check the eligibility of their smartwatch for the Apple Watch Series 6 service programme by entering the serial number on Apple's official website.

It was reported last month that the watchOS 8.5 update which was released for the Apple Watch in March was breaking fast charging support. The update had brought the ability to authorise Apple TV purchases and subscriptions directly from the users' wrist. Users could also use audio hints in Fitness+ with audio commentary of visually demonstrated moves during workouts following the update. But the reports pointed to Apple Watch Series 7 users confirming that the watchOS 8.5 appears to break support for fast charging — a feature that was exclusive to the Apple Watch Series 7.

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Apple Watch Series 6 GPS + Cellular

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design and comfort
Tracking accuracy
Companion app
Software and ecosystem
Battery life

Good
Excellent build quality
Useful health monitoring tools
Great display, touch response
Reliable fitness tracking
Decent battery life

Bad
SpO2 readings could be improved
Expensive

Read detailed Apple Watch Series 6 GPS + Cellular review

Strap Colour Silver, Gold, Space Grey, Pink, Blue, Red, Brown

Display Size 40mm

Dial Shape Rectangle

Display Type OLED Retina

Ideal For Unisex

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