Why can't I swipe down on my Apple Watch?

Try a forced reset; To force reset your Apple Watch, press and hold both the side button and Digital Crown for at least 10 seconds, then release both buttons when you see the Apple logo. Reset your Watch by pressing in the crown and side button until you see the Apple logo, then release both.
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Why wont my Apple Watch let me swipe down notifications?

My new Apple Watch won't swipe down to see notifications or swipe up to see battery percentage? Answer: A: Answer: A: Do a forced restart by holding in both buttons until you see the Apple logo then let go of the buttons.
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Why won't my Iwatch swipe up or down?

Reboot. Also, you can try a reset by following the process below: Reset the Watch, it will not affect your data. Press and hold the Digital Crown and the power button together until you see the Apple logo and then release.
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Why won't my control center open on my Apple Watch?

Note: You can't open Control Center from the Home Screen on your Apple Watch. Instead, press the Digital Crown to go to the watch face or open an app, then open Control Center. Close Control Center: Swipe down from the top of the screen, or press the Digital Crown.
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How do you swipe down notifications on Apple Watch?

From the watch face, swipe down to open Notification Center. From other screens, touch and hold the top of the screen, then swipe down. Note: You can't open Notification Center when viewing the Home Screen on your Apple Watch.
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Why can't I swipe notifications down?

If you have an Android 4. x+ device, go to Settings > Developer options, and enable Pointer Location. If the screen is not working, it will not show your touches in certain locations. Try to drag the notification bar down again.
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What does haptic mean on Apple Watch?

Sounds are audio alerts, whereas haptics are vibration alerts targeted at your wrist and arm. It is possible to configure the alert volume, adjust the haptic strength, and turn Prominent Haptic on or off, either from the Apple Watch itself, or by using the Apple Watch app on your iPhone..
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Why can't I swipe up my Control Center?

Open the Settings app on your iPhone and tap on the option that says General followed by Accessibility. Then, tap on VoiceOver and turn the toggle for VoiceOver to the OFF position on the following screen. You should then be able to open Control Center by swiping up from the bottom of your iPhone.
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Why can I not swipe on my iPhone?

Restart or Force-Restart to Fix your iPhone Swipe-Up Issues. Restarting your iOS device may resolve your iPhone swipe-up not working issue. This is because restarting will force-close any apps running in the background, freeing up enough memory to allow your iPhone to function as it should.
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What is the digital crown?

The Digital Crown is is the rotating button on the side of Apple Watch. Press and hold the Digital Crown to use Siri, turn it to scroll or zoom, press it to view the Watch face or Home Screen, and double-press to open the last used app.
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How do I unlock my iPhone with unresponsive touch screen?

Method 3 Use Siri to Unlock iPhone with Unresponsive Screen
  1. Hold the Home button to activate Siri on your iPhone. ...
  2. Say Turn on VoiceOver and press the Home button to access the main unlock screen.
  3. Swipe left or right until the Slide to Unlock option is selected.
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How do I reset my iPhone when my slide is not working?

Try a forced restart and after the phone completely boots up, try the slider again. iPhone 8 or later: Press and quickly release the Volume Up button. Press and quickly release the Volume Down button. Then press and hold the Side button until you see the Apple logo.
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Why is the bottom of my iPhone screen not working?

On your iPhone, activate AssistiveTouch in Settings and select Pinch. The, head to Settings > Display & Brightness > View. Now select Zoomed and tap Set. After 30 seconds, your screen will restart, and most probably, the bottom half will start responding again.
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How do I reset my Control Center?

Alternatively, you may execute a factory reset from the single button on top of Control Center using the following button press sequence: one quick press, then one long press and hold(~20 seconds). The LED will blink once after holding the button down for 10 seconds and again at 20 seconds.
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How do I turn on haptic on Apple Watch?

How to manage Apple Watch Haptic Alerts
  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Scroll down and tap Sounds & Haptics.
  3. Turn Haptic Alerts on or off.
  4. To add extra emphasis to haptic alerts, tap Prominent. This feature adds an additional haptic tap that pre-announces some of your other haptic alerts.
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How do I change my haptic on Apple Watch?

Adjust haptic intensity

You can adjust the strength of the haptics—or wrist taps—Apple Watch uses for notifications and alerts. Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch. Tap Sounds & Haptics, then turn on Haptic Alerts. Choose Default or Prominent.
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What does mirror my iPhone mean?

To mirror your iPhone settings for your Apple Watch means to have the same settings you use on your iPhone on your Apple Watch. An example of this would be your notifications. If you choose to mirror the settings on your iPhone for notifications then those same settings are what your Apple Watch will use.
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How do I pull down notification bar?

How to Pull Down the Notification Bar on an Android
  1. Confirm that your Android device is powered on and active. Unlock your screen if prompted.
  2. Place your fingertip gently anywhere on the Android home screen.
  3. Swipe your finger in a straight downward line to pull down the notification bar.
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Why is my phone screen not working?

Basic Fixes for a Touch Screen That's Not Working

Clean the screen with a lint-free cloth. Restart your device. Remove your case or screen protector. Make sure your hands are clean and dry and that you aren't wearing gloves.
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How do I unlock my digital crown?

To disable the Water Lock and eject water from your Watch, begin by turning the Digital Crown – the rotatable button on the left side of the Apple Watch. The Digital Crown can be rotated in either direction. 2. Continue turning the crown until the screen displays a message telling you that your Apple Watch is unlocked.
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What is the slider on Apple Watch?

You can use the Digital Crown to scroll through lists and zoom into pictures and maps, plus it can be used to control slider bars like volume and font size. The Side button is the Apple Watch's one-step access to contacts on your favorites list who you can then call, write a text, or even send your heartbeat.
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