Apple Watch: What to do if you come across the ‘Green Snake of Death’?

If you’re one of those using the older versions of the Apple Watch, you’ve probably come across a peculiar error. Christened the ‘Green Snake of Death’, several users have taken to the internet to complain about facing a frustrating charging issue that often ends with them having to get the Watch replaced – or worse – discarded. And while the tech giant has no concrete solution to this baffling matter, several threads online talk about how the users have ‘magically’ had their watch working again.

This snake lights up as green or red, depending on whether or not it is connected to the power outlet. Where most Apple Watches automatically charge up to 100% without an issue, the Green Snake of Death doesn’t allow your smartwatch to charge and dies almost immediately after you disconnect it from the power outlet.

1. Charge your Apple Watch: This may sound ironic, considering how the watch won’t charge, but there’s a reason why this may work for you. Your Apple Watch gives you a good 12-17 hours of run-time without showing you a low-battery indicator. However, even after your smartwatch touches zero, it still has some battery to light up your screen and show you the snake error. Drain your Apple Watch (mind you, this can take days) before putting it back on charge again. This step has helped several get rid of the charging error; however, it is essential to ensure that your Apple Watch is completely out of battery when you do so.