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Resolving “APP” Display During Moto Watch 100 Firmware Upgrade

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  • Inas Laghzaoui

If your Moto Watch 100 gets stuck showing “APP” during a firmware upgrade, don’t worry — follow these steps to get it back on track:

1. Fully Discharge and Recharge the Watch

  • Let your watch battery drain completely until it powers off.

  • Once off, recharge it fully before attempting the update again.

2. Disconnect and Forget the Watch

  • Open your phone’s Bluetooth settings.

  • Disconnect the Moto Watch 100 and choose “Forget Device” to clear previous connections.

3. Reconnect and Retry Update

  • After fully charging, reconnect your watch to your phone.

  • Try running the firmware update again through the Moto Watch app.

4. Optimize Battery Settings for the App

  • On your phone, go to Battery SettingsMoto Watch app.

  • Select “Always allow” for battery usage.

By following these steps, your watch should maintain a stable connection during the firmware upgrade, and the update should complete successfully.

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