At this point in 2025, you’re pretty much guaranteed to have a Galaxy Watch 4 that’s out of warranty, and if this happens to you, your only recourse may be paying Samsung for a screen replacement.

It’s noteworthy that the “red screen of death” isn’t a new phenomenon on the Galaxy Watch 4. However, complaints point to a potential escalation of this frustrating display failure.

QUICK ANSWER To fix an Apple Watch touch screen that is not working, clean your hands as well as the device, remove any screen protectors, disable Water Lock, and if necessary, restart the device.