The T-Watch S3 is a compact wearable device featuring a 1.54-inch IPS LCD touch screen with a resolution of 240x240 pixels. It includes haptic feedback, an integrated microphone, speaker, real-time clock, and a three-axis accelerometer.
If you are having issues flashing the T-Watch S3, especially if it's your first attempt, you may need to manually place the device into Espressif's Firmware Download mode. Please follow the process below to do so.
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Do not proceed unless an antenna is connected to avoid possible damage to the device's radio.
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The following process will manually place the device into the Espressif Firmware Download mode:
1. Ensure the device is powered off by pressing and holding the crown button.
4. While holding the boot button, press the crown button once to turn the device on.
5. After 2-3 seconds, release the BOOT button.
With the device now in the Espressif Firmware Download mode, you can proceed with flashing using one of the supported flashing methods. It's generally recommended to use the [Web Flasher](https://flasher.meshtastic.org/). You can select "T Watch S3" from the device drop-down.
