Apple Watch screen flashing in direct sunlight.

I contacted the Apple SAT in Spain and they told me that it seems so many users are reporting this. They asked me to record a video and send it over through a support link they have me. I would really recommend everyone with this issue to do the same, opening a case with Apple and reporting this, I think it is the best thing we can do so Apple does something and fixes it or compensate us somehow.

I'll keep you guyes posted if I find out anything.

Have a great day!

David

Same to me, and I do several compare tests, and I found that even the flashlight of the iPhone can trigger this problem. Just hold the flashlight very close to the middle of the 'top' of the watch screen (top means the watch position has the digital crown at the upright corner), the problem will show up. I think it is because of the light scener's program is messed up by hight lighting value. maybe there will be an update to fix this. Please! Apple engineer! do something!

Just wanted to update my side of the story since I hope this thread will catch Apple's attention.

Had this issue since purchasing my watch a month or so ago. Took it into a store and I was told they could send it off for me and maybe exchange it for a new device. The fellow did warn me that it may not even solve my issue as it appears to be fairly common.

The fellow serving me and 2 other Apple members of staff had the same issue as me on their own watches.

I notice the same thing, since the flashing occurs around every second, my guess is that your eyes can see the refresh of the screen, when the refresh rate is 1Hz, when the watch fase is directed towards the sunlight.

I’m having the same issue.

it happens with all faces immediately when exposing to the sun, even under air conditioning. It’s a fast, full screen green flash. I was not able to fully capture it with the slow motion video due to the rendering and frequency. But it’s full screen.

I am having the same issue, exactly as described above. Fresh out of the box yesterday. Not too hot, nothing open, just when it dulls to always on. Continuous flashing across the screen.

I hope there is an easy solution.

Same thing here. Happened inside my vehicle when I put glanced at my watch I noticed it was going nuts. Seems related to the sunlight coming through the window. Got to my hotel and it has been fine ever since. Apple appears radio silent on the issue. That's a surprise. I suspect it would be pointless to call apple at this point based on this thread.

Same problem on Watch Series 5 GPS+LTE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbx9ZGHG0SY

already sent the watch to the apple Service and received it back "without any issues found"...

I am really upset, the support hotline told me they dont know the issue, I am the only one, thats how apple is treating the customers.

If it is not fixed soon everyone will have the right to ask for refunding the money after 2 or 3 repair attempts. take care to do that in the first 12 month of warranty - then it should be really easy. Maybe apple will do a recall because this is definitly a Serial issue on all Series 5...

I have had the exact same issue in the last couple of days. Only noticed it because I’m currently working from home and where I sit the sun shines through in the morning on to my arm. I have since done the WatchOS 6.2 update but it still occurs.

It came randomly today, but it wasn’t every time I put it in direct sunlight, strange. I wasn’t able to reproduce the issue using my phone’s flashlight. However I managed to shoot a video of the screen flickering this afternoon. Thank for your support !

add my month old apple watch 5 edition to the list. Noticed my watch flashing today while sitting outside. Its not hot or overheating.

Thought it was broken but lifting the wrist stops the flashing, just starts flashing again when gone back to sleep and in the sun. Even happens when partially covered with sleeve cuff.

Having a watch that doesn't work properly outside isn't very useful. May have to return it.

Same here. Apple Watch S5 alu 44mm (GPS). Doing work from home due to COVID 19, and while outside saw that my watch screen started flashing. As mentioned by others, it stops when I lift up my arm. Watch was bought in Hungary in November 2019. Does AppleCare+ covers the repair/refund?

I have some issue here in the Netherlands. I've already sent my Apple Watch Nike Series 5 to Apple Support and they returned it back saying that no issue was found. I've reset the Apple Watch and the issue persist. It is pretty annoying.

Just wanted to throw my hat in the ring, hope Apple acknowledges this issue. Had my watch for a few days and noticed it doing this today in direct sunlight. WASN'T able to recreate the issue indoors with a flash light though.