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watch is set for always on but screen is blacking out anyway after short time

apple watch is set for always on but screen is blacking out after a few seconds

Posted on Jan 15, 2021 9:44 AM

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Posted on Jan 15, 2021 10:05 AM

Check in the control centre to see if you have theatre mode turned on.

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Jan 15, 2021 10:05 AM in response to Veryl

Check in the control centre to see if you have theatre mode turned on.

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Jan 17, 2021 2:05 AM in response to Veryl

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Jan 16, 2021 9:49 PM in response to Community User

Thank you. It was turned on.

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