How to fix sudden yellow screen glitch after taking off Apple Watch Series 8?

Hello!

I have the same yellow screen glitch problem on my Apple watch series 8.

I've asked Apple for repair, and they checked it and found nothing.

They sent me back my watches, asked me to set upthe watches like a new device. It didn't help. I still have the same problem.

It's a screenshot before repair.

I've made also a video before repair with the yellow screen glitch and added it to youtube to show to Apple support consultant (I'll add a link.)

https://youtube.com/shorts/xaCsnDPJeMo?feature=share

I also have a video with the yellow screen glitch after repair.

https://youtube.com/shorts/InX04uuB0GM?feature=share

I'll try to do with it something, because my watch spent 1,5 months in services with no result, and it is only 4 monthes, I don't think it's normal with it's price, truly sad.

Looking at pictures people have the yellow screen bug whilst using it, mine and my wifes series 8 both flashes yellow/white screen for half a second. This happens from going to sleep mode on. Taking off the watch, or when putting it on the table and the table doesn't go to sleep mode and when I pick it up it happens.

Has there been any update to this? Or is my problem not the same one?

I’m pretty glad I came across this. I’ve got a Series 9 and almost immediately noticed the same issue; take the watch off and the screen would flash yellow. Spoke to AppleCare+ and they offered a replacement.

I received the replacement watch (which I got 2 days ago) and again, the first time I took it off my wrist it did the exact same thing… I’ve looked high and low for an answer, but nobody, not even Apple can properly determine if it’s a software or hardware issue. I’ve got another scheduled call with a senior engineer tomorrow, but I don’t want to keep having my watch replaced if it’s still going to persist with the new device😅

Has anyone had any further luck than me, and sussed out what’s going on?

Appreciate the link. I’ve tried all the steps listed, with both the watch I sent back (I did this all over the phone when speaking to a senior engineer) and I’ve also tried it all with my current watch. The issue itself is very intermittent. I can take it off maybe 3-5 times in a row, and the screen won’t flash. But then after 30+mins of wearing it, when I take the watch off, it’ll more than likely flash; it’s strange.

Personally, I think I’m narrowing it down to the sensors underneath the watch itself and thinking it may have something to do with the software. Maybe it’s not recognising correctly, when the watch is on/off and it causes the glitch; which seems to be quite a bit more common than I expected.

I may try what Michael is doing, and hang onto the watch and just see what happens. I love getting a new device, but at the cost of Apple potentially sending replacement after replacement and it not solving the issue, I’d rather just hang on to what I’ve got until further information is available.

Even i got the replacement as well, and my new watch 8 still shows the issue and the case is still with apple engineering investigation.

Mostly i noticed when the watch is on AOD and try to remove while the watch is not in awake state.. have you guys noticed some other situation shows flashing ?

I am having this problem too. However, it is persistent and I haven't been able to see anything on my screen for a few days now. I contacted Apple support and they told me there is no hardware problem. So all I can do is wait for a software fix. Just to record it here, the iPhone (14 pro) software is 17.2.1 and the Apple Watch (Series 8) is 10.2.

I just Googled yellow screen on Apple Watch and this thread was the only search result.

I suggest you work through these progressive remedies

Apple Watch basic diagnostics - Apple Community

Kev4600 wrote:

It’s on my new Series 9 watch too. It’s software related no doubt.

My SE does not do it so not software, but either hardware or hardware/software combination.

Yes, because you don’t have always on display for that model. Only started this summer on my Series 7 then on my Series 9. It’s software problem.

Wow! It’s really cool. Thanks for your answer and the recommendations!

When I asked for the repair in the official Apple service I also sent a link and a photo of the bug in a chat, but the first repair box that was sent to me was lost somewhere and I had to ask for a new one. I’ve asked for the repair box to send it to official Apple service because I live in a small community and I had an experience with an authorized local service and it was really not good. I think in the process of creating a new repair case the given information can be lost between this recreation… And the Apple technical team probably didn’t receive all the details I’ve tried to give them…

I’ll try to contact with Apple support as you recommended, and try to refer your experience with them. Probably it will help. I used the Apple support app a few times and I have to say that the success of the case is almost always depends on the concrete consultant.

Please let me know how it goes with your watch! Thanks in advance

i recently bought the Apple Watch 8 and i’m having the same issue. I was on the phone with support and the man guided me through the steps so we can see what the issue is. Engineers told him to tell me that I could either send it back or get it fixed so I told him that I would send it back. When I arrived to the Apple Store today I was told that I could get it repaired and I could not get a replacement. I hope this issue gets fixed because it is very annoying.

Agreed. It’s obviously nothing too “detrimental” as the watch itself works/operates absolutely fine. Doesn’t lag, freeze or any of the usual things you’d expect with a possibly faulty device. Hopefully the upcoming updates solve the niggly issue.

Yes, it started yesterday when I took it off. I thought maybe it was because the back of the screen hit the table a bit when I set it down, but I gently took it off just now and it did it again. I guess it’s good to know that we aren’t alone in this issue. But it’s worrisome and super annoying. So yeah, same shuff you’re experiencing. Hopefully it doesn’t affect my $600 watch 🤦🏼‍♀️