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Always on display

Apple Watch 8 always on display not working.

Apple Watch Series 8, 9

Posted on Mar 19, 2023 6:42 PM

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Posted on Mar 20, 2023 9:54 AM

Is it turned on in settings?

Use the Always On feature with your Apple Watch - Apple Support


If it is and it is misbehaving, then there is a progressive hierarchy of  remedies. Hopefully you will not need to go to the end of the list.


First force restart the Watch 


i.e. press and hold both the side button and Digital Crown for at least 10 seconds, then release both buttons when you see the Apple logo. 


 Then, although it may seem irrelevant, while it is restarting Force Restart the paired iphone   Force restart iPhone – Apple Support (UK) 


You may also want to make sure the software on the watch and iphone  are both up to date to the same level. Updates are in pairs. iOS16.3.1 OS9.3.1


Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Update your Apple Watch - Apple Support 


Test it for a while. If it is still misbehaving... Unpair and set up again


 Unpair and erase your Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK) 


Set up your Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK) 


Make sure you are not using VPN or security apps on the iPhone.


If you've completed that troubleshooting and the issue is still not resolved, Contact Support. 


 Click here > Contact - Official Apple Support


or phone numbers  


Click here > Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support


and or Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple




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Mar 20, 2023 9:54 AM in response to marvin7123

Is it turned on in settings?

Use the Always On feature with your Apple Watch - Apple Support


If it is and it is misbehaving, then there is a progressive hierarchy of  remedies. Hopefully you will not need to go to the end of the list.


First force restart the Watch 


i.e. press and hold both the side button and Digital Crown for at least 10 seconds, then release both buttons when you see the Apple logo. 


 Then, although it may seem irrelevant, while it is restarting Force Restart the paired iphone   Force restart iPhone – Apple Support (UK) 


You may also want to make sure the software on the watch and iphone  are both up to date to the same level. Updates are in pairs. iOS16.3.1 OS9.3.1


Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Update your Apple Watch - Apple Support 


Test it for a while. If it is still misbehaving... Unpair and set up again


 Unpair and erase your Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK) 


Set up your Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK) 


Make sure you are not using VPN or security apps on the iPhone.


If you've completed that troubleshooting and the issue is still not resolved, Contact Support. 


 Click here > Contact - Official Apple Support


or phone numbers  


Click here > Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support


and or Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple




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