Apple watch stays black unless I touch it. I want it to show up all the time. How do I repair this problem?

Help me change the settings so my apple watch isn't black all the time?

iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Jun 5, 2023 1:55 PM

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Posted on Jun 5, 2023 1:59 PM

It sounds like the theatre mode is switched on.

To turn it off: swipe up on your watch face to reveal the control center. Find the theatre mask logo, if the theatre mode is on this logo is orange. Press the logo in order to turn the theatre mode off

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Apple watch stays black unless I touch it. I want it to show up all the time. How do I repair this problem?

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