Watch screen stays black when connected to phone camera.

Both my watch and phone are up to date.

I’ve forced a reboot on both devices.

My watch face remains black/blank when connected to my phone’s camera.

I can see the controls, but can’t see what the camera is looking at.

iPhone SE, iOS 17

Posted on Mar 25, 2024 12:11 PM

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