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apple watch not waking up

my apple watch SE (2nd gen) doesnt wakes up even if i lift my wrist...it doesnt have a passcode and the orientation is fine and also the wake up toggle is on...please let me know what the heck is wrong with it

Apple Watch SE

Posted on Apr 26, 2024 7:21 PM

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Apr 26, 2024 9:54 PM in response to anenaier

Perhaps Theater Mode is active. According to Use Control Center on Apple Watch:

Use theater mode on Apple Watch

Theater mode prevents the Apple Watch display from turning on when you raise your wrist, so it stays dark. It also turns on silent mode and makes your Walkie-Talkie status unavailable, but you still receive haptic notifications.

Press the side button to open Control Center, tap , then tap Theater Mode.

When theater mode is on, you see  at the top of the screen.

To wake Apple Watch when theater mode is on, tap the display, press the Digital Crown or side button, or turn the Digital Crown.

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