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Apple Watch display keeps going off, how to fix it?

My display keeps going dark and I have to hit and hold crown to get it back. I do I resume normal display all the time.My watch display keeps going off. How do I fix it?



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Apple Watch Series 7, watchOS 10

Posted on Sep 22, 2024 7:46 PM

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Posted on Sep 23, 2024 8:16 AM

Also, check to make sure you don't have Theatre Mode enabled. Tap the side button (the flat, oval button next to the Digital Crown) to bring up the Control Center. If the icon with the two masks on it is highlighted, tap it to turn off Theatre mode.

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