Blank display on Apple Watch Series 8 after updating to watchOS 11.5

My watch (watch series 8 GPS + cellular.. warranty expired) was absolutely working fine couple of days back, but suddenly the watch screen got blank while I am just able to see time when on hands down when I raise my hand up the display gets blank.

i updated the OS version of watch to 11.5 then the watch display shows up and working fine for a day. Then again it got blank but this time not able to see time even on hands down. Remember my watch is working fine till now, not but only thing is it’s blank.

I am suspecting the OS version causing the problem.

kindly suggest to what to do?


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Original Title: apple watch series 8 display is blank but rest of thing are working fine

Apple Watch Series 8, watchOS 11

Posted on Jul 13, 2025 7:19 AM

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Posted on Jul 13, 2025 12:56 PM

Try to erase the watch and pair it again to your iPhone, setting it up as a new device, without using the latest backup.

Unpair and erase your Apple Watch - Apple Support


If the watch still does have issues, you should get it serviced or diagnosed by Apple:

Apple Watch Service and Repair - Apple Support



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