How do I get rid of the white stripe at the top right?

How do I get rid of the white stripe at the top right? I find this really annoying.



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Apple Watch Series 8, watchOS 26

Posted on Feb 21, 2026 2:41 AM

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Posted on Feb 21, 2026 2:59 AM

Does the white line move up and down, if you turn the Digital Crown?



Did you already try to force restart your Apple Watch?

To force restart your watch, press and hold the Digital Crown and the Side button together for about 10sec, until the Apple logo comes back again.


If this does not work, and to rule out a software issue, erase the watch and pair it again, setting it up as a new device. You will only lose your created Watch faces and may have to activate the cards in your Wallet app again.

Then check the display again.

Unpair and erase your Apple Watch - Apple Support

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Feb 21, 2026 2:59 AM in response to gemarne

Does the white line move up and down, if you turn the Digital Crown?



Did you already try to force restart your Apple Watch?

To force restart your watch, press and hold the Digital Crown and the Side button together for about 10sec, until the Apple logo comes back again.


If this does not work, and to rule out a software issue, erase the watch and pair it again, setting it up as a new device. You will only lose your created Watch faces and may have to activate the cards in your Wallet app again.

Then check the display again.

Unpair and erase your Apple Watch - Apple Support

How do I get rid of the white stripe at the top right?

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