Apple Watch screen black, hand gestures don't wake

Apple watch has black face, as if in low battery mode (it's not). It is not in theatre mode. Hand gestures do not wake it up. I have to click the big button two times to wake it.

Apple Watch Ultra 2, watchOS 11

Posted on Jul 19, 2026 12:06 PM

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Apple Watch screen black, hand gestures don't wake

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