Does anyone else notice the watch face doesn't stay lit after WatchOS 9.3?

Does anyone else notice the watch face doesn't stay lit after WatchOS 9.3? I think they introduced a bug with it. Until this "update", it would stay lit like it should. Now however, I have to tap twice to three times to get it to show up. Its REALLY making me mad. :(

Apple Watch Series 7

Posted on Feb 9, 2023 05:57 PM

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Posted on Feb 10, 2023 09:02 AM

Is it possible you have accidentally gotten into Theater Mode? This keeps the watch dark during movies, and you have to tap it to see it.


Go to the Control Center by swiping up from bottom of the watch face. You should see an icon like this:

If it's orange, then it's active, and the watch will awaken only when you tap the face. Tap the theater icon to turn it off or on. 

Use Control Center on Apple Watch - Apple Support


I hope this fixes it...


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Feb 10, 2023 09:02 AM in response to Jess10K

Is it possible you have accidentally gotten into Theater Mode? This keeps the watch dark during movies, and you have to tap it to see it.


Go to the Control Center by swiping up from bottom of the watch face. You should see an icon like this:

If it's orange, then it's active, and the watch will awaken only when you tap the face. Tap the theater icon to turn it off or on. 

Use Control Center on Apple Watch - Apple Support


I hope this fixes it...


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Does anyone else notice the watch face doesn't stay lit after WatchOS 9.3?

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