The compass always covers my new series 8 watch face unless I am using an app.

My new series 8 Apple Watch worked perfectly for one month. Then I woke up one morning with the compass covering the face of the watch. This was two months ago. Geek squad told me this problem would likely resolve when the watch was updated. There have been two updates, and nothing has changed. I am able to use apps and notifications normally, but as soon as those end, the compass appears again on the face of my watch.

Apple Watch Series 8, watchOS 9

Posted on Aug 26, 2023 02:04 PM

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Posted on Aug 26, 2023 08:58 PM

WHAT!!!!? The button at the bottom right of the screen was not a footprint. It was a little lines (but had been footprints previously) but it had a white background so I touched it. The compass disappeared for the first time in two months!!! I can’t believe it! I have tried EVERYTHING to get rid of that stupid compass and nothing worked. You are right, something must’ve touched my watch while I was sleeping and I had no idea. The first time it appeared was when I woke up in the morning on July 4.


Wow, this is just unbelievable! You are a miracle worker to have thought of this. I appreciate you SO much! Many, many thanks!❤️❤️

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Aug 26, 2023 08:58 PM in response to Branta_uk

WHAT!!!!? The button at the bottom right of the screen was not a footprint. It was a little lines (but had been footprints previously) but it had a white background so I touched it. The compass disappeared for the first time in two months!!! I can’t believe it! I have tried EVERYTHING to get rid of that stupid compass and nothing worked. You are right, something must’ve touched my watch while I was sleeping and I had no idea. The first time it appeared was when I woke up in the morning on July 4.


Wow, this is just unbelievable! You are a miracle worker to have thought of this. I appreciate you SO much! Many, many thanks!❤️❤️

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The compass always covers my new series 8 watch face unless I am using an app.

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