Apple Watch screen get so dim all of a sudden

Recently the screen on my iwatch got very dim......I have rebooted as well as restored it. It did get a little bit better after restore but still the screen is very dim.

Have tried changing on settings, display accessibility etc. nothing seems to be working.....help?



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Apple Watch Series 5, watchOS 10

Posted on Jun 15, 2025 12:28 PM

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Jun 15, 2025 1:25 PM in response to gjbchevy

Did you restore the watch without using the latest backup, to be sure that the issues is not part of the backup data?


If yes, and the Always on display is not enabled, the ambient light sensor might be defect.

To find out, place your watch directly under a light bulb, preferably LED, to see if the display will get brighter.


In the settings for Display & Brightness in the Watch App on your iPhone, set the brightness to maximum.


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