Modular Apple Watch Ultra watch face bug on the top middle position

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Modular Apple Watch Ultra watch face bug on the top middle position

I'm using Apple Watch Ultra 2 with Modular Ultra watch face. I noticed that whenever I pressed the top middle position (which was originally assigned for Activity), the control center will automatically popped up (sometimes only the blur background covered the app just like the background in control center). The issue persists no matter what the assigned application is e.g. Activity, Weather, Battery, etc.

I tried hard reset but it doesn't work. Neither did the unpairing which I tried setting as a new watch and restoring from backup. It turned out that none of them solved the issue.

iOS: 18.5

WatchOS: 11.5

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Apple Watch Ultra 2, watchOS 11

Posted on Jul 14, 2025 11:03 PM

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Answer 1

Jul 15, 2025 09:04 AM in response to Boatmeet

I can't duplicate this on my Watch 10. It sounds as if you've tried all the things I would suggest. But just to cover all bases, you're not touching any buttons on the side when you touch the screen, right?

Have you tried deleting that face and setting it up again? Just for kicks, try setting up two and seeing if they both behave that way.

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Jul 15, 2025 10:16 AM in response to IdrisSeabright

Thank you for your response.

No, I didn’t touch the side button. And unfortunately, yes, I also tried setting a new Modular Ultra watch face but the control center still popped up if I pressed the top middle complication.

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Jul 16, 2025 07:51 PM in response to IdrisSeabright

You know what’s weirder, Walkie-Talkie! I figured it out that I have to turn off the Walkie-Talkie feature then the problem solved. I don’t understand why or how this feature caused the issue. Anyway, I really appreciate your help. Have a great day. 😁

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Answer 4

Jul 17, 2025 06:57 AM in response to Boatmeet

Boatmeet wrote:

You know what’s weirder, Walkie-Talkie! I figured it out that I have to turn off the Walkie-Talkie feature then the problem solved. I don’t understand why or how this feature caused the issue. Anyway, I really appreciate your help. Have a great day. 😁

That is definitely weirder! Never would have thought of that. I still don't think it's supposed to do that. However, if Walkie-talkie isn't a feature you use, it seems like a good solution.

Thanks for letting us know how you fixed it. It may help someone else.

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Answer 5

Jul 15, 2025 02:26 PM in response to Boatmeet

That's just really weird. I can't think of anything else to try. Perhaps it's time to have Apple take a look.

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