Apple Watch always-on display not working after update

Before the function of always on was fine. Now I need to press the crown or the other button. Can you help me ? Please


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Original Title: My Apple Watch is not always on as before. I notice this happens after the lat update. How to fix ? Thanks.

Apple Watch Series 8, watchOS 11

Posted on Aug 23, 2025 12:07 AM

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Posted on Aug 23, 2025 01:07 AM

Is the theatre mode on? Check that via the control center and the masks icon there. If the icon is orange the mode is on. Press the icon to get your always on screen back to normal


If this is not the case, you might want to restart your watch to see if the issues persist

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Apple Watch always-on display not working after update

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