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Apple Watch 4 doesn’t open when raising my arm.

Why did my Apple Watch 4 stop opening when I raise my arm? I have to tap it to get it to open.

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Posted on Mar 26, 2021 5:11 AM

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Posted on Mar 26, 2021 5:14 AM

You most likely have theater mode turned on.

Swipe up on your watch face to open the control panel and tap off the 2 faced icon.

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Apple Watch 4 doesn’t open when raising my arm.

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