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Sdabel Author

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Why does my watch not turn on when I lift my arm

Why does my Apple Watch not turn on when I lift my wrist

Apple Watch Series 6

Posted on Mar 23, 2022 4:07 PM

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ckuan

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Posted on Mar 23, 2022 4:20 PM

Maybe you have Theater Mode enabled?

Open Control Centre (touch the bottom of the screen then swipe up)

Theater mode is turned on. Apple Watch is silenced and its display won’t light up when you raise your wrist.

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