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WizardMark Author

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watch does not wake up on raising the wrist

Why would my Apple Watch 5 suddenly stop waking on raising my wrist? Still responds to touch and crown push but stays dark on wrist raise. All software up to date.

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Posted on Mar 19, 2021 12:24 PM

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Posted on Mar 19, 2021 12:35 PM

Check in control centre to see if you have theatre mode turned on;

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Mar 19, 2021 12:35 PM in response to WizardMark

Check in control centre to see if you have theatre mode turned on;

watch does not wake up on raising the wrist