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How can I fix the screen flickering issue on my Apple Watch Ultra 2


To address the screen flickering issue on your Apple Watch Ultra 2, follow these steps:

Temporary Fixes

1. Turn Off Always On Display: Apple has recommended disabling the Always On Display feature as a temporary solution. This has been noted to significantly reduce or eliminate flickering. To do this:
- Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch.
- Tap on Display & Brightness.
- Toggle off Always On.

2. Remove Timer Complications: Some users have reported that the flickering is linked to timer complications on the modular watch face. If you have a timer complication, consider removing it to see if that resolves the issue[1][2][3].

Additional Troubleshooting Steps

- Restart Your Watch: If the flickering persists, try restarting your Apple Watch. To do this:
- Press and hold the side button until you see the power options.
- Slide to power off, then turn it back on.

- Force Restart: If the watch is unresponsive, you can force a restart by pressing and holding both the side button and the Digital Crown until you see the Apple logo[4][5].

- Reset Your Watch: If none of the above solutions work, consider resetting your watch. This involves unpairing it from your iPhone and setting it up as a new watch. Make sure to back up any important data first[4].

Future Updates

Apple is aware of the flickering issue and is expected to release a software update (watchOS 10.1) that may address this problem. Keeping your watch updated will ensure you receive any fixes as they become available[2][3][6].

By following these steps, you should be able to mitigate the screen flickering issue on your Apple Watch Ultra 2 until a permanent software fix is released.

Citations:
[1] https://discussions.apple.com/thread/255153851
[2] https://www.imore.com/health-fitness/apple-watch/is-the-display-on-your-apple-watch-series-9-or-ultra-2-flickering-heres-the-fix-until-apple-investigates-further
[3] https://www.macrumors.com/2023/10/17/apple-watch-series-9-ultra-2-display-flicker-issue/
[4] https://discussions.apple.com/thread/255451942
[5] https://www.reddit.com/r/applewatchultra/comments/1ahgjy7/apple_watch_ultra_2_glitching_with_screen_presses/
[6] https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/news/apple-watch-ultra-2-series-9-screen-flicker-issue-always-on-mode-watchos-10-4494912
[7] https://discussions.apple.com/thread/255153851?page=3
[8] https://discussions.apple.com/thread/255153851?page=5