Black screen problem on Apple Watch – How to fix

Seeing black screen on your Apple Watch? Some of the Apple Watch users have shown their remorse on this topic on multiple forums about this problem. The black screen issue is a sort of specified sort of problem that doesn’t let you use the device at all. So, if you can’t use the Apple Watch due to the black screen, this guide will help you for sure.

 

Fix 1 – Forcefully restart your Apple Watch

You have to force restart the Apple Watch to fix the problem.

Step 1 – At first, press the side button and digital crown together for enough time.



Step 2 – Release the buttons only when you see the Apple Logo has appeared on the watch screen.

 

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After you have force restarted the Apple Watch, you can expect the Apple Watch to work properly.

But, if you are still getting the black screen on the Apple Watch or if you can’t execute the force restart procedure, follow the next steps.

 

Fix 2 – Turn off the Voiceover

Sometimes, the Voiceover may block your access to the Apple Watch.

Step 1 – You need the Watch app to do this.

Step 2 – So open up the application and reach the “My watch” tab.

Step 3 – Next, get to the “Accessibility” menu.

 

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Step 4 – Open up the “Voiceover” settings in there.

 

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Step 5 – After opening the Voiceover settings, turn off it, if the option is disabled.

 

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After disabling the voiceover, see the condition of the Apple Watch. If the watch still shows up black screen, you should jump to the next fix.

 

Fix 3 – Disable the Screen Curtain feature

Along with the Voiceover feature, there is the ‘Screen Curtain’ accessibility feature that can cause the Apple Watch screen to turn up black.

Step 1 – Load up the Watch app once again.

Step 2 – Then, go to the “My Watch” tab.

Step 3 – Later, open up the “Accessibility” tab.



Step 4 – Turn off the “Screen Curtain” feature from there.

After you have turned it off, test the Apple Watch once again.

 

Fix 4 – Put the Apple Watch on charge

Due to the deep discharge issues, your Apple Watch may be behaving like this. You may hold the battery status of the Apple Watch to be responsible for this problem.

Step 1 – Simply, attach the charger to the Apple Watch. Let it charge for 5–10 minutes.

Step 2 – Then, start up the watch using the side button on the Apple Watch.

Check whether you can actually use the watch or not.