How to Fix Apple Watch Black Screen and Issues with Activity Sharing

If you’re using an Apple Watch and have noticed. that it’s been showing up as black screen or just not working at all. there could be a few things going on. An Apple Watch black screen is usually caused by one of two issues with your iPhone or iPad. It could mean that the watch isn’t connected to the phone properly, or it could be something more serious like an issue with the data being synced between devices. Either way, we’ll walk you through how to fix both of these problems so that your Apple Watch will be working right again.

Apple Watch Black Screen Problem

An iPhone or iPad with an Apple Watch connected is the most common cause of this issue. There are a few different reasons why this can occur, but the most likely one is that you don’t have permission to access your partner’s data on their device. You’ll need to go into Settings on both devices, then tap Apps & Privacy > Move to Manage Your Data.

This will allow you access to your partner’s apps and data settings that are linked to their phone number. If you want to fix the problem, you’ll want to disconnect your Apple Watch from your iPhone and then reconnect it. This will force the devices to sync with each other again. If that doesn’t work, try resetting your watch by holding down the crown button until you see a screen with two buttons on it. Pressing these two buttons together will reset your watch.

If this doesn’t help solve your problem yet, try restoring each Apple Watch device first by holding down Side button + Volume Up button until Recovery Mode appears in bottom left corner screen; then select it using up arrow until heading towards Setup Assistant option appears at top right side bar make sure Bluetooth Off option isn’t checked under General section before beginning setup process again from where we left off earlier.

What causes an Apple Watch black screen?

If your Apple Watch is showing a black screen, it could be due to one of the following reasons:

The battery is dead or needs charging
The device is not turning on when you press the button on your wrist (or if it does turn on, it’s doing so in a very slow manner)
There are devices connected to your watch that aren’t functioning properly.
The screen has been damaged by water or other substances and needs to be replaced If you’re experiencing any of these issues. then it’s time to bring your Apple Watch in for repair. You can also try resetting the device by holding down both buttons for about 15 seconds.

How to Fix Sharing Activity Not Working on Apple Watch

If you are having trouble sharing your activity data with Apple Watch, then follow these steps:

Open the Activity app on your iPhone or iPad and go to the My Watch tab at the bottom of your screen.
Tap on “Activities” under Shared Activities With Friends. in order to view a list of all shared activities you have made with other users (or just tap one if it appears in that list). If no one is listed as being involved in any shared activities, then there is nothing to worry about. your watch won’t show them anyway.
If you see that there are shared activities, then tap the person’s name to view their profile and try to find a way to send them a message. If the problem persists, try resetting your Apple Watch by holding down both buttons at the same time until. you see an image of an Apple logo appear on screen. After this it should work as normal again.

How to Fix Activity App Not Updating on iPhone Issue

Install the latest version of the Activity app on your iPhone.
Force restart your Apple Watch.
Force restart your iPhone.
Restart your Apple Watch again, and then force restart it again if necessary.
If you still cannot get the Activity app to update, try uninstalling and reinstalling the Activity app from the iTunes Store. Try resetting all of your settings on your iPhone by going to Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings.

How to Fix Shared Activity Problems in Family Sharing Group

You’re experiencing problems with shared activity in a Family Sharing group. It’s important to check that the following steps have been completed:

Your Apple Watch is connected to your iPhone.
Your iPhone is connected to the Internet (Wi-Fi or cellular).
Check that both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network and not using cellular data.
you’re still experiencing problems with shared activity in a Family Sharing group, try these steps. Make sure that everyone in your family is signed in to the same iCloud account. For example, if you’re setting up Family Sharing on an iPhone and want to share apps and media with other devices, make sure that everyone has their own Apple ID. Don’t use your family member’s Apple ID to sign into their device because this can cause problems with shared content. If someone leaves your family sharing group, remove them by going to Settings > [your name] > Family Sharing.

How to solve the Apple Watch’s Black Screen problem?

Apple Watch's Black Screen You may have been able to fix the Apple Watch’s black screen problem by restarting your watch or resetting it. If you don’t see any improvement, try force-quitting a specific app on your device. You can do this by pressing and holding the side button until you see the power off slider. Press and hold down on that slider until your Apple Watch turns off completely. It’s turned off, press and hold the side button again to turn it back on. You should also check for updates from your iPhone or iPad. Open the App Store app and click Updates in the toolbar at the top of the screen.

How to Troubleshoot the Black Screen on Your Apple Watch

If you’re experiencing a black screen on your Apple Watch, here are some troubleshooting tips:

Restart the watch by turning it off and then back on again.
Reset the watch by pressing and holding down on its Digital Crown for at least 30 seconds, until a screen appears asking if you’d like to reset your device. Select ‘Yes‘. Read through our guide to resetting an Apple Watch before proceeding with this process
If you need more information about it. If the black screen on your Apple Watch persists after you’ve restarted it and reset it, then your best bet is to contact Apple Support. The company offers free technical support over the phone or online chat, so there’s no reason not to give them a call especially since they may be able to fix the issue without requiring you to send in your device for repair.

FAQs Section

Why did my Apple Watch screen go black?

It sounds like your Apple Watch has completely run out of battery and therefore has powered down. To recharge the watch, connect. It’s to the charger that came with your purchase and leave it connected until the watch is fully charged. Once it is, you should be able to press and hold the side button to turn it back on. If you’re still having trouble, please visit Apple’s support website for more assistance.

Why is my Apple Watch screen black and won’t turn on?

Your Apple Watch screen is black and won’t turn on. You may have to hold both buttons for 25–30 seconds before the Apple logo appears. If that doesn’t work, try restarting your device by pressing and holding the Digital Crown and Side Button until the power off slider appears. Swipe to power off and wait ten seconds before powering on again.

What do I do if my Apple Watch won’t force a restart?

your Apple Watch isn’t restarting, hold down the side button and the Digital Crown at the same time for ten seconds. If that doesn’t work, try holding them down for fifteen or twenty seconds. It still doesn’t work, you may need to go to an Apple Store or call Apple Support.

Why is my Apple Watch completely dead?

Make sure your Apple Watch is attached properly. If it’s not attached well, the magnetic charger won’t work and your watch will die.

If your Apple Watch still isn’t charging after you’ve checked to make sure the back is attached correctly, try these troubleshooting tips:
Restart your watch by holding down the side button until you see the power off slider. Swipe to power off, then hold down the side button again to turn it back on.
Charge your watch using a different cable or outlet.
Update your software. To do this, open the Settings app on your iPhone > General > Software Update.

Why did my Apple Watch suddenly stopped working?

It’s possible that your Apple Watch stopped working because its battery has run too low or drained out. If your Apple Watch’s battery is completely drained. It won’t turn on and you’ll need to charge it before you can use it again.

To check the battery level of your Apple Watch, open the Control Center by swiping up from the bottom of the screen and then tapping on the battery icon. If your Apple Watch’s battery is below 50%, you should plug it in to charge it.