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Always-on Apple Watch display showing the wrong time? Here’s the fix

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Briefings

Recent Apple Watch bugs caused the always-on display to show incorrect times during daylight saving time transitions, despite the primary watch face updating correctly. This issue has recurred multiple times over the years, affecting users who rely on the screen for timekeeping. The problem stems from a synchronization failure between the watch's internal clock and the system's daylight saving adjustments.

Key points

• The always-on display on Apple Watch incorrectly shows the wrong time during daylight saving time transitions, while the primary watch face updates correctly.
• This bug has occurred multiple times over the years, causing confusion for users who depend on the screen for accurate time information.

Context

Apple Watch users experience time synchronization issues during daylight saving time changes, affecting the always-on display functionality.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to reported user experiences; specific dates, affected regions, or technical root causes remain unknown.

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