Apple Watch Always on Display and OLED burn-in

[wilberforce]

Last time I tried that they refused to do so, because battery health was more than 80%.

In any case, this may be a good opportunity to upgrade, as I have been thinking of doing so for a while

I went to the Apple Store today and traded my S5 for an S8 (the day before the hectic rush for the Ultra Watches!). The Apple guy said the S5 looked good to him, and gave me the full trade-in value.
btw, this is the checklist they use at the Apple Store for trade-in, printed on the receipt. Note - these are not my answers, they are the answers entered by The Apple person when checking the watch for trade-in. I would have answered "Yes" to the question about burn in, but I wasn't asked. I didn't know the questions or answers until I got the receipt in email when I got home.

Very pleased with the S8, it is nice upgrade from S5.
Not too impressed with the Ultra, even though I do some activities for which it is intended. The larger size and cost and appearance are significant compromises. I have 14 days to change my mind, though.

 

[psideras]

If this happened on series 3 isn’t it possible on any Apple Watch with OLED display?

 

[andyw715]

If this happened on series 3 isn’t it possible on any Apple Watch with OLED display?

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so what is that, your S3 with brightness turned up to 100% all the time?
S3 doesn't have AOD.

 

[deeddawg]

If this happened on series 3 isn’t it possible on any Apple Watch with OLED display?

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three year old S6 always with AOD and rarely changing watch face, zero burn in.

 

[psideras]

so what is that, your S3 with brightness turned up to 100% all the time?
S3 doesn't have AOD.

That’s exactly what I m trying to say. Even without AOD burn in happened just without changing watch face and using night stand as shown in picture.
Is there a newer technology at the next series to prevent it? I’m worried because recently bought series 9.

 

[andyw715]

That’s exactly what I m trying to say. Even without AOD burn in happened just without changing watch face and using night stand as shown in picture.
Is there a newer technology at the next series to prevent it? I’m worried because recently bought series 9.

I haven't experienced any burn in since AOD was introduced in S5