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Resolved How to keep my Apple Watch Ultra screen on all the time?
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See here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/108352
This should allow the screen to stay on while wet. Note that touchscreen input will be disabled when this is turned on.
Why would the watch screen stay on while it's not on your wrist?
Sure, there might be isolated use cases when you want that, but Apple's catering to the vast majority, cannot cater to everyone.
I won't get the watch wet. I just need the screen on while I shower and monitor the time. It shouldn't be more than 5 minutes so I'm not scared of burn-in.
Well, we all have isolated cases and Apple should consider them all.
Ah, I misunderstood - that won’t help then haha. AFAIK there’s no way to force the display to stay on while it’s off your wrist.
Water Lock is for if the watch is on your wrist while it’s getting wet. It won’t do anything to stop the watch from auto-locking when it detects that it’s no longer on your wrist.
So Apple should consider (and cater for) all different individual isolated use cases and wishes? I know it is not your job as a consumer, but (since it is your assertion) could you please explain how that would be even remotely possible without millions of choices in the settings menu?
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you've gotten the answers already - AW screen will turn off when not on wrist.
re "I won't get the watch wet" - you do know that the Ultra is certified for (recreational, 40m) scuba diving, right? it's designed to function under those conditions. I've worn several generations of AW (S4/7/AWU, AWU2) in the shower and never had a problem.
Set a 5 minute timer on your phone, and get out of the shower when it goes off. Do you really need to be scrutinizing the time like a maniac? This ain't that hard.
Is it designed to withstand regular exposure to semi-abrasive chemicals like those found in shampoo, soap, conditioners, etc.? Genuine question. Just because it's designed to withstand saltwater on occasion doesn't mean it'll necessarily perform identically if exposed daily to harsher chemicals (which it presumably wasn't tested on). But I could be wrong.
No, and you should not “soap” it, I’ve been showering daily with my AW on since I got my S4, so close to 6 years and never had a problem.
And Apple even offers a “open water” swim activity…
Withstanding saltwater at 40m depth is very different from showering…
Anyway, I can only speak of personal experience when it comes to showering with the AW…
No one is going to intentionally put soap on their Apple Watch, lol. But when you're washing your hair/body, soap inevitably gets places, and will be getting on your watch at least a little if you wear it daily.
I just looked it up and apparently Apple says not to expose it to soaps, shampoos, etc., which can wear down the resistance seals over time. It's cool you haven't had issues with it in 6 years (probably a testament to good build quality), but I don't blame OP for being cautious. Showering with your watch on is more about just getting it wet.
Poor wording on my part. I meant that soap is a "strong" chemical and that it has the ability to break things down (namely dirt/grime, but apparently given Apple's guidelines, device water resistance seals too), depending on the exact chemicals.
Point being soap is harder on materials (will wear them out quicker) than salt water in the ocean when you go scuba diving.
I got the impression as well after reading Apple's documentation. I wonder what kind of chemicals in soap wears down Apple Watch's water resistance. It's sad to know that the water resistance isn't forever.