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Why is there a blue line on my Apple Watch?
How do I get better backgrounds on my Apple Watch?
What is the best Apple Watch background?
Can you get different Apple Watch backgrounds?

A blue border appears on the face of my watch. I originally thought it was a notification but it appears even after there are none. It appears on all my watch faces.

I have updated the software, restarted the watch, and rest to factory settings.

How do I remove it?

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Posted on Sep 22, 2021 6:10 PM

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Oct 28, 2021 9:24 AM in response to bedstuygal

I have exactly the same issue and I know by turning Assistive Touch off, it helps. But I just want the ugly borders gone, not the Pinch/Clench shortcuts. Can Apple please fix this by allowing us to toggle these frames/boxes on and off?

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Nov 17, 2021 11:11 AM in response to alphadork

I can't seem to find that toggle... any suggestions on where they've hid it?

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Sep 24, 2021 5:16 AM in response to bedstuygal

Hello, bedstuygal!

Thanks for reachig out to the Apple Support Communities! It looks like you havce a blue outline on your Apple Watch. You've done excellent steps so far to remove it and, at this point, we would recommend reaching out to Apple directly by checking out this link to Get Support and they will be more than happy to proceed with additional steps.

Have a terrific day!

Sep 24, 2021 4:24 PM in response to AppleJen77

Have the same issue and Apple Tech Support couldn't help.

Apple Chat Tech support didn't know what this border is. I think it has something to do with the small icons that show momentarily when you raise your wrist to look at the face - like the red dot and walkie talkie symbols that flash.

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Sep 28, 2021 7:55 PM in response to fieryjack

i had the same issue. Shutting off assistive touch got rid of it. Thx

Sep 29, 2021 12:18 PM in response to Bx9988

Turning off AssistiveTouch as well. That feature takes a lot of time to master the skill set.

Oct 19, 2021 10:40 PM in response to bedstuygal

To remove it go to setting accessabity scroll down to assistive touch then slide off.

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Oct 28, 2021 9:24 AM in response to bedstuygal

Oct 28, 2021 10:05 AM in response to averlyn

You are writing other users on this user to user only forum, none of whom have any input into what Apple can or can't do.

If you want to make a suggestion to Apple, use this link --> Feedback - Apple Watch - Apple

averlyn wrote:

I have exactly the same issue and I know by turning Assistive Touch off, it helps. But I just want the ugly borders gone, not the Pinch/Clench shortcuts. Can Apple please fix this by allowing us to toggle these frames/boxes on and off?

Nov 1, 2021 8:08 PM in response to averlyn

You can also leave assistive touch on, and just toggle of the "Visual Signal" setting inside the assistive touch settings.

Nov 1, 2021 8:09 PM in response to averlyn

You can toggle off the "Visual Signal" setting inside the assistive touch menu on the Watch app on the phone, while leaving assistive touch on. That will leave the assistive touch functionality active, but disable the irritating blue halo (I hated it too!).

Nov 3, 2021 4:02 AM in response to alphadork

THANK YOU! That was exactly what I needed. I did not notice that little toggle at all 🤦‍♀️

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Nov 17, 2021 11:11 AM in response to alphadork

I can't seem to find that toggle... any suggestions on where they've hid it?

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Why is there a blue line on my Apple Watch?

When you raise your wrist, a blue ring around your Apple Watch screen indicates that AssistiveTouch is turned on. To activate AssistiveTouch, clench your fist twice quickly. You can change the color of this visual signal in Accessibility > AssistiveTouch > Color.

How do I get better backgrounds on my Apple Watch?

How to customize the watch face on your Apple Watch.

Press the Digital Crown to go to the watch face..

Touch and hold the display..

Swipe left or right to choose a watch face, then tap Edit..

Swipe left or right to select a feature, then turn the Digital Crown to change it..

What is the best Apple Watch background?

The Best Apple Watch Faces: Reviews and Recommendations.

Best Overall: California Apple Watch Face..

Best for Fitness: Activity Digital Apple Watch Face..

Most Calming: Breathe Apple Watch Face..

Best for Nurses: Infograph Apple Watch Face..

Best Animated: Portraits Apple Watch Face..

Can you get different Apple Watch backgrounds?

Choose a design, adjust colors and features, then add it to your collection. Switch faces at any time to see the right timekeeping tools—or to shake things up. The Face Gallery in the Apple Watch app is the easiest way to see all of the available watch faces, customize one, and add it to your collection.

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