Why is my Apple Watch Screen upside down?

You arrive at the gym one fine morning, feeling pumped and ready for your workout. You slip on your fresh new gym fit, lace up your trainers, and strap on your trusty Apple Watch Band from Fitstraps, excited to track all of your progress and crush your fitness goals before the morning has barely started. You notice everyone around you also wearing their fitness trackers, their smartwatches gleaming with motivation just as your trusty Apple Watch is. You glance down at your Apple Watch on your left wrist, only to realize that the Apple logo appears upside down. Strange, you think, but no big deal, right?

You move on to the weightlifting area, determined to put your unfortunate Apple Watch screen incident behind you. You grab a pair of dumbbells, ready to perform your warm-up set, but as you raise your arms, the watch screen rotates, causing you to lose your balance stumble forward fall onto the floor and become the laughingstock of the whole gym floor.

OK, so the above may be a slight exaggeration, however, if you own an Apple Watch, chances are you've experienced the frustration of the Apple Watch displaying upside down. It can be annoying and confusing, especially if you're not sure why your watch isn't displaying properly.

Don't worry though, you are not alone, Apple Watch users across the world are experiencing the very same issues. There is no wrong wrist for an Apple watch, the left or right wrist works just as well. However, we can agree that there is a correct way your Apple Watch display should be facing. To avoid any more unfortunate gym floor incidents, in this post, Fitstraps (the most trusted Apple Wristband retailor online) will explore what causes this issue and how to fix it quickly and easily. We'll look at the common causes of upside-down Apple Watch screens, tips for troubleshooting your device, and more. So let's jump right to it and discover what can cause an inverted Apple Watch face display and how to restore it. 

Apple Watch upside down! What are the possible reasons for the watch orientation to be out of sync?

If you suddenly find that your Apple Watch screen display has been flipped upside down, and you cannot get it to switch back, it may be an indication that your device is not configured properly. This can happen if you have recently updated your Apple watches watch software or adjusted the orientation settings within your Apple Watch device.

The first thing to check is whether you are running the latest version of watchOS software on your device. To double-check this, open up your iphone's watch app on your iPhone and tap on "My Watch" in the lower tab bar, then select the “General tab” and then choose “Software Update”. If there is an update available, you'll be prompted by your phone to install it there and then.

Once you’ve done this, you can attempt to adjust the orientation settings on your Apple Watch device. In order to do this, open the Settings app and then select the “Display and Brightness” option. Once you are on this screen, you can then find an option to adjust your Apple watch's orientation. There are two different options that you can choose "Standard" and "Right".

If you want your screen facing the correct way (as most of us do) then select the “Standard” option however if you prefer it upside down simply select the Right option and then tap on the Back button. If you select the standard option and you still find that your screen is upside down, we suggest trying the tips below before you take your device to your local Apple Store for further investigation by one of their employees.

Their technicians are very knowledgeable and should be able to diagnose any hardware or software problems and advise on the best solution but it's always worth trying the below quick fixes before you do this. 

How to fix the Screen being upside down on an Apple Watch app? 

If you are having trouble with your Apple Watch screen display being upside down, you’re not alone. With the wide range of watch faces and options available on the Apple Watch, it can be difficult to keep track of orientation changes as you track your fitness data, which can lead to this frustrating problem. Fortunately for you though, Fitstraps are here to help and there are a few potential solutions that might help you get your Apple Watch screen flipped back the correct way. 

First of all, let’s try turning off your Apple Watch’s display orientation lock, if this is turned on, then the screen will stay in whatever position you last set it to. To turn this off, open up your Apple Watch app on your iPhone then choose “Display Orientation Lock” from the main menu.

If this step doesn’t work, then it’s time to try fully resetting your Apple Watch device. To do this hold down the side button and either volume button until you see the “Power Off” slider pop up on the screen. Slide it to turn off your Apple Watch, then press and hold the side button again to restart your device again. After this has been done, it should reset all settings back to their default settings and hopefully will fix the issue for good.

Another possible quick fix when it comes to solving your upside-down Apple Watch screen issue is by adjusting the orientation lock setting on your device. To do this, swipe up from your home screen to open up your Control Center. Then, click the lock icon and select "Portrait" or "Landscape" mode to lock the orientation in that direction.

If you have attempted all of these quick fixes with no success and you are still seeing an upside-down watch screen, then the next step is to try a hard reset on your Apple Watch. In order to do this, you need to press and hold both the side button and digital crown at the same time for around least 10 seconds.

You will then see the Apple logo pop up on your screen, indicating that your device has been fully reset and should now be in its correct orientation with your screen orientation the correct way up. If you’ve tried all of these solutions and your Apple Watch display is still upside down and facing the wrong way, then we would advise you to make contact with Apple Support.

You can either make the trip down to your local Apple Store for further assistance as they will be able to help diagnose the issue and provide further advice or direction on how to get your watch working correctly again. If you are not able to get to your local Apple store but want to get your screen sorted ASAP you can also contact Apple Support over the phone or online. 

My Apple watch upside-down digital crown issue has been fixed! 

So your Apple Watch screen rotation issue is finally fixed, and you stride back into the gym triumphantly the next day, wearing your trusty Apple Watch on your wrist. Just hours ago, you successfully fixed the upside-down display glitch that had been plaguing you for so long thanks to the handy Fitstraps article you just read.

Finally, your display is in its rightful place, and you feel like an absolute genius. With newfound confidence and sporting your fresh new funky iwatch Wristband from Fitstraps you embark on what you hope will be the best workout of your life. 

You choose a treadmill and hop on, ready to conquer the world—or at least a few miles. As you start jogging, your Apple Watch beeps encouragingly, reminding you to push harder. You're in the zone, feeling invincible with every step as the endorphins rush through your veins, elevating your spirits to new heights. 

The Apple Watch clipped on your wrist with your fashionable watch strap becomes your personal cheerleader, it offers motivational messages like, "You're a beast!" and "You've got this!" As you increase the treadmill's speed, your confidence skyrockets. You feel like an Olympic athlete, the wind of success blowing through your hair. Even the gym regulars glance your way, impressed by your newfound determination and you bask in the glory of their unspoken admiration.

You then realise that in the newfound elation of your Apple Watch screen working correctly again, you might have slightly exaggerated how great your workout was, however with a satisfied sigh, you wipe the sweat from your forehead and walk away from the treadmill, feeling accomplished and alive. Your watch orientation settings are now fixed, so you can count that as a big win. 

In conclusion, when your Apple Watch screen display keeps flipping upside down, you can try a number of different methods to fix the screen orientation problem. These include restarting your watch, checking for software updates, resetting it to factory settings or contacting support for further assistance. If all else fails, you may need to take your watch to your local Apple Watch store for repair or replacement. In any case, following these steps should help you quickly identify and resolve the issue with your Apple Watch device.