Why does the Xiaomi Watch 5 briefly flash when switching from screen-off to Always-on screen?

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If the Xiaomi Watch 5 briefly flashes when switching from screen-off to Always-on screen, please refer to the following troubleshooting steps:
1. When the Xiaomi Watch 5 transitions from a fully off-screen to Always-on screen mode, the screen goes through a very brief “wake-up” process. The display lights up momentarily before entering AOD mode. During this short transition, you can briefly see a bright screen, which can appear as a flicker. This is a normal visual effect.
2. Check the brightness setting. Very high or very low brightness levels can make the transition more noticeable. Adjust the brightness and observe whether the flashing effect changes.
3. Check whether a custom watch face is being used. Some third-party or complex watch faces may not be fully optimized for Always-on display transitions. Switch to a default watch face and compare the behavior.
4. Check for system updates. Install the latest system version, as updates can optimize display transitions and reduce visual artifacts.
5. Restart the watch. Restarting can clear temporary system glitches that cause abnormal display behavior.
6. Reset the watch. Back up your data and restore the watch to factory settings to rule out software conflicts.
7. If the flickering persists or affects usability, please contact the official after-sales service for further assistance.