Anyone else have any success fixing their wonky GPS on their watch? I go for a run and it’s zig zagging all over the place. It didn’t used to do this so I have no idea what happened. I have tried so many of the suggestions in the forums I’m at a loss.
Apple Watch Series 5, watchOS 6
Hello mgrant1248,
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities! I understand that when running with your Apple Watch Series 5, your GPS doesn't appear to be as accurate as it was in the past. I would be happy to help take a closer look at what to do next.
Since you mentioned that you've already tried some troubleshooting suggestions that you found, I'd also like to confirm if you've done the following:
Use your Apple Watch without your iPhone nearby - Apple Support
"4. For GPS accuracy when you walk, run, or cycle outdoors, select the appropriate Workout and bring your iPhone. For GPS accuracy, you can also calibrate your Apple Watch. Apple Watch Series 2 and later has built-in GPS that allows you to get more accurate distance and speed information during an outdoor workout without your paired iPhone."
If you've already done that or if there's no change in accuracy after, I'd like to collect a few more details:
Cheers!
Hi mgrant1248,
Thanks for getting back to us. At this point, I'd like to have you reach out to Apple Support for a closer look. You can contact them using the link below:
Take care.
Yes I have tried all the things you have mentioned. It's an apple watch series 5 GPS + Cellular. I did not bring my Iphone with me and I waited until I was about 100 meters from my house. My route is very flat and open (I live in the prairies so not really very big trees and I didn't go under any bridges or anything). I have done the same route many times and it has been accurate in the past. It's just the past month it has become very inaccurate.
That would be nice if I could actually get through. All I get is a spinning arrow when I go to that link. My warranty will be out in a month I think so I'm sure hoping that this can get dealt with soon. It really is frustrating to spend so much on a watch and it stop working properly in less than a year.
I too am having this issue with an watch 3 GPS + Cellular.
Apple Watch series 5 GPS inaccuracies
