Are workout maps gone in iOS 14? I used to be able to view a map of bike rides, walks, etc. in previous versions of iOS. It was one of my absolute favorite features in the Fitness app!
Please tell me it isn’t so! I would be so disappointed 🥺
iPhone 11 Pro
Since I updated to iOS14 (iPhone 11 Pro Max) and WatchOS 7 (Watch Series 4), the day it was released, I've experienced the following issues:
What have I done?
What's the fix (may not fix it for everyone):
I've now fixed this, this is what I've done (there is no risk to this, providing that you have backed up your iPhone via iCloud or iTunes/Finder):
All my historical Outdoor run/hike/walk maps have reappeared. Any workouts since the iOS14 update does not appear and the 5-7 days Health data is all a mess for when I was experiencing the problem. Maps and routes are now being displayed in Fitness and the workouts are syncing. The Health data is all accurate and in sync. The phone is no longer heating up and the battery is back to normal - 93% since 6am!
I agree with people that we shouldn't have to do all this as Apple have completely messed this up - this is a bug and a serious issue with their Health and Fitness integration. I don't have the patience to wait for the fix, as it will take weeks (in my opinion) and I just want my Health and Fitness all back to normal. The biggest issue was the battery life and the phone heating up.
It's up to you all if you want to do this - do it in the evening, or whenever you've got time, there is no risk as long as you've backed up your phone.
I spoke to someone at Apple support. They said that their engineers are aware of the issue. They said to keep my phone updated in case it gets patched.
Sorry I haven’t read every reply so maybe somebody already posted this. I had the same problem. A reset to factory settings and re-pair solved it. Just un-pairing and re-pairing did not work.
I have also spoken to apple and apparently they are aware of it other users have same issues. They have sent information to engineering team and hopefully it should come back in an update and data should return also has not been lost. Fingers crossed happens soon as one of best features
Just tracked a short outdoor walk workout and the route is there! My newly paired Apple Watch is now on the list of data sources for GPS routes. The routes are still missing from previous workouts though.
Restored through iCloud. All maps from previous workouts no matter which iOS versions are gone, but new maps and HR are being recorded, so I guess this is somewhat of a fix.
I suppose restoring from iCloud fixes the database corruption in HealthKit (vs. locally it probably is just the file thats being put back on the phone)
Responding to you, but this applies to many other posters.
Apple has provided instructions to get workouts to be recorded, it involves doing a RESTORE from iCloud (not a WIPE). Yes the restore takes 20 minutes to get started and over night to restore apps and older data. In my case it took four days to get all of the workout data back as I have daily workout going back years. But all of the data did come back except for the historical maps.
Yes, there is still an issue with historical maps and in fewer cases Heart Rate / VO2 Max not being recorded.
I’m 100% sure that if the historical route data is still valid that will have a solution in a future update.
I took the plunge and decided to back up, erase phone, un pair watch and restore phone. After an afternoon of stress trying to restore everything 🙄🙄🙄🙄 and it’s still downloading data from iCloud (I’m going to be very P**** off if health data doesn’t return as we are trying for a baby and I need that data!) I have gone for a walk and what do y’all know my workout map HAS RETURNED.
thank god.
iPhone 8 and watch s2.
I would’ve been so angry of it didn’t work.
give it a shot, it’s worked for me.
hopefully it works out for everyone or apple bloody fix it properly ASAP.
Latest watchOS 7.1 and iOS 14.2 has fixed workout maps for new workouts but old ones are still missing for me.
Workouts done with iOS 14 show just a green pin. Pre iOS 14 workouts have no map data at all, the map doesn’t even appear and neither does any historical weather info. Pre iOS 14.2 at least had a green start marker but even that is now gone.
Tried all the backup and restore options but no luck. Guess I’ll follow the steps posted here (https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-suggests-restoring-iphone-and-apple-watch-to-fix-excess-battery-drain-or-missing-gps-data.2258013/page-9?post=29161058#post-29161058) tomorrow and see if the data has truly gone.
Three+ years of maps and weather info lost and Apple have 404’d the support article. Nice.
No return of historical maps for me. Maps now work for workouts after installation of 14.0, but I upgraded early yesterday morning and when checking the historic maps prior to installation of 14.0, still just the pin dropped at the site of the run. Not expecting any restoration to happen. Sigh. It actually matters more in hiking. I fear all those maps are long gone.
Changing location settings within Privacy to Off and then On again
Go to Health app -> Show All Health Data -> Workouts -> Workout Route Data Sources & Access (in the very bottom) -> Data Sources. Let us know what you have in there.
Whilst Apple get it sorted I suggest getting Strava. Syncs to iPhone Fitness and map is on Strava. Nothing lost, just not doubled up maps as it would normally happen
No, I don't get the weather. But after doing the backup and restore procedure I do get the maps.
My watch is also a Series 4. What country/region are you in?
Just for kicks, go to Settings>General>Language & Region. Regardless of what it says your region is, re-select it. I had that go wonky on me once and it messed up a lot of little things.
I'd suggest unpairing and re-pairing the watch. I'd also send feedback to Apple. If it's something a lot of people are seeing, the more who report it, the more likely Apple is to look into it. You can use the feedback link or contact Apple using the Contact Support link at the top right of every page of these forum.
I'd also keep an eye on the forums to see if any other threads show up.
Workout maps gone in iOS 14?
