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Activity GPS issues after watchOS 7 and iOS 14 updates

This morning I upgraded my iPhone XS Max to iOS 14 and my S4 Watch to watchOS 7. I then went for a run, using the Outdoor Run activity on my Watch as usual, holding my iPhone while I ran (as I was listening to a podcast with AirPods). When I finished, everything was recorded as normal, and I could sync the activity to Strava.

Later, I went for a walk. I used the Outdoor Walk activity on my Watch, but this time didn't take my iPhone. When I returned, and attempted to upload the activity to Strava, I received a warning that no GPS/route data was present. I checked the Fitness and Health apps, and sure enough, there was no route on the map - only the starting point.

I spoke to someone at Apple Support and they suggested I turned off/back on a couple of related privacy settings. I have since tried another Outdoor Walk activity, without the phone present, and the problem persists - no GPS/route data.

My wife also tried the same this evening, after upgrading her iPhone X and S4 Watch too. She had the same results - i.e. with just the Watch, no GPS/route information was saved with the activity.

This seems like a bug to me. Has anyone else experienced the same issue, or has any suggestions as to how to fix it?

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Apple Watch Series 4, watchOS 7

Posted on Sep 17, 2020 1:24 PM

1,375 replies

Sep 23, 2020 3:41 AM in response to Hageltjes

Same problem no gps data and battery draining at alarming rate - 45% gone in 90 minute walk!

ayham123

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4 points

Sep 23, 2020 4:37 AM in response to Hageltjes

I have exactly same issue

TC!

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18 points

Sep 23, 2020 5:21 AM in response to tobi_501

Wondering if it might be as simple as Apple's security blocking their own app from seeing the health data?

kiyani

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13 points

Sep 23, 2020 5:31 AM in response to Hageltjes

Didn’t notice until I saw an article on appleinsider.com. I am having same issue with my S3 Watch with watchOS 7 and iPhone 11 with iOS 14. I hope Apple will fix this soon.

Sep 23, 2020 5:58 AM in response to ms_nurain

I don't think so, this is more about not tracking or saving routes. my heart rate monitor seems to be working just fine

Sep 23, 2020 8:16 AM in response to johnniek2

I’m not sure I understand your question. It is no longer recording the route I took during the workout, it doesn’t matter wether that means cycling, running or walking.

Sep 23, 2020 8:21 AM in response to TanCC

just track your activities with Strava. You’ll get all the info plus the gps tracking data

v_oncel

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19 points

Sep 23, 2020 8:36 AM in response to MarkWeaver

Has the issue been confirmed as a bug which is being worked on?

Sep 23, 2020 8:40 AM in response to v_oncel

No idea, but I would hope so since this isn't just an isolated issue, many people have the same problem and even brand new S6 watches have the issue.

meet195

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4 points

Sep 23, 2020 8:47 AM in response to Hageltjes

I had the same issue , resolved by doing a factory reset for the watch .

Zlots_

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4 points

Sep 23, 2020 8:49 AM in response to Hageltjes

https://www.macrumors.com/2020/09/23/apple-watch-os-7-gps-workout-data-missing/

Sep 23, 2020 9:18 AM in response to Hageltjes

I have the exact same issue, except I am not on Watch OS 7 (only have a Series 2). I wonder though if an update has been made to Watch OS 6 which also has the bug???