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under the new WatchOS 7, after I tapped on the connected WiFi, I can see there is an option to turn off the new option, "private address", no matter how many times I tried to turn it off, I only can see "SCANNING*" from the screen and then returned to normal watch face with the option "on" again...
I want to turn it off because I couldn't use my watch to unlock my MacBook anymore after I installed the WatchOS 7.
Apple Watch
Hello Kevin.cheng.kw.
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities. We understand that you are having some trouble with disconnecting from a Wi-Fi network. We will be glad to assist. Let's try forgetting the network as shown below from this resource:
Connect your Apple Watch to Wi-Fi
Cheers.
Hello Kevin.cheng.kw.
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities. We understand that you are having some trouble with disconnecting from a Wi-Fi network. We will be glad to assist. Let's try forgetting the network as shown below from this resource:
Connect your Apple Watch to Wi-Fi
Cheers.
Hi,
After I ignored the issue for a few days, the watch ables to turn off "private address" function finally, but... I didn't do anything & no any hardware or software update for the watch or existing network equipment. Very strange...
Kevin
Hi Kevin.
Thanks for following up. Next, we would recommend contacting Apple Support.
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Take care.
Hi Rina,
I tried the method which you mentioned, it doesn't help. I even tried to un-pair the watch few times.
Cheers,
Kevin
unable to turn off "private address" from Apple Watch
