Running with my watch while my phone is in my pocket

When I go for a run with my series 6 watch and my iPhone is in my pocket not doing anything, the GPS is always messed up, it says I've gone a shorter distance than I actually have and the lines are always wonky.

I even tried putting my phone on airplaine mode and that didn't work either.

There is no issue when I just have my watch.

Anyone know a fit?

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Posted on Apr 27, 2021 8:27 AM

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2 replies

Randy-12

Level 7

20,163 points

Apr 27, 2021 8:34 AM in response to ScotPippen

Try turning off Health and Fitness tracking in Motion and Fitness

It worked for me.

from your iPhone>Settings>Privacy>Motion & Fitness>Health>Toggle this off

and Fitness Tracking>Toggle this off as well

ScotPippen Author

Level 1

8 points

Apr 29, 2021 10:24 AM in response to Randy-12

Just after going for and run and testing this out. Worked perfect, thanks for that.

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