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User profile for user: Keirsb
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Apple watch GPS

I've been having issues with my Apple Watch connecting to GPS when in close proximity with my phone - say if i go for a run and have my phone with me it only records part of the workout on the map. Since i installed the latest update it's now doing the same even without my phone being with me. The Watch records the total distance but only has a GPS map for a small proportion (often towards the end of the workout)


I've seen similar posts and done all the unpair etc. but now it doesn't appear to be a pairing issue but a Watch issue


Any ideas? Defeats the purpose of having an Apple Watch for me

Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 7

Posted on Jul 26, 2021 9:53 PM

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User profile for user: javaliga
javaliga
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Posted on Jul 27, 2021 9:36 AM

Workout map route colors explanations:

Yellow is the average pace.

Green is the fastest pace.

Red and orange are the slowest paces.

All sections are based on averages for that section and length of time to complete.

If there are grey dots on the route this is a weak or non existent GPS signal. The dots are where the watch is filling in the gaps.


To see the map, you must turn on route tracking. On the iPhone, go to "Settings > Privacy > Location Services" and turn Location Services on.

  1. Next tap Apple Watch Workout and then tap While Using the App.
  2. Then tap on maps then tap While Using the App.
  3. Finally tap on System Services and turn on Motion Calibration & Distance.

Another place to check is on the watch in "Settings/Privacy/Location Services" and make sure this is turned on. Then scroll down to Apple Watch Workout and select While Using the App.


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User profile for user: javaliga
javaliga
User level: Level 10
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Jul 27, 2021 9:36 AM in response to Keirsb

Workout map route colors explanations:

Yellow is the average pace.

Green is the fastest pace.

Red and orange are the slowest paces.

All sections are based on averages for that section and length of time to complete.

If there are grey dots on the route this is a weak or non existent GPS signal. The dots are where the watch is filling in the gaps.


To see the map, you must turn on route tracking. On the iPhone, go to "Settings > Privacy > Location Services" and turn Location Services on.

  1. Next tap Apple Watch Workout and then tap While Using the App.
  2. Then tap on maps then tap While Using the App.
  3. Finally tap on System Services and turn on Motion Calibration & Distance.

Another place to check is on the watch in "Settings/Privacy/Location Services" and make sure this is turned on. Then scroll down to Apple Watch Workout and select While Using the App.


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