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Data source for step length

I accidently removed my iPhone as a data source for step length in the Health app, how do I add it again?

iPhone 8, iOS 14

Posted on Aug 14, 2021 4:52 AM

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Posted on Aug 15, 2021 10:32 AM

Hello Lanch1,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities!

If we understand your post correctly, you've accidentally removed your iPhone as a data source for step length in the Health App and would like to add it again. We're happy to help!


Go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services > System Services > Ensure Motion Calibration & Distance is enabled. This will enable Step Length.


Let us know if you have any questions.

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.

Take care!

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Aug 15, 2021 10:32 AM in response to Lanch1

Hello Lanch1,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities!

If we understand your post correctly, you've accidentally removed your iPhone as a data source for step length in the Health App and would like to add it again. We're happy to help!


Go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services > System Services > Ensure Motion Calibration & Distance is enabled. This will enable Step Length.


Let us know if you have any questions.

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.

Take care!

Data source for step length

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