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Apple Watch Maps route real-view options?

Hello,

I've been using Apple Watch Series 3 for almost 3 years.

Recently, I discovered the watch OS 8.1 maps can't view route real-view while navigation. It only shows turn-by-turn navigation and when you click on the map symbol down the turn it only shows the turn route.

Watch OS 8.1 (my Series 3)


Back with watch OS 7, I used maps on iPhone, select route and "GO". My watch will show the route real-view (like when using maps from the phone, the position is following the route I was taking, with quick glance I know when to turn and how far should I proceed before taking a turn) instead of the turn-by-turn navigation.

Watch OS 7.6 (my friend's SE)


Nowadays, I got lost often because of the turn-by-turn navigation on my apple watch (which is messed up).

Is there any apps or option for the maps to show the real-view navigation again?

I use the apple watch maps while riding a motorbike. And the turn by turn navigation sucks (not helping at all).

Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks!

Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 8

Posted on Nov 30, 2021 2:54 AM

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Dec 1, 2021 6:50 AM in response to Komodo_Joe

Greetings Komodo_Joe,


Thanks for reaching out in Apple Support Communities. We're happy to help out with your Apple Watch and Maps. Riding a motorbike, it’s really important to have the view that works best for you.


Have you taken a look at the section “Use Maps while en route” found in the Apple Watch Guide


If you are still unable to get the view you need, reach back out to us and let us know which iPhone and iOS version your Apple Watch is paired with so we can keep looking into this with you.



Take care!

Dec 2, 2021 1:37 AM in response to Sharon_419

Hello Sharon_419,


Yes, I have read the Guide. It ddin't solve my problem and a bit frustrated. So, I asked it here.


I'm currently using iPhone XS iOS 15.1 -- For watch series 3 OS 8.1.


I really need the route real-view on my apple watch again.

Or is there any third party app that provide the feature? (G**gle maps isn't helping at all on my watch as only showing turn-by-turn option).


Thank you.

Apple Watch Maps route real-view options?

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