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Location service on apple watch not updating

My apple watch always shows 'location requested' and in find my app it says location not found, also my watch is gps only and connected. What to do?

Posted on Jan 27, 2022 4:47 AM

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Posted on Jan 27, 2022 6:12 AM

On the paired iPhone, go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services and verify that you toggled on Location Services

Then, tap Location Services > Apple Watch Workout and choose While Using the App under Allow Location Access

Repeat the above step for Maps, so it’s also set to While Using the App

For iOS 14+, toggle on Precise Location

If not turned on, the Workout app cannot adequately determine your route


Another place to check is on the watch in settings/privacy/Location Services and make sure this is turned on and scroll down to apple watch workout and select while using the app.

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Jan 27, 2022 6:12 AM in response to Nikhil0308

On the paired iPhone, go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services and verify that you toggled on Location Services

Then, tap Location Services > Apple Watch Workout and choose While Using the App under Allow Location Access

Repeat the above step for Maps, so it’s also set to While Using the App

For iOS 14+, toggle on Precise Location

If not turned on, the Workout app cannot adequately determine your route


Another place to check is on the watch in settings/privacy/Location Services and make sure this is turned on and scroll down to apple watch workout and select while using the app.

Location service on apple watch not updating

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