Apple Watch 7 changing exercise from outdoor walk to indoor cycle on it’s own

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Frustratingly the Activity setting is changing from outdoor walk to indoor cycle without any interaction on my part.

It does not happen at any set time, just randomly switches.

I have tried changing the display, thinking I may inadvertently be touching the screen, but the issue continues

My wife’s Apple Watch, on the same network, for the same walk does not have any issue, so it cannot be a drop in signal.

Any help very much appreciated

Apple Watch Series 7

Posted on Feb 3, 2023 7:07 AM

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Answer 1

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If all settings normal but behaviour is irrational there is a progressive hierarchy of remedies...

First force restart the Watch

i.e. press and hold both the side button and Digital Crown for at least 10 seconds, then release both buttons when you see the Apple logo.

Then, although it may seem irrelevant, while it is restarting Force Restart the paired iphone Force restart iPhone – Apple Support (UK)

Test it for a while. If it is still misbehaving... Unpair and set up again

and then

If no better you may want to unpair then set up without restoring the backup.

You may also want to make sure the software on the watch and iphone are up to date.

If you've completed that troubleshooting and the issue is still not resolved, Contact Support.

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Answer 2

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Thank you. Problem appears to have been sorted now

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Answer 3

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great news!

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