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I was walking outside casually. Not even close to falling when my watch notified me that it detected a hard fall. Two times!! I’d like to have it on but it doesn’t detect falls correctly.

Why did my iwatch detect a hard fall when I was casually walking. No fall. Two times!!

Posted on Feb 21, 2023 4:42 PM

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Posted on Feb 22, 2023 9:45 AM

If 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


 Unpair and erase your Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK) 


and then 


Set up your Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK)


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

iOS16.3.1 and OS9.3.1


Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Update your Apple Watch - Apple Support 


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


 Click here > Contact - Official Apple Support


or phone numbers  


Click here > Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support


and or Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


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Feb 22, 2023 9:45 AM in response to PastelLinda

If 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


 Unpair and erase your Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK) 


and then 


Set up your Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK)


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

iOS16.3.1 and OS9.3.1


Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Update your Apple Watch - Apple Support 


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


 Click here > Contact - Official Apple Support


or phone numbers  


Click here > Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support


and or Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


I was walking outside casually. Not even close to falling when my watch notified me that it detected a hard fall. Two times!! I’d like to have it on but it doesn’t detect falls correctly.

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