Watch display keeps defaulting back to Workout after upgrade to WatchOS 9.4

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Watch display keeps defaulting back to Workout after upgrade to WatchOS 9.4

Prior to the most recent update with WatchOS 9.4, I could start a Workout (outdoor walk) on my Watch Series 7, change the display to Music, and it would remain on Music until I manually switched to another screen. However, after the update to 9.4, when I switch to Music it will only be displayed for a second or two and then switches back to the Workout screen. I use the Music app to play MP3s from my phone and like to see what's currently playing from my Watch at a glance without having to switch between screens.

Apple Watch Series 7

Posted on Apr 5, 2023 5:28 AM

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DerekM87

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Apr 8, 2023 9:22 AM in response to Ravens1212

Hi Ravens1212,

To aid us in isolating this, can you confirm the following?

Does this behavior persist through a restart of your Apple Watch? Restart Apple Watch - Apple Support
Is this an every time occurrence? If you manually go back into the Music app, will it again automatically swap back to the Workout app after some time?

Let us know, we'll follow up from there.

Cheers!

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Apr 10, 2023 3:31 AM in response to DerekM87

I assumed when my Watch was upgraded to WatchOS 9.4 that it was restarted then, but apparently it must've been more of a "soft restart" than a hard restart. I was having another issue with my Watch and decided to hard restart it, and after that the original issue I reported is no longer happening. Thanks for following up!

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mingoslkd

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Apr 10, 2023 10:40 AM in response to Ravens1212

Hi Ravens1212,

We're glad to hear the issue has been resolved! It's amazing how many issues a simple restart can resolve. That's why it's always a great first step when something unexpected happens.

Take care!

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Watch display keeps defaulting back to Workout after upgrade to WatchOS 9.4

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