After the latest update/upgrade for iWatch the water droplet for iWatch to place the watch in water resistance mode is no longer there. So simple task like showering, doing dishes cannot be tracked because I’am afraid that I cannot water block the watch. Why hide this feature after all this time. why make it harder to find. why fix something that wasn’t broke..
Apple Watch Series 5, watchOS 10
It is still there in WatchOS 10, but the way you get to it has changed slightly. In the older software versions you probably swiped up to access Control Center. In WatchOS 10 you need to press the Side Button (not the Digital Crown) then maybe scroll to find the water drop button.
https://support.apple.com/guide/watch/apd06bc15da1/watchos
Also be aware the Water Lock function doesn't change the physical water resistance of your Apple Watch, it simply locks the touch screen functions so splashes don't get interpreted as touch gestures. It doesn't matter if you dip your arm in water, the watch will probably detect the change and activate Water Lock automatically. However, showering is one of the activities which are not recommended, because the shower soap increases the ability of water to pass the seals, and temperature changes (hot/cold shower) also increase the risk of pressure changes and water penetration.
It is still there in WatchOS 10, but the way you get to it has changed slightly. In the older software versions you probably swiped up to access Control Center. In WatchOS 10 you need to press the Side Button (not the Digital Crown) then maybe scroll to find the water drop button.
https://support.apple.com/guide/watch/apd06bc15da1/watchos
Also be aware the Water Lock function doesn't change the physical water resistance of your Apple Watch, it simply locks the touch screen functions so splashes don't get interpreted as touch gestures. It doesn't matter if you dip your arm in water, the watch will probably detect the change and activate Water Lock automatically. However, showering is one of the activities which are not recommended, because the shower soap increases the ability of water to pass the seals, and temperature changes (hot/cold shower) also increase the risk of pressure changes and water penetration.
You momentarily press and release the oval side button to get the Control Center, which has the water drop to enable water mode.
https://support.apple.com/guide/watch/control-center-apd06bc15da1/watchos
Trishadee wrote:
Can’t find my Water drop after the new update 17.2 recently !
watchOS 10 moved the Control Center from the swipe up gesture, to a quick press and release on the flat oval side button (see picture)
Use Control Center on Apple Watch - Apple Support
DO NOT hold the button, as that will bring up Emergency services display
If you are having issues getting the press and release timing just right, you can play with
Settings -> Accessibility -> Side Button Click Speed.
I like "Slow". My Wife likes "Slowest". Adjusting this option is also useful when trying to the the Apple Pay double press and release timing just right.
this does not work
Thanks for the explanation. Works well now. It would be nice if Apple sent out workaround instructions for the changes made etc.
Thank you for the tip to find the ‘Water Lock’ after the 17.1.1 update. Now that I know, it’s not really an inconvenience. 😃
Can’t find my Water drop after the new update 17.2 recently !
Water droplet no longer present on iWatch
