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How do I lock my watch during a workout? The Lock button is no longer there when I swipe right.

It appears the lock feature during a workout has gone away??

Apple Watch Series 5, watchOS 10

Posted on Sep 22, 2023 8:34 AM

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Posted on Dec 7, 2023 8:09 AM

horrid new method for locking screen. I can’t get through a **** workout without the thing automatically pausing. I’m beginning to hate these Apple watches.

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Oct 24, 2023 4:23 PM in response to IdrisSeabright

No this is the same problem of this thread, I don't believe you understood their point. I went hiking today, realized the lock button was gone from the workout screen. If you lock it from the control center area the watch just shows you the clock face. People usually lock their watches during a workout so a button doesn't get accidentally pressed that screws up the recorded workout. But when the face is locked you want to see the stats of your workout screen stats when you glance at the watch during the workout, when the watch is locked now this is not an option. Despite having so much money it doesn't appear as if the company does any testing in real world scenarios because this would have been a registered bug.

Jan 2, 2024 10:23 AM in response to BobHarris

I have the pretty silly process.

Start your workout.

To engage the lock, Press the flat button, scroll down to the water drop and press it. The screen automatically goes back to the screen you were at.

To disengage the lock, press and hold the crown button until it clears.

I’m not sure what prompted them to change this process but it does work.

Maybe they needed to show the value of having a flat button?


Thanks for your help!

Oct 25, 2023 12:37 AM in response to OG_Bobby_Johnson

I understand entirely and can 100% assure you that it works for me...


The key point is that you need to lock the screen whilst in the app. I imagine you are in an actiity and then press the crown button returning to the clock screen, then go the control panel and lock the that screen.


You need to press the side button well showing the stats or whatever you want, then press the water drop icon and it will lock the workout screen.


I suppose there's a chance you have a really old version of the watch or something that this doesn't work with, I've got a 6 which has an always-on display, so I guess that might be relevant.



Jan 2, 2024 7:42 AM in response to Mommy_Schenk

I have a v7 watch running 10.2 and a v14 phone running 17.2.1. I speed skate with wrist guards so locking the watch was critical for accurately logging workouts. I have looked at everything here but nothing locks the watch during a workout. When swiping during a workout why is there a “new” button replacing the “lock” button? Don’t understand the purpose. I have put up with how inaccurate it records (I get gaps so the dreaded grey dotted lines linking times between when it drops and picks up recording) but without the locking function the watch now becomes useless.

Jan 2, 2024 1:43 PM in response to 3R-

3R- wrote:

I have the pretty silly process.
Start your workout.
To engage the lock, Press the flat button, scroll down to the water drop and press it. The screen automatically goes back to the screen you were at.
To disengage the lock, press and hold the crown button until it clears.
I’m not sure what prompted them to change this process but it does work.
Maybe they needed to show the value of having a flat button?

Thanks for your help!

Since it is a frequent activity, you can scroll to the end, tap the "Edit" button and re-arrange the Control Center icons so that the water drop 💧 icon is near the top, so no scrolling needed.


As to why. I'm sure at least the team that has to read the feedback about the swipe left/right/up changes are shaking their heads about now, if not some of the other Apple people that have to deal with customers.


You can send Apple feedback via:

https://www.apple.com/feedback/watch


If enough users send feedback, it is more likely a decision maker will see it, and maybe take action.


Jan 2, 2024 10:03 AM in response to 3R-

3R-


You can use the water lock, that disables all touch action.


How to use Water Lock and eject water from your Apple Watch - Apple Support


A quick press and release of the flat oval side button will bring up the Control Center, with the water lock icon 💧

Use Control Center on Apple Watch - Apple Support


DO NOT hold the button, as that brings up Emergency services and the power off icon.


Settings -> Accessibility -> Side Button Click Speed


“Side Button Click Speed” can adjust the press and release timing, so you get the Control Center display every time. Adjusting The “Side Button Click Speed” is also useful for Apple Pay’s double press and release. There is “Default” (sub second timing of needed), “Slow” (up to a second between press and release), and “Slowest” (up to 2 seconds between press and release). I like the “Slow” setting.


NOTE: Slow and Slowest settings do not mean you have to wait a full second or 2 seconds between press and release. It just means you do not need to be super fast.

Jan 28, 2024 2:09 PM in response to Finch34

Finch34 wrote:

This new method is no good. Last night during an ice hockey game my watch not only unlocked from waterproof mode it also called my ex girlfriends best friend…

Apple does not read this user-to-user technical support forum for feedback.


But you can send Apple feedback via:

Feedback - Watch - Apple

If enough users send feedback, it is more likely a decision maker will see it, and maybe take action.


How do I lock my watch during a workout? The Lock button is no longer there when I swipe right.

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