Option to lock apple watch screen in workouts, now its gone ?

why did apple remove the option to lock the screen in workouts ? Every time i do strength or crossfit training the buttons press from my wrist moving and then it stops the workout or pauses it or Siri comes up. Please bring it back. Its super annoying that the buttons are pressed, when you move your wrists for a push up and it presses the buttons.

Apple Watch Ultra, watchOS 10

Posted on Sep 22, 2023 2:59 PM

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Posted on Sep 22, 2023 3:03 PM

That option has not been removed...just moved. Since you upgraded to watchOS 10, access to the Control Center has changed. You will find the "lock screen" icon using the following advice.

"Open or close Control Center

  • Open Control Center: Press the side button once.
  • Close Control Center: With Control Center open, turn your wrist away from you or press the side button again.""

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Sep 22, 2023 3:03 PM in response to neserp

That option has not been removed...just moved. Since you upgraded to watchOS 10, access to the Control Center has changed. You will find the "lock screen" icon using the following advice.

"Open or close Control Center

  • Open Control Center: Press the side button once.
  • Close Control Center: With Control Center open, turn your wrist away from you or press the side button again.""

Option to lock apple watch screen in workouts, now its gone ?

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