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I just updated my Apple Watch 10 to watchOS 10.0.1 The swiping motions on the watch now bring different 'option' panels. "Swipe-up" no longer shows the same functions (battery %, vibrate phone, theater mode, etc). Where can I learn how to control my watch with OS 10?
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Hi, I frequently and I mean frequently swiped up on my Apple Watch to see the battery percentage, to ping my phone, turn sounds on and off, etc. Now I have to change those settings by pressing the side button 😞 Is there anyway I can change back to a swipe up to see those settings? I have also turned my automatic updates off, so this will not happen again. I believe this happened when my Apple Watch updated to the new operating system.
That didn't take long - Swipe up on your watch's home page (watch face). When you see all the stuff that replaced the control center press on that page and you will see the + and - signs. From there you can delete and add what you want when you swipe up on your main watch face.
Thanks again.
bwhite62 wrote:
That may be your opinion, and your welcome to it, but the entire point of this thread is that most people here also thought that the original swipe up feature was better.
So, assuming about 10 posts per page and the thread is 16 pages long, even if every person who posted in this thread thought swiping was better, that would still only be 160 people out of the millions who own watches who haven't posted here.
And, in the end, only one opinion matters: Apple's.
You can let them know your thoughts here:
You can open the Tips app (orange background light bulb) on your watch and it will guide you through this and other changes made to the operating system. The guides in that app cover the main things you'll likely be looking to do.
Just below Digital Crown is a long flat button. Press that and previous swipe up options are there. I liked the swipe up too.
Swipe up was easier. I'm sure you were trying to make the watch better, but swipe-up was brilliant. Side button requires two points of contact (mostly), finger swipe up did not.
No, it doesn’t easily trigger the SOS function. For the SOS function to trigger the side button needs to be held in for a second or two.A quick single click is all you need for the control center to appear. It’s also possible that your side button has become contaminated with debris (skin oil and such) and is sticky.
How to clean your Apple Watch - Apple Support
bwhite62 wrote:
That may be your opinion, and your welcome to it, but the entire point of this thread is that most people here also thought that the original swipe up feature was better.
Can we assume the millions of users who did NOT post here prefer the new, improved way?
bwhite62 wrote:
And I want swipe up back too but asking THIS group to bring it back is pointless. Go to the actual Apple watch feed back page and tell them.
I've given them my opinion.
I’ve given them my opinion, also, I’ve told them how I think the new method is much better, because I can go to the Control Center when there is an app on the screen (such as Workout) without having to exit the app and go back to a watch face screen, then relaunch Workout to continue.
makowalski wrote:
The swipe up doesn’t work nor does pressing the side button, Destroyed a very useful function
Quickly press and release this button (see picture)
Use Control Center on Apple Watch - Apple Support
DO NOT hold the button, as that brings up the Emergency services display.
You can tell Apple what you would like to see in a future watchOS version via
Atraffy wrote:
This is the worst update!!! How do I silence the watch? That was the most convenient feature. This update stinks. I can’t get it to work when I gently tap the side button and even if it did that is still silly! Change it back!
Quick press and release the flat oval side button (see picture)
Use Control Center on Apple Watch - Apple Support
DO NOT hold the button, as that brings up the Emergency services display.
As this is a user-to-user technical support forum, you are not talking to Apple, and your fellow users cannot change anything.
But you can send Apple feedback via
If enough users send feedback, it is more likely a decision maker will see it.
mollyfromgold coast wrote:
My swipe up on my watch was so easy to see battery life and silent mode etc now it won’t work since I did the upgrade. How can I get it back.
The previous Control Center swipe-up has moved to a quick press and release of the flat oval side button
Use Control Center on Apple Watch - Apple Support
DO NOT hold the button, as that brings up Emergency services and the power off icon.
Control Center should then show you the iPhone ping icon (find my iPhone), Battery percentage, Flashlight, Water Lock, Airplane mode, Alarm silence, Theater mode, and all the other Control Center services.
An alternate way to get some of the Control Center services is:
“Hey Siri, find my iPhone”
“Hey Siri, Flashlight”
“Hey Siri, Battery”
“Hey Siri, Airplane mode”
Getting the press and release timing just right can be an issue. You can make it more reliable by changing:
Apple Watch -> Settings -> Accessibility -> Side Button Click Speed
After changing this I never accidentally get the Emergency Services display.
“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 press and release timing 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. And as I said, I do not accidentally get the wrong display.
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.
If the flat oval side button is giving you difficulties, then look at
Use AssistiveTouch on Apple Watch - Apple Support
Apple Watch -> Settings -> Accessibility -> AssistiveTouch
can be used to access things like:
o Control Center
o Apple Pay
o Emergency Services and the Power Off icon (labeled “Hold Side Button”)
o and many other things...
Finally, tap the very top edge of the watch face, will also bring up Control Center.
TravelingJane wrote:
This does not consistently work for me. The oval side button still just gives me SOS/Medical/power off menu.
Swipe up was MUCH BETTER. Please bring it back.
Getting the press and release timing just right can be an issue. You can make it more reliable by changing:
Apple Watch -> Settings -> Accessibility -> Side Button Click Speed
After changing this I never accidentally get the Emergency Services display.
“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 press and release timing 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. And as I said, I do not accidentally get the wrong display.
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.
If the flat oval side button is giving you difficulties, then look at
Use AssistiveTouch on Apple Watch - Apple Support
Apple Watch -> Settings -> Accessibility -> AssistiveTouch
can be used to access things like:
o Control Center
o Apple Pay
o Emergency Services and the Power Off icon (labeled "Hold Side Button")
o and many other things...
Since the update I have called police 911 with the watch on my wrist making excercises.
Tnak you. Happy new year
PS Is not knowing how to use the function is the problem, is the software interface.
I agree change it back so swipe up has the options not apps
The oval button can only bring up the SOS/power screen if you are holding it too long. It must only be an immediate press and release.
And I want swipe up back too but asking THIS group to bring it back is pointless. Go to the actual Apple watch feed back page and tell them.
I've given them my opinion.
Swipe-up no longer shows the same features/functions on Apple Watch after the update
