Swipe-up no longer shows the same features/functions on Apple Watch after the update

Adriantz wrote:

the user data of hundreds that shared the data, the other 80% did not share it and they got punished..they were using swipe up till now. It s just hyperbole, maybe an ingineer should let us chouse this option …I don t think is rocket sience 🚀… for me was fast and accessible. How were you checking your apple watch battery Idris ?

Idris does a quick press and release of the flat oval side button (see picture)

Use Control Center on Apple Watch - Apple Support

She DOES NOT hold the button, unless she want the Emergency services and power off display.

She may have adjusted this option, to get the press and release timing the way she prefers:

Settings -> Accessibility -> Side Button Clicks Speed

Some users find “Slow” or “Slowest” to be the best setting for them.

Here is a good place to send them a feedback: Feedback - Watch - Apple

Adriantz wrote:

Can someone tell me if I can rollback IOS on my apple watch ?

No. You cannot go back. Besides that out be a limited option, as eventually you would get a new iPhone, or upgrade iOS to a newer version that requires a new watchOS, and you would be back with the watchOS features you want to get away from.

watchOS 10.2 re-enables left/right watch face swiping

Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch.

Scroll down and choose “Clock”.

Toggle on the “Swipe to Switch Face” setting.

Swipe up has been moved to 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 and power off.

A quick press and release will bring up the Control Center with things like Battery, Airplane mode, iPhone ping, Theater mode, Alarm silence, etc...

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.

pcammarata wrote:

I agree about feeling lost without my swipe up features. We need a way to get that back. It was so handy and I used it daily!! Now now I have multiple features of the exact same thing. I now have multiple features of the exact same thing!! See how irritating that is??? Please fix this and bring one of the best features back!!

Phil

Apple is not here. This is a user-to-user technical support forum.

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.

And the swipe up just moved to a quick press and release of the flat oval side button (see picture)

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.

letafromdimmitt

Not having the swipe up feature work as it did before the update is so frustrating. It's now a useless gesture. Change it back please!

This is a user-to-user technical support forum, and Apple does not read the forum for user 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.

A quick press of the flat over side button does the same thing the previous swipe-up did (see picture)

Use Control Center on Apple Watch - Apple Support

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

Getting the press and release timing just right can be an issue. You can make it more reliable by changing:

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.

rbarb111

Did anyone find a solution for this? I ping my phone with the swipe up method 10 times a day. I can't even find that feature after the update. Pressing the side button does not give me the same screen of shortcuts. Where did it go?

"Hey Siri, Find my iPhone"

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:

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.

DiDi4949 wrote:

PLEASE switch these back or give us the option to do so. You can't just make such a major change to the interface

This is a user-to-user volunteer operated forum.

Tell Apple via

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

joshua a wrote:

how do I change it back?!

You, and everyone that agrees with you flood Apple with feedback, so the volume is sufficient to reach the decision makers

Use this link

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

Jlive3asy wrote:

I would like the option to control or customize the functionality for swipe up/down, and button presses.

Tell Apple via

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

The more users that send feedback, the more likely it will reach a decision maker.

Clarkie13 wrote:

No that just brings yo the emergency call

Momentarily press and release the side button. NOT HOLD IT FOR 5 seconds. Just tap it once. Quick tap it twice to get your wallet. Press and hold for 5 seconds to get the emergency call.

Read all about it here

https://support.apple.com/guide/watch/control-center-apd06bc15da1/watchos

Atmanick wrote:

Why did apple change how their watch worked? What advantage does that give to someone who was used to years of the same control? Just to have something to change?

As this is a user-to-user technical support forum, we do not know the reasons for the change. But based on prior posts to these forums of accidental screen changes by users that did not understand how it happened, we can guess Apple was getting a lot of support calls from unhappy customers.

HOWEVER, based on the outpouring of complaints about the watchOS 10 changes, I suspect they never anticipated the huge outcry that has occurred.

You can express your opinion to Apple via

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

NeatOh wrote:

Hate it when thing move seemingly for that sake of moving them.

Tell Apple via

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

If enough users send feedback, then it is more likely to reach a decision maker.

Cobggirl wrote:

I agree that the swipe up was the easiest and most efficient way to get to the options before this latest upgrade. It’s so annoying when apple makes these ‘forced’ changes with no option to maintain the former layout. Does apple even seek customer feedback? There is really nothing that exceptional about this watch so constantly frustrating your customer base w unnecessary changes seems pointless. Let us have options for layouts we prefer. Thank you.

Sure. They even provide a URL so you can provide feedback. Tell Apple why you dislike watchOS 10 and tell them how they can make it better via

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

Trekker007 wrote:

Apple NEEDS to re-activate the SWIPE UP MENU on the I watch ! Why remove USEFUL function ! Why push God awful UPDATES ! Turning off all updates !

Tell Apple via

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

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

Cobggirl wrote:

I hate it too! Don’t ‘fix’ what’s not broken Apple!! 🤦‍♀️ I don't need the ‘press the side button’ reply from Apple! I / We but need Apple to fix this annoying ‘upgrade’ and go back to the swipe up menu!

Apple isn't reading here.

And, oh btw Apple, what is currently on the swipe up feature is totally and completely useless!

That is the Smart Stack. If you took the time to learn about it, it's possible that you might find it useful.

Use the Smart Stack to show timely widgets on Apple Watch - Apple Support