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

Yes, a feature we were all used to changed (no one likes change) presumably to allow swipe up to perform different, useful functions. Is swipe up really that different from pressing the side button? At least swipe up and pressing the side button are both still one step processes.

Myself, I didn't like the change at first but I see the usefulness of the additional info provided with the new swipe up.

IMHO, this is a non issue.

Iamreallyjustoverit wrote:

Same level of ‘frequently’ here! I’m so mad. The same thing happened to me. I just want it to go back.

Going back is not currently an option.

Read the following post.

Swipe-up no longer shows the same feature… - Apple Community

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

I miss the original 'swipe up' function too. At this point, the best option is to send feedback to Apple requesting that feature be returned.

Feedback - Watch - Apple

It was completely natural to do a quick swipe up to see the battery status and then swipe right back down the get back to the watch face.

There's no point in posting how to downgrade to a previous Watch OS because that's not an option.

bwhite62 wrote:

It was completely natural to do a quick swipe up to see the battery status and then swipe right back down the get back to the watch face.

It is also completely natural to press the oval side button to see battery status, then press it again to go back to the watch face. And, guess what? You can press the Side button even if there isn’t a watch face displayed, but instead there is some other app such as Weather, Workout, or any other app on your watch. Isn’t that AMAZING, and a really useful feature!

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:

Product Feedback - Apple

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.

These forums are not the place for feedback to Apple. Apple does not monitor these forums except for administrative purposes. Please submit your feed back using the following link

Feedback - Watch - Apple

There is absolutely no advantage to swiping up to open the control center, and clearly, pressing a button to open it is easier and provides greater flexibility in using an Watch. So there is no reason to switch back to what was a stupid design from the beginning, that Apple finally corrected.

It was a long time ago, but there were complaints about swiping up for any function being counterintuitive when the feature was first added.

BobHarris wrote:

The flat oval side button is 100%, especially if you slow down the side button press duration.

Thanks! I have no problems with the side button, even without adjusting the speed. But I've seen people recommend tapping the top of the screen before and I've been largely unable to duplicate it. You've confirmed that it's problematic so I will most likely continue not including it in my recommendations.

We need the swipe up to work like it did before the update!!!!! That was the most convenient function on the whole watch. The side button did not work for me. Do Any work arounds exist

Helipilotbishop12 wrote:

The side button did not work for me.

Again, it requires a brief press.

Thank you!!!!!

Swipe up was more efficient. Side button is a waste.

THANK YOU! I had assumed this function menu had been removed, and I find it very useful, so having it back is great. I doubt I would have thought to try pressing the side button.

I’m glad you and others were able to find this thread and found it helpful.

Enjoy your Apple Watch.