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Elevation on Apple Watch Ultra 2 not working

The elevation reading on my watch keeps failing to function. Whenever this happens I have to unpair and repair the watch. Sometimes that doesn’t work so I have to do it again. I have done this at least a dozen times in the few months I have owned the watch. The only reason I purchased the Ultra model is for this feature. The return policy is 30 days during which time the issue did not occur. Now it happens at least once every week weeks. Wish I could return the watch as now it’s a $800 paperweight since I never wear it anymore.

Posted on Sep 24, 2023 3:34 PM

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Posted on Nov 6, 2023 2:23 PM

Having the same issue with my Apple Watch Ultra 2 using the Apple Workout app for running. Eventually the altitude being displayed will start to get erratic then disappear. It usually comes back at some point. If I look at the data for elevation after the run it is all there and looks normal so seems to be more of a display thing. If I use the WorkOutDoors app to record the run the altitude is always displayed with no issues. I was hoping OS 10.1 for the watch would fix the issue with the Workout app but it did not.

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Nov 6, 2023 2:23 PM in response to d4nguy

Having the same issue with my Apple Watch Ultra 2 using the Apple Workout app for running. Eventually the altitude being displayed will start to get erratic then disappear. It usually comes back at some point. If I look at the data for elevation after the run it is all there and looks normal so seems to be more of a display thing. If I use the WorkOutDoors app to record the run the altitude is always displayed with no issues. I was hoping OS 10.1 for the watch would fix the issue with the Workout app but it did not.

Apr 1, 2024 3:31 PM in response to d4nguy

I also realized my elevation does not show, even though I don't need it too much. I saw the advice below in another thread, and I realized my settings were the same as advised. Nevertheless, I selected "Never" and returned to "While Using the App." Additionally, I toggled the "Precise Location" OFF and back to ON again. Then, the elevation worked perfectly on the Watch Ultra 2.


"Try this: Go to your iPhone --> Settings --> Privacy --> Location Settings --> Compass. There you can change the setting to While Using the App. This will change your setting on your watch and the altitude and other coordinates should appear. Hope this helps!"

Elevation on Apple Watch Ultra 2 not working

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