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Control Center disappeared from Apple Watch SE after update.

After the last Apple Watch OS update, Control Center disappeared from my SE watch. I did a soft reset and then a hard reset, and neither worked. I even tried wiping my watch and reinstalling everything, but still no Control Center. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks!

Apple Watch SE, watchOS 10

Posted on Sep 24, 2023 4:46 PM

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Posted on Sep 30, 2023 10:54 AM

to bring control panel, you need to press side button (the one below round bottom). Control panel doesn’t swipe up anymore like it used to, I guess it was changed with the new update. I did everything too, only took me 2hr to figure it out…

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Dec 6, 2023 11:55 AM in response to susannah264

susannah264 wrote:

Would just like to register how ANNOYING this was...I was chucking my watch out of the shower onto the floor b/c I couldn't figure out how the **** to water lock anymore. I for one had never noticed or used that side button prior to this update...

Well, now we, your fellow users know how annoyed you are. But, Apple still doesn't. If you want Apple to know, use the feedback page:


Product Feedback - Apple

Dec 8, 2023 6:32 PM in response to VLH4

VLH4 wrote:

Please put the Apple control back on the swipe up —the icons were pretty simple!! — find my phone, silent phone, airplane mode —— why make things difficult?? I don’t like this last update :(

This is a user-to-user technical support forum. Just fellow users volunteering here. Apple does not read these forums for suggestions.


But you can send feedback via

Feedback - Watch - Apple


If enough users send similar feedback, then it is more likely it will reach a decisions maker. Make your vote count, by submitting feedback.

Dec 8, 2023 9:26 PM in response to VLH4

VLH4 wrote:

Please put the Apple control back on the swipe up —the icons were pretty simple!! — find my phone, silent phone, airplane mode —— why make things difficult?? I don’t like this last update :(

This is a user-to-user technical support forum. Apple is not reading our posts for suggestions.


But they do read feedback via

Feedback - Watch - Apple


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

Dec 28, 2023 7:05 PM in response to mckenziecampbell

mckenziecampbell wrote:

Thank you for this info. Thus has been driving me crazy and was not a well throughout update.

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.


Dec 29, 2023 9:08 AM in response to beemer7007

beemer7007 wrote:

Stupid move Apple. Put the control center back the way it was. Swipe up on face. I am really upset with your change.

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.


Jan 27, 2024 2:49 PM in response to pjrb123

pjrb123 wrote:

I was in court and cound not silent my watch- Thanks APPLE!
I had to remove my watch stick it in my briefcase - Place briefcase in back of court room and hope it was muffled enough. Poor or no communication with update!

Unintended consequences!

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

I am assuming you have figured out you can quickly press the flat oval side button in order to bring up the Control Center, and the alarm silents icon.

Feb 5, 2024 5:05 PM in response to NanBBBB

NanBBBB wrote:

Oh, the Apple Watch update is awful. And the new iOS on my phone keeps draining the battery. There's all sorts of tips for turning off all the useful things that you get an iPhone for in order to not drain the battery, but that kind of defeats the purpose.

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


Feb 22, 2024 7:56 PM in response to iamasoxfan

iamasoxfan wrote:

The latest update is terrible, how can I reverse the scroll feature and get my widgets back?

You cannot reverse the update. You can only learn use it as is.


What’s new in Apple Watch and watchOS 10 - Apple Support


In other replies to this thread, are instructions on getting to the Control Center, so I am not going to repeat them. here (for a change).


And you an send feedback to Apple to let them know how you feel

Feedback - Watch - Apple




Control Center disappeared from Apple Watch SE after update.

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