Control center disappeared after updating my Apple Watch

Mike335ggfghhjby wrote:

I can not even BEGIN to tell you how TICKED OFF I am that Apple changed the control center so that I can no longer access it by swiping up!!!! The side button on my watch does not work…. AND THAT IS A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM with the watch!!! You have rendered the watch essentially USELESS to me by making this change!!!! I took it to Ubreakifix and they would not touch it. So most probably I am going to have to chuck my $700 2 YEAR OLD piece of junk Apple Watch in the trash can!!!!

Thanks for the update that trashed my watch Apple!!!

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ml96761 wrote:

Totally in agreement with you Mike.

sadly Apple has succumbed to programed obsolescence.

My other gripe is that some of the color on color commands are not readable in certain light conditions.

I’ll probably say goodbye to Apple Watch when the side button fails…

extremely frustrating and disappointing to say the least! Especially since I’ve been a faithful Apple user since the beginning, even still have my PowerBook 540C 😉

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Robbobl91 wrote:

Worst Apple Watch update ever

Return the control centre to where it was & get rid of tips please

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Robbobl91 wrote:

Worst Apple Watch update ever

Return the control centre to where it was & get rid of tips please

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Robbobl91 wrote:

Worst Apple Watch update ever

Return the control centre to where it was & get rid of tips please

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Alacrity79 wrote:

Watch updated last night and I wasn't able to swipe up for the control center this morning. Spent 45 minutes restarting, unpairing etc. before I found this thread. How hard would it have been for Apple to notify users about this change?

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ann244 wrote:

Thank you nk23111 It only took me all day to find the answer.. Hopefully Apple will review this update.

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The users that send feedback about left/right swiping to change the watch face got Apple to change in watchOS 10.2. If the swipe up users send lots of feedback, maybe Apple will change that as well.

Hensha Gansbourg wrote:

I also use control center a lot and have spent so much time trying how to get it back. Apple should always let us know how things operate when they make changes like this. They always tell you how to use the new features but neglect to let you know the upgrade will eliminate the gestures you are familiar with. I am so happy to find the answer here, but I do agree it is now more cumbersome to open a feature that I often use.

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Topekoenig wrote:

Absolutely hate the update. Swiping up was easy. Who’s bright idea was that?

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Sure, keep repeating “use the side button”

But it is easier and much more convenient to swipe up to access the control center (a frequently used feature) than to press the side button.

We swipe on our phones all the time.

That bottom “button” was removed and folks had to learn to “swipe” to access just about everything. We have been conditioned to rely on the “swipe” movement.

This access change to Control Center is a big deal and personally I disapprove.

I sent Apple my complaint.

njscholl wrote:

I am very unhappy with this update as well as on my phone adding extra steps to delete recent calls

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MistralWing wrote:

It appears to be a step backward. Physical buttons, seldom utilized, may wear out rapidly due to their mechanical nature, unlike the more practical and durable swipe gesture. Pressing a button implies a need for the Apple Watch to be tightly secured to the wrist to prevent slipping. This can also pose a challenge for individuals with impairments. Additionally, the current design lacks the flexibility to choose and opt for different or alternative options. I am hopeful that a forthcoming software update reintroduces the previous swiping mode for a more user-friendly experience.

Alessio

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marionyurgo wrote:

Apparently the series 3 is the only model that won't update past 8.8.1 ....with no explanation from Apple as to why.

The hardware is too old to support the newer OS. Usually, that means not enough memory or not a powerful enough processor (or both). The Watch 4 saw fairly significant changes, including a more powerful chip with double the performance of the earlier chip, as well as significantly more RAM and a new type of heart rate sensor.

The Series 1 and 2 watches also do not support watchOS 10.

Nanadragon19 wrote:

At lest now I know how to get control centre back. , i need to check battery. Thank you nk2311 for the amswer. I do not need to see tips. I just want to see my battery level.

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