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Problems with Apple Watch after updating to watchOS 10.0.1

Since updating, I've lost a bundle of functions such as waterproofing, silence, 'where is my phone', wifi on/off, battery charge. I've chatted with Apple who had no answers and the chat after an hour of going in circles dropped out. I am very unhappy with this update, it has complicated my watch and I can't revert.


has anyone else had this problem? I use to be able to click on the watchface, swipe down and there they all were. Now I just get the weather (which I already get on the face, so it's not exactly a great update but an annoying duplication.)

And I can't waterproof my watch anymore.

Any solutions? Anyone?


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Apple Watch SE, watchOS 10

Posted on Sep 28, 2023 3:37 AM

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Posted on Oct 5, 2023 4:41 AM

If you push the button underneath the crown on the right side of the Watch, all of your controls will be there. You used to be able to swipe up and get access to water ejection, ping your phone, silence, your phone, etc. I was having the same problem this morning and came across it by accident. Hopefully this helps.

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Oct 8, 2023 8:35 PM in response to isj1

isj1 wrote:

Its the same button as for an emergency 911. What brain thought of that?

One is a momentary press, and one is a long press.


Most likely based on a screen tap vs a tap & hold. Or putting your car high beams on vs flashing your high beams to signal an on coming driver there is something ahead of them they should be careful about.


Getting more functionality out of a limited number of input controls.

Nov 20, 2023 7:36 AM in response to Urchin23

Urchin23 wrote:

Updated my watch 2 days ago. And I WANT THE OLD watch face BACK. I’ve lost EASY access to silent mode/ battery life… and where is THEATRE MODE??!? Please give me old version back!

Momentarily press and release the flat Oval side button.

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


DO NOT push the round rotating Digital Crown.

DO NOT hold the flat Oval side button for an extended period of time.

DO NOT double-click the flat Oval side button.

Nov 24, 2023 2:37 PM in response to AgentMarsh

AgentMarsh wrote:

Why?
Apart from having to press the button rather than swiping up.. I can’t swipe left or right for anything, when I used to be able to move between my clock faces..
I now have blocks in the resting mode rather than the date in the complications. My Paces are blocked out until I touch them in complications.
Please tell me what are the benefits from this “upgrade “????

The volunteers in this forum are just users like you.


We speculate the prior to watchOS 10, Apple support was getting lots of complaints from inexperienced users that accidentally swiped and got stuck with a watch face they did not want.


Again total speculation.


Tell Apple what you would like to see via

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


The more users send Apple their feedback, the more likely a decision maker will see your requests.

Nov 22, 2023 12:30 PM in response to anotheruser99

anotheruser99 wrote:

I suspect that it is planned obsolescence.

These are User Interface changes, that work the same across all the Apple Watches old or new that are capable of running watchOS 10.


Your idea of "planned obsolescence" would imply it is the customer's that Apple is Obsoleting, and just wants new customers, and none of the existing customers.


I think I would rather go with IdrisSeabright's "Alien Interference" and get my tinfoil hat out 🥳

Dec 14, 2023 6:45 PM in response to wilhelmina35

I recently updated my watch and it killed it. It was working fine and now it's a brick . Apple is charging me for a new series 7 replacement of 400 dollars . I'm so upset as it wasn't even my fault .

im very unhappy . It's only 2 years old and all my data is gone. I got it back completely dead and will not even do nothing and it was not like this when I sent it out. I can probably use it as a paper weight.

Thank you Apple for nothing!

Jan 8, 2024 4:47 PM in response to isj1

I agree the update has made my life miserable by changing the way to ping your phone from the Apple Watch. Pressing the side button typically triggers to the emergency or turn off phone. Since I pay my bill, I would think that I could have my things set up the way I want them instead of updates deciding for me. I am very disgusted with Apple updates if possible, I will never update again.

Jan 8, 2024 5:18 PM in response to AppleWatch70

AppleWatch70 wrote:

I agree the update has made my life miserable by changing the way to ping your phone from the Apple Watch. Pressing the side button typically triggers to the emergency or turn off phone. Since I pay my bill, I would think that I could have my things set up the way I want them instead of updates deciding for me. I am very disgusted with Apple updates if possible, I will never update again.

“Hey Siri, Find my iPhone” is even easier.


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.

Oct 26, 2023 2:54 PM in response to wilhelmina35

I have an Apple Watch series 8, updated it last night while it was on the charger and woke up this morning with it at 35% and drained within an hour of having it on. Before the update that would have lasted at least until I got home. It got very hot also, I’m super upset about it and hopefully they fix it soon or I’ll send it back and replace it.

Problems with Apple Watch after updating to watchOS 10.0.1

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