Problems with Apple Watch after updating to watchOS 10.0.1

Ianw1960 wrote:

None if you ask me. Huge backward step

Please tell Apple via

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

The more users send feeback, the more likely a decision maker will see it.

Meektoddmarty wrote:

The latest update to the Apple Watch made the Watch less useful to me. Before the update, I could scroll up and turn off The screen or the sound. Before the update, I could scroll up and put my phone on low energy mode. Now I cannot figure out how to do any of that because now when I scroll up, I get useless information.

Control Center moved to the flat oval side button (see picture)

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

DO NOT hold the button, as that brings up the Emergency services display.

All the things you used to access by swiping up, are still there via the flat oval side button.

Feel free to tell Apple what you would like to see in a future watchOS version via

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

If enough users send feedback, it will eventually reach a decision maker.

Quick press and release the flat oval side button will bring up the Control Center, that has the Water Drop icon, the iPhone Ping icon, the battery charge information, Theater mode, Alarm disable, etc... (see picture)

hUse Control Center on Apple Watch - Apple Support

DO NOT hold the button, as that will bring up Emergency Services display.

Settings -> Accessibility -> Side Button Click Speed

will allow you to adjust the timing for the press and release so it can be done reliably every time for you. This option is also very useful for Apple Pay's double press and release timing. I like Slow, and my Wife likes the Slowest setting.

This page may also be useful:

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

irenefromindianapolis wrote:

My function to find my phone, waterproof, flashlight features have disappeared. Yes, I tried pressing the button right under the crown, but it brings up emergency functions. The function I loved the most is now gone! Apple who makes these decisions to eliminate the most useful functions? I now HATE my watch!!!

DO NOT hold the flat oval button, as that is what brings up Emergency services and the power off icon.

A quick press and release of the flat oval side button brings up Control Center

Use Control Center on Apple Watch - Apple Support

If you the timing of the press and release to fast, which happens to me, then adjust the following setting:

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.

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.

MG640 wrote:

I have the same issues. Why was the feature to swipe on the watch between watch faces removed? Why is it now harder to access controls? Can the old features please be reinstated?

The previous Control Center swipe-up has moved to a quick press and release of the flat oval side button

Use Control Center on Apple Watch - Apple Support

DO NOT hold the button, as that brings up Emergency services and the power off icon.

Control Center should then show you the iPhone ping icon (find my iPhone), Battery percentage, Flashlight, Water Lock, Airplane mode, Alarm silence, Theater mode, and all the other Control Center services.

An alternate way to get some of the Control Center services is:

"Hey Siri, find my iPhone"

"Hey Siri, Flashlight"

"Hey Siri, Battery"

"Hey Siri, Airplane mode"

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.

Apple Watch -> Settings -> Accessibility -> AssistiveTouch can be used to access things like:

o Control Center

o Apple Pay

o Emergency Services and the Power Off icon (labeled "Hold Side Button")

o and many other things...

Use AssistiveTouch on Apple Watch - Apple Support

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.

GKenny19 wrote:

I agree I used to be able to easily swipe for aeroplane mode o find my phone.

Also, can’t swipe to change watch face anywhere and now original simple watch face is gone

Not to mention under my 3rd watch under warranty too - really over Apple at the moment.

watchOS 10.2 re-enables left/right watch face swiping

•Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch.

•Scroll down and choose “Clock”.

•Toggle on the “Swipe to Switch Face” setting.

The previous Control Center swipe-up has moved to a quick press and release of the flat oval side button

Use Control Center on Apple Watch - Apple Support

DO NOT hold the button, as that brings up Emergency services and the power off icon.

Control Center should then show you the iPhone ping icon (find my iPhone), Battery percentage, Flashlight, Water Lock, Airplane mode, Alarm silence, Theater mode, and all the other Control Center services.

An alternate way to get some of the Control Center services is:

“Hey Siri, find my iPhone”

“Hey Siri, Flashlight”

“Hey Siri, Battery”

“Hey Siri, Airplane mode”

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.

Apple Watch -> Settings -> Accessibility -> AssistiveTouch can be used to access things like:

o Control Center

o Apple Pay

o Emergency Services and the Power Off icon (labeled “Hold Side Button”)

o and many other things...

Use AssistiveTouch on Apple Watch - Apple Support

Grandmaofhdece wrote:

Why would you take a good thing and ruin it! You need to make lots of adjustments and do an update! It is very user unfriendly!!

No one participating in this forum can make any changes in watchOS. You can, however, let Apple know your thoughts here:

Product Feedback - Apple

Making an emergency call is not something that is easy to do by accident. And how you do it hasn't changed with watchOS 10. What was happening that you thought you were going to make such a call?

Fenix1969 wrote:

What’s irritating to me is I can’t figure out how to have multiple Watch faces that I can swipe between

Press and hold on the screen until you feel the haptic feedback and the face gets smaller. Then you can swipe

and I can’t figure out how to add complications to a new watch face.

Adding complications hasn't changed at all.

Also not a fan of the new way to access the control center.

Tell Apple:

Product Feedback - Apple

Muskie69 wrote:

Not everyone has the ability to press the inset under the crown to reveal the control center. And where is the timeline on heart rate?

So much frustration with this upgrade or perhaps “downgrade.”

Downgrade is not really on option, and it would be short lived, as eventually watchOS 9 would no longer be able to pair with newer iPhones and iPhone iOS versions.

But you can tell Apple via

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

The more feedback Apple gets, the more likely a decision maker will see it and take action.

KathyM73 wrote:

OMG! This update is AWFUL!!! I'm wasting my entire morning trying to figure out how to get basic things to work. I hate the way the buttons have changed. There should be an option to go back to the original way, but I can't find it. The weather isn't working at all. Someone fix this mess!!!!!

OMG!!!!! No, you can't downgrade the device. You cannot go back to the way it was before. You can, however, take a deep breath, read this thread and others which explain the changes. It's hard to learn new things when you're upset but you can get used to the changes.

Tap the Digital Crown twice: Recent apps

Tap the side button: Control Center

Swipe up from the bottom of the screen: Smart Stack

Product Feedback - Apple

Apple Watch User Guide - Apple Support

KathyM73 wrote:

The issue that I wanted to get across to Apple is that they made way too many changes in an update with no warning and no help to adapt.

If you're trying to get an issue across to Apple, you're wasting your time here. Apple doesn't read here for feedback or suggestions. If you want them to know your thoughts, use the feedback portal.

Product Feedback - Apple

For the future, full number updates (e.g. watchOS 9 to watchOS 10) always bring lots of changes. I suggest that next year, you wait and read the forums before updating your watch (or iPhone or Mac).

juliagagne wrote:

Very unhappy. Want to go back. Lost especially easy battery check and find my phone. Both used multiple times daily. Please let me go back!!! I experience NO improvements.

Apple doesn't read here for feedback or suggestions. You can, however, let them know your thoughts here:

Product Feedback - Apple

Meanwhile, you can still access the battery level and the finding your phone by tapping on the side button. It's the flat oval button next to the Digital Crown.

Meryl K wrote:

Well, they could at least give users options.

You can certainly let Apple know that's something you'd like to see:

Product Feedback - Apple

They also dont realize what a drain on the battery this new display is, so in my opinion it is, in fact, a mistake.

If the Always On Display is a problem for you, you do, in fact, have the option to turn it if. It doesn't seem to have a significant effect on my battery which genrally lasts just over 24 hours. And that's with an old-ish battery.

JkMasingill wrote:

This update has been negative totally. I had to reset my watch face many times as it kept losing what I had in the middle.

not being able to swap up to get to water lock, battery level, find iPhone is not good

i still cannot figure out where those functions are

also, my watch died after 4 hours of use today

i hope they revert to the previous version

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ekit60 wrote:

After reading these comments I’m just glad I didn’t purchase my wife a new Apple Watch for Christmas. Her current watch has become useless with the latest update. After reading through these comments it appears Apple is causing a lot of undue anxieties among its loyal long time users. I’m re-thinking the Apple Watch now. I don’t need the anxiety due to a heart condition. I don’t want to own a device to monitor my heart if it’s going to do more harm than good. I’ll be curious how Apple will handle this debacle. If Apple learns to listen to its users concerns I will entertain the idea of owning an Apple Watch. We’ll see how well Apple adapts to the vast number of complaints their latest update has caused. I know it’s caused a lot of unnecessary strife in our home.

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