Can I go back to the previous settings on my Apple watch? I quite liked being able to swipe up for the control center with the quick "find my phone" tone and silent and sleep mode.

I liked being able to swipe up on my Apple watch to see the control center. How can I reverse this operating system update to get back to that - and would that risk my security or other advantages of the update. The only thing I've seen so far that I hate is losing the swipe up for Control Center capability. I don't want to go into my apps and take several steps when I just need to silence my watch OR play a tone on my phone.

Posted on Oct 4, 2023 12:58 AM

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Posted on Oct 4, 2023 9:08 AM

You cannot reverse it.

Swipe up has been replaced by singke press if the oval side button

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Oct 5, 2023 11:51 PM in response to LD150

I realize now that I was pushing the oval button too hard - that's why it wasn't giving me the control center!


I always hope these changes lead to improvements. Not sure I like the look of some of the watch interface right now - even my timers, which I use so often. Getting a bit concerned about iTunes. I love my playlists and being able to add CDs and other recordings to iTunes. I don't want Apple Music - but that seems to be pushed to the forefront by Apple now. Master plan - that sounds about right!

Oct 4, 2023 12:24 PM in response to LD150

Thanks! That didn't work the first 7 or so times I tried it. But with two more tries after you shared this - it works. Hope it will grow on me in time. Appreciate your taking the time to answer. I thought I must have misunderstood the instructions after the update because I kept getting my list of apps, just as I do with the digital crown and I knew that couldn't be right. Maybe the update had to settle in or "cook" for awhile?

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Can I go back to the previous settings on my Apple watch? I quite liked being able to swipe up for the control center with the quick "find my phone" tone and silent and sleep mode.

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