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Hello - Can anyone tell me what this flashing gray icon means? It looked like a compass or location symbol. It appeared after I restarted my watch and was there for a few minutes before disappearing.

Apple Watch Ultra 2, watchOS 10

Posted on Oct 10, 2023 6:44 AM

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Posted on Oct 11, 2023 7:40 AM

Hi macmatt007,


To clarify, you're seeing a gray dot but it previously looked different, correct? While we're only seeing the gray dot in your photo, from your description, it could be one of these: Status icons and symbols on Apple Watch - Apple Support


"Apple Watch showing the navigation icon at the top of its screen

You're navigating with a third-party app.

On watchOS 10, the icon for the third-party app used for navigation will appear. If the icon still appears after you end your navigation, restart your watch.


Apple Watch showing the compass icon at the top of its screen.

 

Backtrack is running.

The Compass app icon appears when you are using Backtrack."


Best wishes.

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Oct 11, 2023 7:40 AM in response to macmatt007

Hi macmatt007,


To clarify, you're seeing a gray dot but it previously looked different, correct? While we're only seeing the gray dot in your photo, from your description, it could be one of these: Status icons and symbols on Apple Watch - Apple Support


"Apple Watch showing the navigation icon at the top of its screen

You're navigating with a third-party app.

On watchOS 10, the icon for the third-party app used for navigation will appear. If the icon still appears after you end your navigation, restart your watch.


Apple Watch showing the compass icon at the top of its screen.

 

Backtrack is running.

The Compass app icon appears when you are using Backtrack."


Best wishes.

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