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User profile for user: Kathleenfromid
Kathleenfromid Author
User level: Level 1
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Watch keeps defaulting to activity screen instead of watch face,

I think since the update, now default is activity screen, not the watch face I’ve selected.

Posted on Nov 17, 2023 3:24 PM

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User profile for user: Axel Foley
Axel Foley
User level: Level 10
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Nov 18, 2023 2:01 AM in response to Kathleenfromid

Ensure that you do not have a workout activated in the background.

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On your Apple Watch - Try and Force ReStart your Apple Watch as indicated below:

  • Hold down the side button and Digital Crown at the same time. The Digital Crown is the rotating button located on the side of the device.
  • Keep holding these two buttons down until you see the Apple logo appear on the screen.


Axel F.

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