How to get rid of tips on Apple Watch after update?

My Apple Watch was just updated. Now when I swipe up I get a yellow banner instead of control center. How can I get rid of the tip and get it back like it was before update


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Posted on Nov 27, 2023 12:30 PM

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Posted on May 29, 2024 9:00 AM

StormyGirl123 wrote:

How do I get the amount of battery left on the watch back? It disappeared since I did the upgrade

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:


Apple Watch -> Settings -> Accessibility -> Side Button Click Speed


After changing this I never accidentally get the Emergency Services display.


“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 press and release timing 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. And as I said, I do not accidentally get the wrong display.


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.


If the flat oval side button is giving you difficulties, then look at


Use AssistiveTouch on Apple Watch - Apple Support


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...


And sometimes you can tap at the very top center of the Apple Watch screen and get Control Center. But depending on the watch face, you may also get the left or right side complication. In other words, this trick sometimes works, and sometimes does not. Your mileage/KM may vary.


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May 29, 2024 9:00 AM in response to StormyGirl123

StormyGirl123 wrote:

How do I get the amount of battery left on the watch back? It disappeared since I did the upgrade

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:


Apple Watch -> Settings -> Accessibility -> Side Button Click Speed


After changing this I never accidentally get the Emergency Services display.


“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 press and release timing 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. And as I said, I do not accidentally get the wrong display.


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.


If the flat oval side button is giving you difficulties, then look at


Use AssistiveTouch on Apple Watch - Apple Support


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...


And sometimes you can tap at the very top center of the Apple Watch screen and get Control Center. But depending on the watch face, you may also get the left or right side complication. In other words, this trick sometimes works, and sometimes does not. Your mileage/KM may vary.


Nov 27, 2023 1:13 PM in response to Cotati

Control Center moved to the flat oval side button (see picture). Tap it once. DO NOT hold the button, as that brings up the Emergency calling display. Just a simple tap and release.

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


If you want Apple to change this, then send feedback via

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


If enough users send feedback, then it is more likely it will reach a decision maker.

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