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Checking battery on watch

After recent update I can no longer check the battery on my Apple Watch by swiping upward. In fact, the only indication of battery life seems to be when the ****** thing just shuts off. How do I restore the swipe up battery check?

Apple Watch Series 7

Posted on Nov 29, 2023 6:47 AM

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Posted on Nov 29, 2023 7:34 AM

It just moved to the flat oval side button. Tap it once to get the Control Center with the battery ststus (see picture)

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


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

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