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iWatch 8, Dismiss double tap notification

The notification “Dismiss Double Tap” has been appearing consistently on my iWatch 8. No apps are running. It interferes with being able to read watch face. How can I make it stop? Rebooting worked for a while, but no more.

Apple Watch Series 8, watchOS 10

Posted on Nov 30, 2023 2:14 PM

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Posted on Dec 1, 2023 7:22 PM

The double tap option is, indeed, on my Apple Watch series 8. My problem is that the little box with the message to double tap keeps appearing, even when there is nothing to dismiss. It is annoying, plus it covers part of the watch face, making it difficult to read.

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Mar 3, 2024 2:42 PM in response to DFM_2004

DFM_2004, that should probably read "the double tap feature is no longer available..."

The feature WAS available on at least the Series 8 as I turned it on at some point months ago.

The feature stopped working recently even thought the "Double Tap to Dismiss" message continues to appear.

In Settings -> Gestures (on both my Apple Watch and the Watch App on my iPhone) only the Cover to Mute setting is visible.

I'd like to turn the feature off but the setting is gone.

iWatch 8, Dismiss double tap notification

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