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rondalya Author

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Cannot access control center

How do I access the control center. I have Apple Watch 8, software 10.1.1. The control center doesn’t come up when I press the side button. It takes me to all the apps.

Posted on Dec 1, 2023 3:46 AM

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stedman1

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Posted on Dec 1, 2023 3:51 AM

That would indicate that you are tapping the Digital Crown. Instead, tap the oval button just below the round Digital Crown button.

NOTE: Tap the button, not a long press.

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stedman1

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Dec 1, 2023 3:51 AM in response to rondalya

That would indicate that you are tapping the Digital Crown. Instead, tap the oval button just below the round Digital Crown button.

NOTE: Tap the button, not a long press.

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rondalya Author

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Dec 1, 2023 4:05 AM in response to stedman1

Thank you. I tapped it and it doesn’t do anything.

rondalya Author

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Dec 1, 2023 5:14 AM in response to stedman1

Thank you so much. I googled before I asked. I appreciate your response.

BobHarris

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Dec 1, 2023 7:20 AM in response to rondalya

This side button

stedman1

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Dec 1, 2023 7:22 AM in response to rondalya

You are welcome.

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