How can I change water lock unlock method from push-and-hold crown to turning the crown on Apple Watch?

To unlock the water lock, we need to push and hold the crown. Prior to that, you had to turn the crown. I use water lock for working out. When I’m doing push-ups or planks, the back of my hand pushes the crown and it unlocks mid workout. I have to stop, take my glove off and re-lock it. Is there a way to change the unlock method back to turning the crown?


Workouts with unwanted unlock:


  • cycling - gloves unlocks the watch
  • fitness/gym - gloves unlocks the watch 😡
  • alpine skiing - gloves unlocks the watch 😡
  • cx skiing, ski-touring - gloves unlocks the watch😡
  • everything with gloves 😣😡
  • everything when bending wrist 😣😡


OMG! Who invented this?!


@Apple change it back or let be configurable!!!

Regards,

T.



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Apple Watch Series 6, watchOS 11

Posted on Feb 8, 2025 5:56 AM

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