Apple Watch Series 9 Outdoor Walk won't end after 26.2.1

Outdoor walk won't end correctly after 26.2.1

Outdoor walk workout shown ending on watch but phone says otherwise, after 26.2.1

Series 9 GPS, 45mm. Never had this before recent updates.

At the end of the walk I end it on the watch. Next time I look at my phone it shows a new partial screen with a digital clock, still running.

When I try to push the end button, or any of the controls, it says I have to end it on my watch (again). The only way to clear this up is to open a new walk on the watch and then end it. That seems to turn it off at that point.

This is since the recent 26.2.1 update.

Apple Watch Series 9

Posted on Feb 8, 2026 9:38 AM

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Posted on Feb 9, 2026 1:02 AM

Did you already try to force restart your iPhone and Apple Watch?

Force restart iPhone - Apple Support


To force restart your watch, press and hold the Digital Crown and the Side button together for about 10sec, until the Apple logo comes back again.

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Apple Watch Series 9 Outdoor Walk won't end after 26.2.1

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