I had the iPhone 5s with iOS 8 and used the built in Nike Plus app but now that I just purchased the iPhone 6 the built in app is gone. Does anyone know if this was something removed completely.
iPhone 6, iOS 8
WWell I sent an email to Nike and they said they discontinued that app but looked at my account and suggested I let them forward it as a concern so that maybe the sensor technology will be brought back. Here's the response.
"Currently, there are no plans to make Nike+ iPod available on the iPhone 6 or 6+. Regarding the Running Sensor, it of course can still be used with iPhones older than the 6 and 6+, as well as iPod Touches and iPod Nanos that feature the Nike+ iPod App.
The Running App, which is available for the iPhone 6 and 6+, is designed to use a GPS signal when running outdoors, negating the need for a Running Sensor. When you run indoors with the Running App and disable the GPS feature, the app will rely solely on your iPhone's built-in accelerometer. No sensors required.
I see you’ve logged nearly 600 runs with Nike+ over the last 4 years, and that many of those have been recorded with Nike+ iPod. With that being said, I would be more than happy to take any feedback regarding the app and it not being available on the iPhone 6 and 6+, and ensure that the feedback reaches the appropriate department here at Nike. We take our consumers’ feedback very seriously, so please feel free to share it with us, because that feedback is what has lead to so many changes and innovations here at Nike over the years."
Wow! I can't believe this has bee removed. I have logged over 6221 miles with the app over the last 7 years. Now that I have upgraded to the 6 it has been removed. This would have changed my upgrade plans due to the fact that I use this app everyday. I refuse to run with this device in my hand or strapped to my body while exercising on the treadmill. Come on apple bring this app back.
AzureBZ wrote:
Chris CA wrote:
It is still built-in to iOS 8.
I have it on my 5S.
That's interesting. But it isn't shown on my iPhone 6. Then it may not depend on os version
Correct. This was discussed above.
Hi, I just wanted to point out that the iPod nano ($150 msrp) has native support for the Nike+ sensor and it's even smaller and more portable than an iPhone. Only downside is you would need to sync with a Mac or PC in order to upload the run data to Nike.
I am also wondering the same. cannot find nike+ipod on the 6 plus.
Why did Apple move such a great app? 😠 The Health app is not syncing to any of the FitBit apps and etc.
How would I get the health app to track my running distance?
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me2, same issue
IT is simply unacceptable that we cannot use the shoe sensor now. apple please fix this issue! until then I guess my iPhone 6 is shelved on runs....
im really frustrated. i have been using this app more then 3 years. how can they do such a thing.
kaanozden wrote:
im really frustrated. i have been using this app more then 3 years.
Why did you stop using it?
Because you got an iPhone 6?
AzureBZ wrote:
I think that Apple regards Nike + iPod as obsolete feature.r.
You mean Nike considers it an obsolete feature since it is their app.
AzureBZ wrote:
That's interesting. But it isn't shown on my iPhone 6. Then it may not depend on os version.
Correct.
This was mentioned in the very first (and subsequent) posts.
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Even though the Nike+ did not function on my iph3GS, I loved to see it on my screen and now I still want to have it on my iPhone 6s. Please bring it back.
Was the built in Nike Plus app removed from the iPhone 6?
