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Q: Apple Watch 2 does not track distance/calories without phone present :(

I attempted to calibrate my Apple Watch 2 using these instructions, and chose to leave my phone at home because it is is Version 2 with GPS (and the instructions made it sound like I could).

 

However, my watch did not track any mileage or calories burned - only my heart rate and the time. The watch displayed the tiny red icon for being disconnected from it's paired phone throughout the workout.

 

Though I received a badge for completing my first walking workout from the Activity app, my rings are empty.

 

Can anyone help?

Apple Watch Series 2, iOS 10.0.2, null

Posted on Oct 1, 2016 2:45 PM

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