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Where did the Lock "button" go in watch iOS 3.1.3?

I used to lock the screen to prevent unwanted screen interaction, especially having two tiny humans, who's constantly wants to push on the screen. Now I have to take off the watch every time I need to lock it. I can't/don't want to remove "Wrist detection" to get the button back, as then the Activity Ring won't work either. Using the Water drop to lock the screen annoys with the sound, after you unlocking it. So, is it possible to add auto-lock, like iPhone has or get the "button" back, please? 🙂

Apple Watch Series 2(SS) 42mm (2nd Gen), watchOS 3.1.3, Screen Lock

Posted on Jan 30, 2017 10:49 AM

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Jonathan UK

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Posted on Jan 31, 2017 12:59 AM

Under the current version of watchOS, with Wrist Detection turned on, it is not possible to manually lock Apple Watch such that the passcode needs to be entered to unlock it again. Your watch will instead lock automatically upon being removed from your wrist.

If you would like to request that Apple restores the option to manually lock your watch whilst still wearing it and with Wrist Detection still enabled (other than by using Water Lock), then you can do so here:

https://www.apple.com/feedback/watch.html

(This is in a user-based technical support community - you are not talking to Apple here).

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Jonathan UK

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Apr 20, 2017 1:09 AM in response to NatalieAllyson

NatalieAllyson wrote:

Even with the new update the lock button does not exist

See my previous reply.

Oct 7, 2017 1:49 PM in response to Irjusha

You can lock in now with the water...button? When you swipe up, see the water droplet? Use this and you have to turn the crown to unlock it. Perfect for your scenario!

Where did the Lock "button" go in watch iOS 3.1.3?