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The compass app is working with the exception of elevation, not working on my Apple Watch Ultra 2
One more update today. I called Apple support and was on the phone with them for a bit over an hour. The did a lot of remote diagnostics on both my phone and my watch including testing the components of the watch and everything seems OK including the barometer. They are working on the problem and want me to take a screenshot of my watch face when the elevation disappears-maybe I will do a short run on Wednesday. So at least it seems like Apple support is trying pretty hard to understand what is going on. I gave them a lot of information about when the elevation works and when it drops out. They will call me on Thursday.
Everything is working perfectly (with the exception of elevation) on the watch so I don’t think it’s restarting issues, I’ll try it though and will get back to you in case it’s fixed
Understood. Let us know. Thanks.
Axel F.
Try hiking with Bluetooth on. Its very low battery consumption and may be part of the issue.
Elevation and altitude are two different measurements and achieved through two different methods. Which is the issue?
This is a canned response and incorrect as @jeffyen38 is correct. Plus the workout functionality, which includes the altimeter works with no cellular or WiFi connection.
GPS corrections can only happen if the Watch can connect to 4 or more satellites. A minimum of 3 is required for location and 4 is required for altitude.
Maybe, other apps can tap into other sensors. What sensor on your watch is being used at what time and point?
Two hours with Apple tech support but nothing from them in two weeks. They said they would contact me when they had some news. Using 11.1. Love the watch except for the elevation problem.
Elevation not working on Apple Watch Ultra 2
