Recent timers missing after latest os upgrade on Apple Watch

I just upgraded to the most recent version on the Apple Watch (11.1) and now when I set a timer and it expires, my Recent Timers are gone. I have to scroll through the list to find the one I want to renew. How do I get my recent times to display again?

Apple Watch Series 9, watchOS 11

Posted on Oct 31, 2024 7:50 AM

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Dec 8, 2024 7:29 AM in response to LindaC_1

this is a wild change. with workouts, i use 'recent' timers endless. i'm chiming in to say, this was super unexpected as i guessed people loved this feature like me. apparently not. my workaround is to hit 'edit' and 'pin' the times i typically use so they stay at the top. as is to say, it no longer does this for you, you have to do it yourself.

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