Apple Watch stopped recording GPS Data

I'm also using Health Fit to get all the workout statistics. In the past I also saw the "No GPS data" screen in this app, but that fixed itself somehow again.

The map data in Health app even show GPS data, where as the Fitness App just put dots during the Outdoor swim.

I don't use Strava, but I remember some users mentioning, that data exchanged between Apple and Strava has somehow become more restrictive.

CPW wrote:

Which app do you consider the default workout app.

The app called "Workout" that's part of watchOS.

None of the apps show GPS data or route maps.

The map information is available in the "Fitness" app on your iPhone.

In the past I have used a 3rd party app "Run Gap", to import/export fitness data between the Garmin App, the Fitness - /Health app and Health Fit. Strava was also on the list of supported workout apps.

This issue might not necessarily mean it's time for a new watch. A few things could be happening here.

First, make sure your watch has access to your location services. Sometimes, the permissions can get toggled off, even without you realizing it. On your iPhone, check that location services are enabled and that the Watch app has permission to access GPS.

Next, try resetting the network settings on your iPhone (Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings) as it can sometimes affect GPS syncing between devices.

If that doesn't work, try unpairing and repairing the watch with your iPhone, as it can clear out any small glitches that might be causing the GPS data not to sync correctly.

If these steps don’t fix it, and since it’s a Watch 5, there could be a hardware issue with the GPS chip itself, but I’d recommend exhausting the software troubleshooting first before considering a replacement.

Does the Fitness App show your GPS data on the map, if you use the default workout app?