ios 16 lock screen battery widget

I have an iPhone 12 mini and an Apple Watch SE. When adding a battery widget to the phone's lock screen, it only shows the Watch battery status. Is there a way to force the widget to show the phone's battery status?

iPhone 12 mini

Posted on Sep 14, 2022 4:26 PM

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3 replies

Sep 19, 2022 1:52 PM in response to moni8181

Tap the battery widget and de-select automatic and choose the device you want to display the battery status. I have a iPhone 12 mini and had exact the same problem.

moni8181

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Sep 18, 2022 10:39 AM in response to miketor

I have Iphone 11 pro and have the same problem. The widget only shows the watch battery status and not Iphone one.

miketor Author

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Sep 19, 2022 4:13 PM in response to xandreasx

Thank you! That worked perfectly.

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