New compass app not working

Hello,

I installed watchOS 9 last night, and I was reading about the new compass features, however when I open the app, neither of the buttons (backtrack and waypoints) show on my watch. All that shows is the menu button in the top left. I would like to use these new features, but I need to fix whatever is going on here first. Any ideas?

Thanks in Advance!

Apple Watch SE

Posted on Oct 1, 2022 2:48 PM

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3 replies

Oct 1, 2022 4:38 PM in response to SmartBaby626

On the phone;

Settings/Privacy & Security/Location Services/System Services/Compass Calibration and turn this on.

SmartBaby626 Author

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Oct 1, 2022 5:13 PM in response to Community User

Not working

Oct 2, 2022 1:10 AM in response to SmartBaby626

Contact support;

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