Apple Watch workout/ water lock

with the new watch OS8/9 updates, you now press and hold the Digital Crown to unlock the watch/ expel water. Is there any way to change it back to unlocking by turning the Digital Crown? My watch is now unlocking and pausing again during HIIT and boxing workouts, as my wrist will put pressure on the Digital Crown long enough to unlock it.

Apple Watch Series 7, watchOS 9

Posted on Nov 21, 2022 12:12 PM

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jdo_apple

Community Specialist

Nov 23, 2022 11:50 AM in response to Natalie581

Hello Natalie581,

Thanks for that info and for choosing the Apple Support Communities. If we understand correctly, you are having an issue with the Water Lock feature on your Apple Watch. Looking at this Apple resource Go for a swim with Apple Watch - Apple Support this is not customizable, so please let Apple you would like to change this here: Feedback - Watch - Apple

Cheers!

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