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GillW2010 Author

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my apple watch 5 pauses after 10 mins while I am trying to record my Open Water swim sessions

My Apple Watch 5 is not recording my Open Water Swims. It pauses after 10 mins. I am swimming freestyle.

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Posted on Aug 5, 2020 5:59 AM

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Randy-12

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Posted on Aug 5, 2020 6:27 AM

Are you pushing on the crown at any point? That would pause the workout.

Try reversing the watch and wearing the crown away from your wrist.

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my apple watch 5 pauses after 10 mins while I am trying to record my Open Water swim sessions

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