Fitness app not tracking steps correctly
Steps222
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User level: Level 1 (24 points)Fitness App not tracking steps correctly
Posted on Oct 2, 2026 8:34 AM
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poonam_kumawat
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User level: Level 4 (1,080 points)Oct 4, 2026 10:14 AM in response to Steps222
If the Fitness app is undercounting steps, check:
- Settings -> Privacy & Security ->Motion & Fitness and make sure Fitness Tracking is ON.
- Health -> Steps -> Data Sources & Access and confirm your Apple Watch/iPhone is listed.
- Restart both the iPhone and Apple Watch.
If it’s still inaccurate, try a 20-minute Outdoor Walk to recalibrate the Watch.
More Info: Apple calibration instructions
poonam_kumawat
User level: Level 4 (1,080 points)
User level: Level 4 (1,080 points)Oct 4, 2026 10:09 PM in response to Steps222
It may be worth sending Apple feedback about this. try here: Feedback - Watch - Apple
Steps222
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User level: Level 1 (24 points)Oct 4, 2026 5:46 PM in response to Steps222
I have all the settings correct. I am now taking 10 foot strides. Somebody needs to fix the watchOS
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256369144