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Omg2o
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Apple Watch SE exercise ring not updating

I have an Apple Watch SE, and for the past 3 days, my exercise ring hasn’t updated much. The most I got was 4 minutes.


has anyone been able to fix this yet?

Posted on Oct 25, 2026 4:55 PM

1 reply

poonam_kumawat
User level: Level 4 (1,080 points)

Oct 26, 2026 10:50 AM in response to Omg2o

The Exercise ring only counts minutes when your Apple Watch detects activity at roughly the intensity of a brisk walk, so not every minute of movement counts. However, getting only 4 minutes for several days when you’re normally more active is worth checking.


Try these steps:

  1. On your iPhone, open the Watch app -> Privacy and make sure Fitness Tracking is enabled.
  2. On your watch, go to Settings ->Activity and check that your rings haven’t been paused.
  3. Wear the watch snugly, then restart both your watch and iPhone.
  4. Start an Outdoor Walk workout and see whether the Exercise ring increases.


More info: Track your daily activity with Apple Watch

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256382890