I've not gotten a notification, either, for tomorrow. I usually get a notification for them, so I'm presume there isn't a Thanksgiving 5K this year.
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NOT getting notified about “Special” Apple Watch Challenges
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Noooo! I had planned my Thanksgiving Day around doing the 5k walk.
You can still do the 3 mile walk.Noooo! I had planned my Thanksgiving Day around doing the 5k walk.
And I will. I'll just miss having the badge -- I really like the design, for some reason.You can still do the 3 mile walk.
I like the design too and I like the motivation to workout in the morning before stuffing myself with food in the afternoon. It soothes my conscience.
Me too. I wonder why Apple seems so inconsistent with these challenges. Hard to make it a tradition when it is MIA some years.
Nice! Wish the process were more transparent but glad that you did get it.
I really wish Apple would fix the notifications regarding new challenges. I’m starting to think another year no Thanksgiving challenge.
Macrumors just posted a story that Apple is doing a Ring in the New Year challenge: https://www.macrumors.com/2021/12/14/apple-watch-new-year-activity-challenge/
The challenge requires you to close all 3 rings 7 days in a row. It starts January 1, but I seem to remember that last year you could get the badge as early as January 1 i you closed all 3 rings for the last 6 days of December & then again in January 1.
The challenge requires you to close all 3 rings 7 days in a row. It starts January 1, but I seem to remember that last year you could get the badge as early as January 1 i you closed all 3 rings for the last 6 days of December & then again in January 1.
in case anyone missed the announcement on the front page, there are potentially two Apple Watch challenges in February.
The Unity challenge is the same as last year (as I remember it) where you get it by closing your move ring 7 days in a row.
There is also a Lunar New Year challenge, but that might only be available in countries that celebrate Lunar New Year. You earn it by completing a workout of at least 20 minutes between Feb 1-15.
www.macrumors.com
The Unity challenge is the same as last year (as I remember it) where you get it by closing your move ring 7 days in a row.
There is also a Lunar New Year challenge, but that might only be available in countries that celebrate Lunar New Year. You earn it by completing a workout of at least 20 minutes between Feb 1-15.
Apple Planning New Unity and Lunar New Year Apple Watch Activity Challenges in February
Apple has two new Apple Watch Activity Challenges on the horizon, one of which will celebrate Lunar New Year and one that will celebrate Black...
www.macrumors.com
Nice! I got a notification for the Unity one, but not the Lunar New Year, but if I go into the Fitness app on my phone, I can see both of them in there.
Thanks for the heads up. I was all prepared to change my region to try to get the Lunar one, but this is even better.
Thanks for the heads up. I was all prepared to change my region to try to get the Lunar one, but this is even better.
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If you open the fitness app on your phone, then Click on awards & scroll down to the Awards section, then scroll down to the bottom of the Limited Edition Challenges, you should see them in there.
Looks like there will be a third special challenge in February, on Valentines day, to complete a 30 minute workout:
www.macrumors.com
Apple Watch Getting New Activity Challenge for Heart Month
Apple today announced that it will be offering a new Heart Month Activity Challenge next month. Apple Watch users can complete the Activity Challenge...
www.macrumors.com
I know where to look for them. I haven’t received a notification for them yet and they haven’t appeared yet. I frequently check this thread to see if anyone mentions a new challenge. It’s the only way I find out about them.
I just decided to check my awards and the Lunar New Year and Unity Challenge badges showed up. Granted my iPhone is jailbroken (untethered) and I happened to cut it off and back on and they showed up.
Last night, I happened to come across this & maybe it will help some of those who aren't getting notified about upcoming special challenges. On the watch, in the settings app, if you scroll down to Activity, there is a slider button for Special Challenges. If that's turned off, you won't get notified.
Not saying that it will help everyone, but figured I'd pass it along in case it somehow got turned off for some people.
Not saying that it will help everyone, but figured I'd pass it along in case it somehow got turned off for some people.
