Apple Watch for Android with twist

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Apple Watch for Android with twist

Hello. I've been an Apple customer for as long as i can remember. I decided to the the Samsung S10 and going back to iPhone in December when my phone renews. However I want to buy a Smartwatch. I was debating between the Samsung Active 2 and Apple Watch. I know the apple watch is not compatible with Android but wondering if I could use some of the features. Fir example, my daughter has my old iPhone 7 (but no cellualar/sim). Could i in theory set up the apple watch on that phone enough to use steps and some features to limp unti I get the iPhone 11/12? Or logistically it won't work and should just get a Samsung watch. Thanks in advance for any help.

Posted on Jul 25, 2020 3:38 PM

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StanleyG.

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Jul 25, 2020 3:46 PM in response to Rtyuiopudidjeb

Yes the apple watch can be setup to your daughters iPhone 7 and linked to that account. Factory apps such as music, fitness, activity, etc. should be available and work as usual when you set up your watch. Other apps for Watch should also be available for download as long as you have access to a paired iPhone.

Instructions to set up here - How to set up and pair Apple Watch

There still isn't a way to connect to android.

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lkrupp

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Jul 25, 2020 4:02 PM in response to Rtyuiopudidjeb

So tell us why, if you will be returning to the iPhone in a few months, would you buy an Android watch? An Android watch will not interface with an iPhone very well at all.

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Jul 25, 2020 6:43 PM in response to StanleyG.

Thank you so much for this quick response and great information.

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Jul 25, 2020 6:45 PM in response to lkrupp

I heard the Samsung Active 2 works with apple and Android which is why I was considering it but knowing i can use my old iPhone to set it up and get many services working that's great.

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Apple Watch for Android with twist

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