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I accidentally deleted the ECG function from my Apple Watch 5 and now can’t reinstall it - how do I get it back

How do I reinstall the ECG app to my Apple Watch 5 after accidentally deleting it -

it was the app that came with one of the updates - it is not appearing in the App Store

it was on the HeRt function

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Posted on Oct 25, 2020 7:24 PM

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Posted on Oct 25, 2020 7:50 PM

therussos Said:

"I accidentally deleted the ECG function from my Apple Watch 5 and now can’t reinstall it - how do I get it back: [...]it is not appearing in the App Store[...]"

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Try the Following:***

Using App Store on your Watch:

  1. Go to: the App Store
  2. Search" for ECG app
  3. Scroll: to the very bottom


***Source: How to reinstall ECG app on watch. It is marked as "Helpful" 5 times.

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Oct 25, 2020 7:50 PM in response to therussos

therussos Said:

"I accidentally deleted the ECG function from my Apple Watch 5 and now can’t reinstall it - how do I get it back: [...]it is not appearing in the App Store[...]"

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Try the Following:***

Using App Store on your Watch:

  1. Go to: the App Store
  2. Search" for ECG app
  3. Scroll: to the very bottom


***Source: How to reinstall ECG app on watch. It is marked as "Helpful" 5 times.

Oct 27, 2020 2:42 PM in response to therussos

Thanks for asking about the ECG feature.


Check here for availability in your region: ECG


ECG requires the current non-beta version of iOS and watchOS. For additional help with the ECG feature on your Apple Watch, take a look at these articles.


Heart rate notifications on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


Taking an ECG with the ECG app on Apple Watch Series 4 or later - Apple Support


If you have any other questions, please reach out to our team here: https://apple.co/HeartFeatures. If you believe that you are experiencing a medical emergency, please dial your local emergency services.


Take care.

I accidentally deleted the ECG function from my Apple Watch 5 and now can’t reinstall it - how do I get it back

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