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Can Apple Watch series 3 A1861 that has cellular be independent with own phone number??

I have Apple Watch series 3 A1861 that has cellular. Can it be set up with its own phone number not connected to a phone with my carrier AT&T???

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Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 7

Posted on Dec 8, 2020 10:47 AM

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Posted on Dec 8, 2020 11:15 AM

The SE also needs an iPhone for pairing, but if using the Family Setup option (not supported on the Series 3), it can get its own number, though certain features are then disabled to not have the data merged with the iPhone used for setup.


See here: link-> Set up an Apple Watch for a family member - Apple Support





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Dec 8, 2020 11:15 AM in response to heatonk

The SE also needs an iPhone for pairing, but if using the Family Setup option (not supported on the Series 3), it can get its own number, though certain features are then disabled to not have the data merged with the iPhone used for setup.


See here: link-> Set up an Apple Watch for a family member - Apple Support





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