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I’m not getting text messages on my new Apple Watch. Please help

I’m not getting text messages on my Apple Watch

Apple Watch Series 6, watchOS 7

Posted on Mar 26, 2021 10:36 AM

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Posted on Mar 26, 2021 10:38 AM

Just to be clear, message notifications (like other notifications) go to either your Apple Watch or iPhone, but not both.  If your iPhone is unlocked, you'll get notifications on your iPhone, instead of your Apple Watch. If your iPhone is locked or asleep, you'll get notifications on your Apple Watch, unless your Apple Watch is locked with your passcode. For more info, see:

Notifications on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

(Note: The conversation will still appear on your iPhone regardless.)


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Mar 26, 2021 10:38 AM in response to della258

Just to be clear, message notifications (like other notifications) go to either your Apple Watch or iPhone, but not both.  If your iPhone is unlocked, you'll get notifications on your iPhone, instead of your Apple Watch. If your iPhone is locked or asleep, you'll get notifications on your Apple Watch, unless your Apple Watch is locked with your passcode. For more info, see:

Notifications on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

(Note: The conversation will still appear on your iPhone regardless.)


I’m not getting text messages on my new Apple Watch. Please help

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