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my watch doesn't receive text messages

My apple watch no longer receives text message. iPhone and iPad receive texts. All three are using the same Apple ID. I have restarted and unpaired and re paired the watch.

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Posted on Mar 27, 2021 2:37 PM

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Posted on Mar 27, 2021 3:07 PM

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. It should also appear on your watch's message app.)

For more info, see:

Read messages on Apple Watch - Apple Support


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Mar 27, 2021 3:07 PM in response to haveaquestionortwo

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. It should also appear on your watch's message app.)

For more info, see:

Read messages on Apple Watch - Apple Support


my watch doesn't receive text messages

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