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Iphone keeps asking me to set up Apple Watch since new update

Since the new iPhone update about a week ago, my phone keeps asking me to set up my apple watch. I already have an Apple Watch that's been set up with my phone for about 3 years. I've tried restarting my phone and watch and that doesn't solve the issue.

iPhone 12, iOS 15

Posted on Dec 9, 2021 1:57 PM

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Posted on Dec 14, 2021 5:48 AM

Yes throughout the day it randomly pops up on my iPhone to set up my watch

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Dec 10, 2021 1:53 PM in response to jhapner

Hi jhapner,


We understand you're getting some sort of message or alert about setting up an Apple Watch. We're happy to offer some guidance.


If you're being notified to set up an Apple Watch but already have one set up, you can try resetting and re-pairing it.


You can find the steps to reset the watch here: Unpair and erase your Apple Watch


Once it has finished resetting, you can use these steps to re-pair it with the phone: Set up and pair your Apple Watch with iPhone


Hope this helps. Cheers!

Dec 17, 2021 7:19 PM in response to jhapner

Hi jhapner,


Thanks for sending over those images.


So it just takes you through the entire pairing process again. That is definitely not normal. If you already have the watch paired and it shows in the Watch app, but keep getting a prompt to go through the pairing process again, we'd recommend contacting Apple so they can investigate that issue: Get Support


Cheers!

Dec 14, 2021 5:06 AM in response to jhapner

Hi jhapner,


Thanks for the follow up details!


Let's get some more information about what you're seeing. Where are you getting this message about setting up a watch? Is this just randomly popping up on any screen on the iPhone? Are you seeing it inside the Watch app? Is the watch currently functioning? (are your notifications from the phone showing up on it) What is the exact message that you are seeing?


Cheers!

Iphone keeps asking me to set up Apple Watch since new update

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