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text messages on apple watch and not on iphone

I am presently getting text messages on my apple watch, and they aren't appearing on my iphone. How can I fix this?

iPhone 8

Posted on Apr 2, 2022 8:49 PM

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Apr 2, 2022 9:00 PM in response to lalapoptart

That is normal. Please, read on...


Where you’ll see your notifications

Notifications go to either your Apple Watch or iPhone, but not both. Learn when a notification might appear on your iPhone, instead of your Apple Watch, below.

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.

 

Some apps, such as the Noise app, are only on your Apple Watch. Notifications for these apps don't appear on your iPhone.

The red notification icon  appears on your watch face when you get a notification. When you dismiss notifications on your Apple Watch, they’re also dismissed from your iPhone. 

text messages on apple watch and not on iphone

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