Disable/disconnect messages from watch

Hi there. After reading many posts and forums about disconnecting my apple watch from recieving and sending text messages, I am still at a loss. I would like this to function as a normal watch/fitness tracker. I have turned off notifications etc, but still would like to have it disabled until I decide to change it back. Please help.


Thank you.

Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 8

Posted on Jan 10, 2023 2:27 PM

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Posted on Jan 13, 2023 1:13 PM

Hi there SOYBEANBEBE,


There would not be a way to remove the Messages or other built-in apps from your Apple Watch. We would recommend adjusting the notification settings to your liking using the steps here:Change notification settings on Apple Watch


If this is something that you'd like to see changed in the future, then we would encourage you to submit your feedback about this here: Feedback - Watch - Apple


Take care.


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Jan 13, 2023 1:13 PM in response to SOYBEANBEBE

Hi there SOYBEANBEBE,


There would not be a way to remove the Messages or other built-in apps from your Apple Watch. We would recommend adjusting the notification settings to your liking using the steps here:Change notification settings on Apple Watch


If this is something that you'd like to see changed in the future, then we would encourage you to submit your feedback about this here: Feedback - Watch - Apple


Take care.


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