Downloading watch

I got a new apple watch series 8 yesterday. I am unable to install watch app. Unable to install “watch” please try again later. I have tried numerous solutions online but no luck. I have Iphone 11, running ios 17.1. I also notice that I can not install apple tv but thrid party apps download fine. I don’t know what to do. Any advise?

iPhone 11, iOS 17

Posted on Oct 26, 2023 2:49 AM

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Posted on Oct 27, 2023 7:28 AM

Hi barend258,


The Apple Watch app should already be installed on your iPhone. The information below, found in the article here can help: The Apple Watch app - Apple Support


"Open the Apple Watch app

  1. On your iPhone, tap the Apple Watch app icon.
  2. Tap My Watch to see the settings for your Apple Watch.

If you have more than one Apple Watch paired with your iPhone, you see the settings for your active Apple Watch.

The Apple Watch app on iPhone open to the My Watch screen, which shows your watch faces near the top, and settings below. There are three tabs at the bottom of the Apple Watch app screen: the left tab is My Watch, where you go for Apple Watch settings; next is the Face Gallery, where you can explore available watch faces and complications; then Discover, where you can learn more about Apple Watch."



If it was previously deleted, check the section "Restore a built-in app that you deleted" to reinstall it from the article here: Delete built-in Apple apps from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch These steps would also apply to the Apple TV app.


You can also check to see if you have any restrictions set up preventing your from installing apps. Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support



If the issue remains, reach out to Apple Support directly to help. Get Support


Take Care!

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Oct 27, 2023 7:28 AM in response to barend258

Hi barend258,


The Apple Watch app should already be installed on your iPhone. The information below, found in the article here can help: The Apple Watch app - Apple Support


"Open the Apple Watch app

  1. On your iPhone, tap the Apple Watch app icon.
  2. Tap My Watch to see the settings for your Apple Watch.

If you have more than one Apple Watch paired with your iPhone, you see the settings for your active Apple Watch.

The Apple Watch app on iPhone open to the My Watch screen, which shows your watch faces near the top, and settings below. There are three tabs at the bottom of the Apple Watch app screen: the left tab is My Watch, where you go for Apple Watch settings; next is the Face Gallery, where you can explore available watch faces and complications; then Discover, where you can learn more about Apple Watch."



If it was previously deleted, check the section "Restore a built-in app that you deleted" to reinstall it from the article here: Delete built-in Apple apps from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch These steps would also apply to the Apple TV app.


You can also check to see if you have any restrictions set up preventing your from installing apps. Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support



If the issue remains, reach out to Apple Support directly to help. Get Support


Take Care!

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