Cannot set up cellular plan on Apple Watch

When i click on "Set up cellular", the system said that the connection to the server was lost. I have tried everything (unpair then pair, restart my Iphone and my watch, update my Iphone and my watch,...), but none of them work. I have already have an eSim on my Iphone. What should I do?

Apple Watch SE, watchOS 10

Posted on Jan 1, 2024 4:10 AM

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Randy-12

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Jan 1, 2024 4:46 AM in response to daniel_125

Do you have a plan with your cel phone provider?

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