Apple watch series 9 cellular mobile data issue

I have an iPhone 15 pro max and an Apple Watch series 9 cellular model. I’m in India and my carrier is Jio. I have connected my Apple Watch with eSIM and same plan as my iPhone. Let me explain two scenarios here.

1. iPhone is switched off and Apple Watch is on. In this case the mobile data on my watch works and i was able to use maps and other apps.

2. iPhone is switched on and mobile data/ wifi turned off. Apple watch is switched on and mobile data is on. In this case when i use maps the Apple Watch shows not connected to internet even the mobile service status is connected and data is on.


Please help me how to use internet on Apple Watch in scenario 2.




Apple Watch Series 9, watchOS 10

Posted on Jul 11, 2024 2:51 AM

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Posted on Jul 12, 2024 11:47 PM

Your Apple Watch will always try to use the iPhone Wi-Fi first, to connect to the internet, if the iPhone is in reach. The watch will only enable cellular automatically, if the iPhone or a known Wi-Fi is out of reach or switched off.

If the iPhone can not provide the connection, you will have to manually enable the cellular connection in the Control Center.

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Jul 12, 2024 11:47 PM in response to subbu_009

Your Apple Watch will always try to use the iPhone Wi-Fi first, to connect to the internet, if the iPhone is in reach. The watch will only enable cellular automatically, if the iPhone or a known Wi-Fi is out of reach or switched off.

If the iPhone can not provide the connection, you will have to manually enable the cellular connection in the Control Center.

Jul 12, 2024 12:28 AM in response to subbu_009


Your screenshot shows, that Wi-Fi and Mobile Data network are not active. Tap on the cellular icon to connect.

If connect to a cellular network, it should look like this:

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copied from: Status icons and symbols on Apple Watch - Apple Support (IN)


If you want to use the internet without a cellular connection, enable Wi-Fi on your watch and iPhone.

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