ECG app not on Apple Watch Series 9 or App Store

The ECG app has been removed from my series 9 watch. Had previously used it about two months ago. The app is NOT available in the App Store. Many other types ( many not free) avail but not same as the one this was there.

Has the app been permanently been removed?


iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 26

Posted on Jan 7, 2026 3:45 PM

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Posted on Jan 8, 2026 12:05 AM

The ECG app is part of what is installed by watchOS. Are you living in a country that has not approved the ECG function on the Watch?


If you take an Watch, that you bought in a country that approved the ECG function, to a country where that function is not approved, if you update the watch there, the ECG app will be removed.


watchOS updates are country specific.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 26.2;  Watch, Series 10 GPS-only, watchOS 26.2; iPhone 16, iOS 26.2; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 26.2 HomePods, audioOS 26.2

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Jan 8, 2026 12:05 AM in response to hap681

The ECG app is part of what is installed by watchOS. Are you living in a country that has not approved the ECG function on the Watch?


If you take an Watch, that you bought in a country that approved the ECG function, to a country where that function is not approved, if you update the watch there, the ECG app will be removed.


watchOS updates are country specific.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 26.2;  Watch, Series 10 GPS-only, watchOS 26.2; iPhone 16, iOS 26.2; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 26.2 HomePods, audioOS 26.2

ECG app not on Apple Watch Series 9 or App Store

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