Apple watch SE Cellular 1st gen update

Hey guys !

Bought an Apple Watch SE 1st gen Cellular in 2022, never tried the cellular feature, finally bought the e-sim, but my apple watch app ask me to update the watch, which i’ve already done

Do you know what could be the problem ? Because I would find that very annoying if I’m unable to use a feature I’ve paid for back in the day, just because they decided not to update it on WatchOS 11

Apple Watch SE

Posted on Feb 9, 2026 3:00 PM

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Posted on Feb 9, 2026 11:11 PM

Does your iPhone carrier support the eSim on your watch?

Apple Watch - Carriers - Apple


Did you follow the steps in this related article, to set up the cellular option?

Set up cellular on Apple Watch - Apple Support


Which iPhone and iOS do you use?


watchOS 10.6.2 would be the latest update for your watch:

Apple security releases - Apple Support



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Feb 9, 2026 11:11 PM in response to Chris_0607

Does your iPhone carrier support the eSim on your watch?

Apple Watch - Carriers - Apple


Did you follow the steps in this related article, to set up the cellular option?

Set up cellular on Apple Watch - Apple Support


Which iPhone and iOS do you use?


watchOS 10.6.2 would be the latest update for your watch:

Apple security releases - Apple Support



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