imessage pictures not automatically downloading

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imessage pictures not automatically downloading

I just received the apple watch series 2 and when i receive a text notification on a received image or video it always asks to "tap to download" ive seen other apple watches automatically downloading these files. Is there any way to have it automatically download?

Apple Watch Series 2, iOS 10.2

Posted on Jan 3, 2017 6:47 AM

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Jonathan UK

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Jan 3, 2017 7:12 AM in response to JonMerc

Hi

The following steps may help (check after each):

If you have not yet done so, update your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch to the latest software, starting with your iPhone:

Check that both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are enabled on your iPhone.

Close the Messages app and restart your iPhone and watch:

Close the Messages app on your iPhone:
- Double-click the Home button, then swipe up on the Messages app preview to close it.
Turn both devices off together, then restart your iPhone first:
- Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
- Restart your Apple Watch - Apple Support

On your iPhone, go to: Settings > Messages - turn off iMessage, pause for a few moments and then re-enable it.

Unpair and re-pair your watch:

The Watch app on your iPhone takes a backup of your watch automatically when unpairing via the app. Choose to Restore from Backup during set up. Most data and settings will be restored, with some exceptions (eg Apple Pay cards, passcode).
Unpair your Apple Watch and iPhone - Apple Support
Set up your Apple Watch - Apple Support

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