texts dont come up with tap
Since my update, when I get a text and tap my watch it doesn’t open a text. I have to go in and open the app. Before, I just tapped it and text opened. How do I get it back the way it was?
iPhone SE, iOS 12
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Since my update, when I get a text and tap my watch it doesn’t open a text. I have to go in and open the app. Before, I just tapped it and text opened. How do I get it back the way it was?
iPhone SE, iOS 12
Hey Agoodner1977,
It appears that you're having a problem with your Apple Watch. When you receive a notification that you've received a message, it doesn't open that message when you tap the notification, and we're glad to provide assistance.
Please test the issue (if possible) after each pair of steps below:
Restart your devices starting with the paired iPhone first:
Restart your iPhone - Apple Support
How to restart your Apple Watch - Apple Support
Unpair and set up your Apple Watch again:
Unpair and erase your Apple Watch - Apple Support
Set up your Apple Watch - Apple Support
Please let us know the results when you're able by replying to this post.
All the best.
Hey Agoodner1977,
It appears that you're having a problem with your Apple Watch. When you receive a notification that you've received a message, it doesn't open that message when you tap the notification, and we're glad to provide assistance.
Please test the issue (if possible) after each pair of steps below:
Restart your devices starting with the paired iPhone first:
Restart your iPhone - Apple Support
How to restart your Apple Watch - Apple Support
Unpair and set up your Apple Watch again:
Unpair and erase your Apple Watch - Apple Support
Set up your Apple Watch - Apple Support
Please let us know the results when you're able by replying to this post.
All the best.
Unpairing and then pairing worked. Thanks!
You're welcome Agoodner1977! We're glad we could help.
Have an excellent day!
texts dont come up with tap