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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

Posted on Feb 28, 2022 6:49 PM

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Posted on Mar 1, 2022 12:55 PM

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.

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Mar 1, 2022 12:55 PM in response to Agoodner1977

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.

texts dont come up with tap

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