How to stop 'Facetime can't be provided in your country or Region' notification on Apple Watch?

Background - Iphone15 + - iOS version 18.3

Apple watch Series 10 (GPS + Cellular) - Watch OS Version 11.3.1 (22S560)

Country Region Selected in App Store - United Arab Emirates


Problem - Every day this notification occupies the screen and I have to click 3-4 times (Click ok) and then it vanishes. I'm not using facetime or anything. This is just in idle mode.

I'm not trying to use facetime or anything. This happens everyday atleast 3-4 times.





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Apple Watch Series 10, watchOS 11

Posted on Apr 7, 2025 5:53 AM

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Apr 8, 2025 1:32 AM in response to abhinav023

watchOS and iOS are country specific. Where did you buy your devices?

If the carrier in your region does not allow the use of FaceTime, there is not much Apple can do about that.

However, if you use the Feedback link, you can reach out to Apple directly and tell them about your wishes for future updates.

Feedback - Apple Watch - Apple

Feedback - iPhone - Apple


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Apr 8, 2025 12:02 AM in response to abhinav023

FaceTime is tied to your Apple Account on your iPhone, for example.

And, since you can also make and receive FaceTime audio calls on your watch, watchOS will check for the FaceTime activation from time to time.

If your carrier does not support FaceTime, you will also get this error message on your watch:

Wireless carrier support and features for iPhone - Apple Support


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Apr 8, 2025 3:47 AM in response to abhinav023

You're welcome 🙂

If you would have bought both devices in the same country, you would not get this message.

The iPhone and Apple Watch are supposed to be used in the country of purchase, so that there would not be any firmware or hardware issues, if it comes to carrier supported features, for example.

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