Apple Watch Series 9

Apple Watch Series 9

watchOS 10
watchOS 11 watchOS 10

I can't send and receive text messages on my Apple Watch Series 9 watchOS 10

Cause 1 of 4: The text message isn't written correctly

To send a text message, it needs to be written and sent correctly.

Solution: See how to write and send a text message.

Step 1 of 10

Read text message

Press the Digital Crown.

Step 2 of 10

Read text message

Press the message icon.

Step 3 of 10

Read text message

Press the required text message.

Step 4 of 10

Reply to text message using quick reply

Press the required quick reply.

Step 5 of 10

Reply to text message using voice input

Press SMS.

Step 6 of 10

Reply to text message using voice input

Press the microphone icon and record the message.

Step 7 of 10

Reply to text message using voice input

Press Send.

Step 8 of 10

Reply to text message using text input

Press SMS.

Step 9 of 10

Reply to text message using text input

Write the required text and press Send.

Step 10 of 10

Return to the home screen

Press the Digital Crown twice to return to the home screen.

1 Read text message

Press the Digital Crown.
Press the message icon.
Press the required text message.

2 Reply to text message using quick reply

Press the required quick reply.

3 Reply to text message using voice input

Press SMS.
Press the microphone icon and record the message.
To use voice input, you need to turn on dictation.
Press Send.

4 Reply to text message using text input

Press SMS.
Write the required text and press Send.

5 Return to the home screen

Press the Digital Crown twice to return to the home screen.

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