Apple Watch Series 5

Apple Watch Series 5

watchOS 6

watchOS 8 watchOS 6

I can't send and receive text messages on my Apple Watch Series 5 watchOS 6

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 6

Read text message

Press the Digital Crown.

Step 2 of 6

Read text message

Press the message icon.

Step 3 of 6

Read text message

Press the required text message.

Step 4 of 6

Reply to text message using voice control

Press the microphone icon and follow the instructions on the screen to record and send the message.

Step 5 of 6

Reply to text message using quick reply

Press the required quick reply.

Step 6 of 6

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 voice control

Press the microphone icon and follow the instructions on the screen to record and send the message.

3 Reply to text message using quick reply

Press the required quick reply.

4 Return to the home screen

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

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