How do i activate apple watch cellular

Only applicable with Apple Watch Series 3 and above. Find out more about the latest Apple Watches here. For Apple Watch on watchOS 5.2, your iPhone must be on iOS 12.2. While for Apple Watch on watchOS 6.0, you’ll need iOS 13 on your iPhone.

When customer starts the Apple Watch One Number Service eSIM subscription process via the Watch app in iPhone, the system will check whether the customer has completed Real-name Registration. If not completed, the system will send the customer a text message. By clicking on the SMS link, customer can submit his/her identity documents to complete Real-name Registration, upon successful Real-name Registration, he/she can subscribe Apple Watch One Number Service eSIM immediately. If personal info needs updating before submitting Real-name Registration, review results will be sent by SMS or email within 3 working days. Please note you need to enter a one-time password to verify your identity as part of the self-subscription flow. For any enquiries, simply call our 24-hour Customer Service Hotline on 2512 3123.

A M1 Postpaid Mobile Plan

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A Compatible iPhone

iPhone 6s on iOS 13.2 or later with Carrier setting updated to 39.1 or later

If the carrier version is not updated, please go to
Settings > General > About
Your phone should prompt for an update

A Compatible Cellular Apple Watch

Apple Watch Series 3 or later on watchOS 6.1 or later

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How do I activate cellular plan on Apple Watch?

Set up cellular on Apple Watch.
On your iPhone, open the Apple Watch app..
Tap the My Watch tab, then tap Cellular..
Tap Set Up Cellular..
Follow the instructions for your carrier. You might need to contact your carrier for help..

Why won't my cellular activate on my Apple Watch?

Check to see if Airplane mode is activated on your Apple Watch. If it is, turn it off to reactivate cellular connectivity. Check for updates to your carrier settings. Check your cellular carrier settings are up to date.

Do I have to activate cellular on Apple Watch?

If you want to use you smartwatch when out of Bluetooth range of the paired smartphone, then you will need to activate the smartwatch on a cellular service plan. If you do not want to activate cellular service, then it will function like the GPS-only model.

How does Apple Watch get cellular service?

Your Apple Watch with cellular uses the best network connection available to it—your iPhone when itʼs nearby, a Wi-Fi network that you've connected to previously on your iPhone, or a cellular connection. You can turn cellular off—to save battery power, for example.