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Apple Watch

I have a new s5 cellular how do I get the watch to work independently of my phone? Do I need a separate sim?

Posted on Jul 6, 2020 6:43 AM

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Posted on Jul 6, 2020 6:49 AM

An apple watch can't operate independently of a phone,it requires the phone to set the watch up and to upload fitness and health data etc..

The cellular version of the watch has a built in E-sim that uses the phones number to make and receive calls but it still needs a phone with a sim card in it.

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Jul 6, 2020 6:49 AM in response to Cbghyhnj

An apple watch can't operate independently of a phone,it requires the phone to set the watch up and to upload fitness and health data etc..

The cellular version of the watch has a built in E-sim that uses the phones number to make and receive calls but it still needs a phone with a sim card in it.

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