Texting and calling on apple watch

Can I still text and call on an apple watch if i don't have a phone number on my phone? Or not

Posted on Nov 16, 2020 12:38 PM

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Randy-12

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Posted on Nov 16, 2020 12:40 PM

Your iPhone would need to be connected to a Cellular provider. You will need a phone number.

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Randy-12

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Nov 16, 2020 12:40 PM in response to jdjejdbjescb

Your iPhone would need to be connected to a Cellular provider. You will need a phone number.

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jdjejdbjescb Author

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Nov 16, 2020 12:42 PM in response to Randy-12

And there is absolutely no way to pair an apple watch to an android phone?

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jdjejdbjescb Author

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Nov 16, 2020 12:55 PM in response to jdjejdbjescb

Nevermind

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