cannot install apps on Apple Watch SE

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cannot install apps on Apple Watch SE

I've factory reset my iPhone 11 and paired it to my Apple Watch SE. Both iPhone and Apple Watch SE are now in their latest software version. After the sync and setup are done, iPhone attempts to install the apps on Apple Watch SE. I can see, one by one, app appears on Apple Watch, and asks me to Double-Click to Install. After double-clicking the side button, the word 'Processing...' appears and a sound can be heard. However, none of the app is installed.

I've restarted both iPhone and Apple Watch and try again. Didn't work.

I'm pretty sure the wifi and bluetooth are working. I can also receive notifications from the native Apple apps that come in with the Watch SE installation.

Any suggestion to fix the problem is appreciated.

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Apple Watch SE

Posted on Jul 31, 2023 08:42 PM

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Answer 1

Marlin9107 Author

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Aug 1, 2023 01:53 AM in response to WheelieNick

Yes, I did and found out the issue. When I used the Apple Store app on the watch, search for the app to install. It asked me to double click the side button to install and it worked. But, when I do the same with another app, which I’ve already paid and installed on iPhone, it said I needed to pay for it. Looks like Apple Watch was thinking I was logging in using a different Apple ID. I confirm that is not the case. I have never created a second Apple ID and I’ve logged into the iPhone and Watch with the same Apple ID. Something is wrong.

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WheelieNick

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Aug 1, 2023 12:45 AM in response to Marlin9107

Try to install the apps manually on your watch to see if the issue is persisting

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cannot install apps on Apple Watch SE

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