Downloaded Podcasts not playing on Apple Watch

I have cellular data with my Apple Watch. When I go for a run, I listen to podcasts that have been downloaded to my Apple Podcasts app on my Apple Watch. However, since the most recent update, I cannot play anything on my cellular data.

Posted on Nov 24, 2023 05:51 PM

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Nov 26, 2023 01:06 PM in response to 3203salce

I have the same issue - but no cellular plan. Used to be able to listen to downloaded podcasts with no issue...but the recent update definitely changed that.

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