Apple Watch Series 9

Apple Watch Series 9

watchOS 11

I can't send and receive iMessages on my Apple Watch Series 9 watchOS 11

Cause 7 of 7: Your iMessage isn't written correctly

To send an iMessage, it needs to be written and sent correctly.

Solution: See how to write and send an iMessage.

Step 1 of 13

Read iMessage

Press the Digital Crown.

Step 2 of 13

Read iMessage

Press the message icon.

Step 3 of 13

Read iMessage

Press the required iMessage.

Step 4 of 13

Reply to iMessage using quick reply

Press the required quick reply.

Step 5 of 13

Reply to iMessage using voice input

Press iMessage.

Step 6 of 13

Reply to iMessage using voice input

Press the input icon.

Step 7 of 13

Reply to iMessage using voice input

Press the microphone icon and record the message.

Step 8 of 13

Reply to iMessage using voice input

Press Send.

Step 9 of 13

Reply to iMessage using text input

Press iMessage.

Step 10 of 13

Reply to iMessage using text input

Press the input icon.

Step 11 of 13

Reply to iMessage using text input

Press the keypad icon.

Step 12 of 13

Reply to iMessage using text input

Write the required text and press Send.

Step 13 of 13

Return to the home screen

Press the Digital Crown several times to return to standby mode.

1 Read iMessage

Press the Digital Crown.
Press the message icon.
Press the required iMessage.

2 Reply to iMessage using quick reply

Press the required quick reply.

3 Reply to iMessage using voice input

Press iMessage.
Press the input icon.
Press the microphone icon and record the message.
To use voice input, you need to turn on dictation.
Press Send.

4 Reply to iMessage using text input

Press iMessage.
Press the input icon.
Press the keypad icon.
Write the required text and press Send.

5 Return to the home screen

Press the Digital Crown several times to return to standby mode.

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