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Using Apple Watch independently of iPhone

esm1
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I am considering buying an Apple Watch SE with the built-in cellular option.

 

My question is: Once properly set-up with an O2 plan, can the Apple Watch cellular be used fully independently of my iPhone? i.e. Can I leave my iPhone turned off at home and use the Apple Watch to make/receive phone calls while out and about?

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Only on Android phones with O2 @esm1 

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@esm1 

That's how it is supposed to work but quite a few have issues getting setup properly with O2.

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Thanks for your reply. I just read that some networks need the iPhone to be ON (even when not near the Apple Watch) for the cellular function of the watch to work.

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Only on Android phones with O2 @esm1 

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