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Contact names not displaying on Apple Watch in Messages

iPhone 11 + Apple Watch Series 4. Contact names are no longer displayed in Messages on Apple Watch; only telephone numbers. I've tried all reset sync data and restarting devices. Nothing works. Seems like this stopped working after last update. The only information in the Community was several years old. Any recent suggestions other than what is already on the forum in the Community?

Apple Watch Series 4, watchOS 9

Posted on Dec 30, 2022 2:41 PM

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Dec 31, 2022 7:23 PM in response to EasyRyder6

Hi EasyRyder6,


Thanks for coming to Apple Support Communities for help today.


Resetting sync data and restarting were great steps to try and ones that we would have recommended.


Next make sure both devices are fully updated to rule this out as being related to an outdated version of iOS. Here's how:


  1. Update your iPhone or iPad
  2. Update your Apple Watch


Then if the issue continues, contact Apple Support for a deeper dive.


Have a fantastic day!

Contact names not displaying on Apple Watch in Messages

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