Can't install the Apple Watch app

If Slopes isn't showing up on your Apple Watch or you're having trouble installing it, try these troubleshooting tips:

  • We'd suggest first opening the Apple Watch app on your phone and scrolling down to see if Slopes is available for install.
    • As you scroll down you'll pass by:
      • Apple's native apps first
      • Then your currently installed third-party Watch apps
      • Finally, you'll see a list of third-party apps that have yet to be installed (and those that are in the process of being installed).
    • You should see Slopes in one of those last two lists and that will give you a clue as to what is going on.
  • Yes, we know it's a cliché suggestion, but try restarting both devices. Many users say that this solves the issue.
  • Try deleting the Slopes iOS app from your phone and reinstalling it from the App Store.
  • Try force-quitting the iPhone's Watch app, then trying to install Slopes again.
  • Test if you can install any other apps on your Apple Watch. If you can't then it may be a hardware issue, in which case the tips in this article could be helpful.

Note that Slopes requires watchOS 10 or later.

If your Watch is on watchOS 9 or earlier, then it won't appear in the list of apps available to download.

To check what watchOS version your device is on:

  • On your Apple Watch
  • open the Settings app
  • click General
  • click About
  • review the version number listed below watchOS Version

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