Review Health Data Permissions After Apple Watch Transfer

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Open Privacy settings

   Launch the Settings app on your iPhone. Scroll down and tap on Privacy & Security to access your device permission hierarchy.

2. 30 sec

   Access Health permissions

   Locate and tap on the Health option within the privacy menu. This screen lists every application that has previously requested access to your HealthKit data.

3. 1 min

   Identify restricted apps

   Review the list of apps. If an app appears with a greyed-out toggle or missing checkmarks for specific categories like Heart Rate or Steps, it requires manual re-authorization following the transfer.

   Note: Look for apps that were recently re-downloaded to your new device.
4. 1 min

   Enable data categories

   Tap an app name to view its specific data permissions. Toggle the switches for the health metrics you want the app to access, such as Active Energy, Walking Heart Rate, or Sleep Analysis.

5. 30 sec

   Confirm source prioritization

   Open the Health app, tap the Browse tab, and select a specific metric. Scroll to the bottom and select Data Sources & Access to verify that your new Apple Watch is listed as a primary data source.

   Note: If multiple watches are listed, ensure the current device is prioritized.