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APPLE WATCH NOT PARING

I am trying to pair my new apple watch with iphone 6 but keep getting message to update my i phone but ios is updated to the latest ios

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Posted on Dec 24, 2019 5:32 PM

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Posted on Dec 24, 2019 8:20 PM

The current shipping Apple Watch Series 3 and 5 models come with watchOS 6 that requires an iPhone 6s, SE, 7 or newer running iOS 13. The iPhone 6 cannot be upgraded to iOS 13. I suggest you return your Apple Watch for a refund.


Apple Holiday Return Policy (Purchase between: 15-Nov-2019 thru 25-Dec-2019, Return by 8-Jan-2020)

All purchases made before November 15, 2019 and after December 25, 2019, are subject to the Standard 14-day Return Policy. 

https://www.apple.com/shop/help/returns_refund



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Dec 24, 2019 8:20 PM in response to Helpmeharry

The current shipping Apple Watch Series 3 and 5 models come with watchOS 6 that requires an iPhone 6s, SE, 7 or newer running iOS 13. The iPhone 6 cannot be upgraded to iOS 13. I suggest you return your Apple Watch for a refund.


Apple Holiday Return Policy (Purchase between: 15-Nov-2019 thru 25-Dec-2019, Return by 8-Jan-2020)

All purchases made before November 15, 2019 and after December 25, 2019, are subject to the Standard 14-day Return Policy. 

https://www.apple.com/shop/help/returns_refund



APPLE WATCH NOT PARING

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