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How to update iOS on my phone so I can get my new watch to work..

I have an iPhone 6 and I’ve just bought a Apple Watch series 3,but it’s saying that I need to update iOS. Now I have deleted apps to make room as well as done a backup on my computer as well I’ve had it on charge next to my watch last night, but still nothing.


Posted on Jul 19, 2021 4:31 PM

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Posted on Jul 19, 2021 4:34 PM

You need an iPhone that can run iOS 14.x to setup that Watch. Your iPhone 6 cannot run iOS 13 or later due to insufficient RAM and it cannot be added. Either return the Watch for a refund or get an iPhone 6s or later.

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How to update iOS on my phone so I can get my new watch to work..

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