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Why can’t I pair my Apple Watch with my iPhone I’ve had the watch for a year and still have been unable to do that. Thus, I can’t update my watch.

Why can’t I pair my Apple Watch with my iPhone? I’ve had both for a year and have been unable to do that the entire time. Thus, I can’t update my watch not to mention pairing with my phone.

iPhone X, iOS 14

Posted on Aug 19, 2023 7:09 AM

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Posted on Aug 19, 2023 7:13 AM

If you inderdeed have an iPhone X And you’re still on iOS 14, it is time to upgrade to iOS 16.6


If the Watch is running a newer watchOS, it is impossible to pair if you’;re still on iOS 14.


To update your iphone GO. To settings>general>software Update and make Sure to turn off low power mode and Connect your iPhone to a WiFi network

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Aug 19, 2023 7:13 AM in response to Judith0622

If you inderdeed have an iPhone X And you’re still on iOS 14, it is time to upgrade to iOS 16.6


If the Watch is running a newer watchOS, it is impossible to pair if you’;re still on iOS 14.


To update your iphone GO. To settings>general>software Update and make Sure to turn off low power mode and Connect your iPhone to a WiFi network

Why can’t I pair my Apple Watch with my iPhone I’ve had the watch for a year and still have been unable to do that. Thus, I can’t update my watch.

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