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taylru Author

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iPhone says my Apple Watch isn’t up to date to pair, what should I do?

I went to pair my Apple Watch (series 6) with my new iPhone and it says the IOS isn’t up to date but it is. It won’t let me pair. What should I do?

Posted on Mar 20, 2023 5:12 AM

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LD150

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Posted on Mar 21, 2023 1:53 AM

If the Watch has been updated to OS9 then you need iPhone 8 or later.

Please post

The Model of Watch eg Series 7

The OS it is running, eg OS9.3.1 (Settings, General, About)

The model of the paired iPhone eg iPhone 11

The iOS it is running eg iOS16.3.1 (Settings General, About)

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iPhone says my Apple Watch isn’t up to date to pair, what should I do?

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