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Why does my Apple Watch say it needs to be updated but I can’t update it because it won’t pair to my phone?

Posted on Jun 25, 2019 1:13 PM

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julieda

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Posted on Jun 25, 2019 1:16 PM

Try following this....https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205025

Also, make sure you update your iPhone first.

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julieda

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Jun 25, 2019 1:16 PM in response to Maddyrthomas

Try following this....https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205025

Also, make sure you update your iPhone first.

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