Can old iPhone update new Apple Watch?
iPhone’s “watch” app refuses to update Apple Watch, because it says iPhone must be updated first. But iPhone 6 is already running 12.4.2. Now what?
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iPhone’s “watch” app refuses to update Apple Watch, because it says iPhone must be updated first. But iPhone 6 is already running 12.4.2. Now what?
Apple Watch
I was trying to get from 5.3.1 to 5.3.2, but I later discovered that 5.3.2 isn't relevant to my Series 3. If memory serves, I was offered 5.3.2 for an instant by my iPhone the first time I checked, but when I tried to accept it, I got the complaint that the iPhone wasn't updated. Now, the iPhone no longer makes that offer.
A couple of days ago, Apple changed its policy and did offer me 5.3.2 through my iOS 12 iPhone.
To update to watchOS 6.0 your iPhone must be running iOS 13.x
Can old iPhone update new Apple Watch?