I am trying to pair an iwatch with my iphone. I get a message that i need to update my iphone but my phone says its software is updated.

I am trying to pair my iwatch with my iphone. I get a message to update my phone software but my phone says it is updated ios 12.4.4.

Posted on Dec 13, 2019 8:15 AM

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Posted on Dec 13, 2019 8:30 AM

Watches running WatchOS 6 require an iPhone 6s or later running iOS 13.

If you have an iPhone 6 or 6 plus, your watch will not work with it.

You need to return the watch or buy a new phone.

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I am trying to pair an iwatch with my iphone. I get a message that i need to update my iphone but my phone says its software is updated.

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