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pairing iphone and apple watch

I am trying to pair a new apple watch series 5 to my sons iphone 6. Pairing keeps failing. I keep getting message that iphone ios must be updated, but it is updated to latest version; 12.4.4

apple watch message also noted phone must have ios version of 12 or later. trying to figure out what to do!


iPhone 5s, iOS 11

Posted on Dec 25, 2019 8:04 AM

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Dec 25, 2019 8:21 AM in response to kap918

A new apple watch 3 or 5 will NOT pair with an iphone 6 or lower,a new apple watch 3 and 5 have software version watchos6 on them,this requires an iphone with ios13 or higher on them.Iphones with ios13 are an iphone 6s, or higher.Iphone 6 can only update to ios12 maximum.

You have 14 days to return the watch for a full refund.

pairing iphone and apple watch

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