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I have a new IWatch 3 A1859 I have a I phone 6 (A1549 ) I can not set the watch to my phone it says need software update my phone says it is up to date with 12.4.4 what do I need to do

I have a new IWatch 3 A1859 my I Phon is a 6 (A1549 ) when I try to set it up I get my phone Ned’s an update when I go to do update I get my phone is updated 12.4.4 no new updates can you tell me what I need to do.

iPhone 6, iOS 12

Posted on Dec 26, 2019 9:19 AM

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Posted on Dec 26, 2019 9:23 AM

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.

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Dec 26, 2019 9:23 AM in response to Wdthornton

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.

I have a new IWatch 3 A1859 I have a I phone 6 (A1549 ) I can not set the watch to my phone it says need software update my phone says it is up to date with 12.4.4 what do I need to do

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