Can’t pair my apple watch

When trying to pair my Apple Watch with my iPhone 6 I get the message that my iPhone software needs to be updated. When I check in settings it says that it is up to date. What do I do? I need help

iPhone 6, iOS 12

Posted on Dec 28, 2019 7:41 PM

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Posted on Dec 28, 2019 8:57 PM

The current shipping Apple Watch Series 3 and 5 require an iPhone 6s, SE, 7 or newer running iOS 13.


The iPhone 6 will Not run iOS 13


Apple Holiday Return Policy (Purchase between: 15-Nov-2019 thru 25-Dec-2019, Return by 8-Jan-2020)

All purchases made before November 15, 2019 and after December 25, 2019, are subject to the Standard 14-day Return Policy. 

https://www.apple.com/shop/help/returns

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Dec 28, 2019 8:57 PM in response to Retiredandloveit

The current shipping Apple Watch Series 3 and 5 require an iPhone 6s, SE, 7 or newer running iOS 13.


The iPhone 6 will Not run iOS 13


Apple Holiday Return Policy (Purchase between: 15-Nov-2019 thru 25-Dec-2019, Return by 8-Jan-2020)

All purchases made before November 15, 2019 and after December 25, 2019, are subject to the Standard 14-day Return Policy. 

https://www.apple.com/shop/help/returns

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