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pairing iPhone 6 with Apple Watch series 5

When I try to pair the phone with the watch I get a prompt that says my iPhone needs updating. When I tell it to update, the phone says that it's up-to-date. My iPhone 6 is running iOS 12.4.6. Anybody got any good ideas?


Thanks,

iPhone 6, iOS 12

Posted on Apr 16, 2020 2:19 PM

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Posted on Apr 16, 2020 2:33 PM

The current shipping Apple Watch Series 3 and 5 models require an iPhone 6s, SE, 7 or newer running iOS 13.  They will Not pair with the iPhone 6 or older.


If this is the case, return the Apple Watch. Check with your retailer for their return policy. Apple has a 14-day return policy

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

https://www.apple.com/shop/browse/store/temporary_closures

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Apr 16, 2020 2:33 PM in response to JimDewar

The current shipping Apple Watch Series 3 and 5 models require an iPhone 6s, SE, 7 or newer running iOS 13.  They will Not pair with the iPhone 6 or older.


If this is the case, return the Apple Watch. Check with your retailer for their return policy. Apple has a 14-day return policy

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

https://www.apple.com/shop/browse/store/temporary_closures

pairing iPhone 6 with Apple Watch series 5

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