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eboni104 Author

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Update my apple watch without pairing it

bought an older version apple watch and it needs to be updated to the lastest os version. It won't pair because it needs to be updated. How can I update it without pairing it?

Posted on Aug 17, 2020 10:39 PM

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JRU2

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Posted on Aug 18, 2020 2:12 PM

Hey there eboni104,

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities. It sounds like you need to update your Apple Watch to pair with your iPhone. We love our Apple Watch, and love the new features that get added with each update. Let's see how we can help get your Apple Watch fully up-to-date!

First, let's have you check out this great guide on what's needed when you want to update your Apple Watch: Update your Apple Watch

If you continue to have issues with your Apple Watch, reach out to our Support Team here: Get Support

Have a great rest of your day!

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