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Can I use the Apple Watch I just bought with this phone, it’s software updated to iOS 12.5.1

Can I use my Apple Watch I just bought with my iOS 12.5.1 I phone software update?

iPhone 6, iOS 12

Posted on Mar 8, 2021 2:44 PM

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An iphone 6 will only pair with a watch that has WatchOS5 or below.

If the watch has WatchOS6 then you need a phone that has ios13.

If the watch has WatchOS7 then you need a phone that has ios14.

Posted on Mar 8, 2021 4:06 PM

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Mar 8, 2021 4:06 PM in response to Birdman1972

An iphone 6 will only pair with a watch that has WatchOS5 or below.

If the watch has WatchOS6 then you need a phone that has ios13.

If the watch has WatchOS7 then you need a phone that has ios14.

Can I use the Apple Watch I just bought with this phone, it’s software updated to iOS 12.5.1

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