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My watch will not pair

My watch will not pair with my phone because it says it needs to update, but it will not update because it needs to pair. It’s a catch 22. Please help

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Posted on May 26, 2021 7:29 PM

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Posted on May 26, 2021 7:49 PM

WarriorPhoenix Said:

"My watch will not pair with my phone because it says it needs to update, but it will not update because it needs to pair. It’s a catch 22. Please help"

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Try A Different Device:

Have another device(other thank your phone) that you can sync this Apple Watch with? If so, try using that device to update it.

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May 26, 2021 7:49 PM in response to WarriorPhoenix

WarriorPhoenix Said:

"My watch will not pair with my phone because it says it needs to update, but it will not update because it needs to pair. It’s a catch 22. Please help"

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Try A Different Device:

Have another device(other thank your phone) that you can sync this Apple Watch with? If so, try using that device to update it.

My watch will not pair

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