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Trying to activate Apple watch 7 on IPhone XR with IOS 14.8.1. I get a message phone out of date

Trying to activate Apple watch 7 on IPhone XR with IOS 14.8.1. I get a message phone out of date. Installed update no change.


Posted on Oct 28, 2021 3:41 AM

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Posted on Oct 29, 2021 5:54 AM

For the Apple Watch series 7 you need an iPhone running IOS 15 or newer.


You need to update your iPhone to the newest IOS

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Trying to activate Apple watch 7 on IPhone XR with IOS 14.8.1. I get a message phone out of date

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