iwatch will not updat

connected to iPhone 12 Pro with 14.8.1. running iwatch 5 software 7.6.2

when I try to find an update for the watch I get a msg saying you phone must be updated first..

Apple Watch Series 5, watchOS 7

Posted on Nov 9, 2021 10:24 AM

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javaliga

Level 10

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Nov 9, 2021 10:40 AM in response to owltown

If you want to update your Apple Watch to watchOS 8.X, you need iOS 15.X on your iPhone.

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