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Is it possible to update to watchOS 9 if my iPhone 7 does not support iOS 16?

Is it possible to update and use (most of) the features for watchOS 9, if my iPhone (7) does not support iOS 16?



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Apple Watch Series 7, watchOS 8

Posted on Jun 9, 2022 12:49 PM

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Posted on Jun 9, 2022 12:57 PM

No,minimum spec for ios16 is iphone8 and to get WatchOS9 your phone must have ios16.

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Is it possible to update to watchOS 9 if my iPhone 7 does not support iOS 16?

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