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Can’t pair watch with iPhone because the watch needs an update first

I got a new iPhone and I can’t pair the Apple Watch with it because it needs updated

Apple Watch SE, watchOS 7

Posted on Jul 16, 2022 10:15 AM

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Posted on Jul 16, 2022 5:31 PM

Bdut14 wrote:

I got a new iPhone and I can’t pair the Apple Watch with it because it needs updated



See—Update directly on your Apple Watch

Update your Apple Watch


Update your iDevice - current stable release, including bug fixes iOS 15.5

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


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Jul 16, 2022 5:31 PM in response to Bdut14

Bdut14 wrote:

I got a new iPhone and I can’t pair the Apple Watch with it because it needs updated



See—Update directly on your Apple Watch

Update your Apple Watch


Update your iDevice - current stable release, including bug fixes iOS 15.5

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


Can’t pair watch with iPhone because the watch needs an update first

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