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Apple watch says must update iphone

I have an iPhone 7 and an Apple Watch 4.I tried to update my watch and it said I first need to update my iPhone to update my watch. My iPhone is updated. How can I update my watch?

Apple Watch Series 4

Posted on Sep 30, 2022 4:20 AM

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Posted on Sep 30, 2022 4:26 AM

If you're trying to update to WatchOS9 then your phone must be running ios16 or higher which means an iphone 8 or higher.

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Sep 30, 2022 4:26 AM in response to slyoung50

If you're trying to update to WatchOS9 then your phone must be running ios16 or higher which means an iphone 8 or higher.

Apple watch says must update iphone

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