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Update watch to iOS 9

I have a Series 4 watch and an iPhone 6s. I am trying to update my watch to iOS 9 and get the message that I need to update my phone OS first. I am currently up-to-date on the phone OS (15.7) so I don't understand what steps I should take next to get iOS 9. I unpaired and then re-paired the watch hoping that would clear things up but am still stuck. Suggestions please!

iPhone 6s, iOS 15

Posted on Oct 5, 2022 12:52 PM

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You can’t update your watch to WatchOS 9 unless your phone is running iOS 16.

You need a new phone.

Posted on Oct 5, 2022 12:57 PM

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Update watch to iOS 9

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