Hlw how to update iWatch series 1 42mm (2nd gen) to ios 6.28 Currently it is running on watch OS 3 with iphone 5c but when I check for updates it shows uptodate So how can it be updated so that I can use it with my iphone 11 running iOS 15.5

Hlw how to update iWatch series 1 42mm (2nd gen) to ios 6.28 


Currently it is running on watch OS 3 with iphone 5c but when I check for updates it shows uptodate 


So how can it be updated so that I can use it with my iphone 11 running iOS 15.5

iPhone 5c, iOS 10

Posted on Oct 27, 2022 9:17 AM

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Posted on Oct 29, 2022 2:21 PM

Hi there rajshreen,


The only way to potentially use this Apple Watch with your iPhone 11 would be to unpair it from the iPhone 5c and pair it to the iPhone 11. The iPhone 11 running iOS 15 should be able to update the Apple Watch to a newer version of watchOS.


To unpair the Apple Watch and pair it to the iPhone 11, follow these steps from Unpair and erase your Apple Watch:

How to unpair your Apple Watch from your iPhone
1. Keep your Apple Watch and iPhone close together as you unpair them.
2. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
3. Go to the My Watch tab and tap All Watches.
4. Tap the info button  next to the watch that you want to unpair. 
5. Tap Unpair Apple Watch.
6. For GPS + Cellular models, choose to keep or remove your cellular plan. 
• If you want to pair your Apple Watch and iPhone again, keep your plan. 
• If you don't want to pair your Apple Watch and iPhone again, remove your plan. If you aren't going to pair with a different watch or iPhone, you might need to contact your carrier to cancel your cellular subscription. 
7. Tap again to confirm. You might need to enter your Apple ID password to disable Activation Lock
Before erasing all content and settings on your Apple Watch, your iPhone creates a new backup of your Apple Watch. You can use the backup to restore a new Apple Watch. After your Apple Watch unpairs, you'll see the Start Pairing message.
8. Set up your Apple Watch again.


Cheers!

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Oct 29, 2022 2:21 PM in response to rajshreen

Hi there rajshreen,


The only way to potentially use this Apple Watch with your iPhone 11 would be to unpair it from the iPhone 5c and pair it to the iPhone 11. The iPhone 11 running iOS 15 should be able to update the Apple Watch to a newer version of watchOS.


To unpair the Apple Watch and pair it to the iPhone 11, follow these steps from Unpair and erase your Apple Watch:

How to unpair your Apple Watch from your iPhone
1. Keep your Apple Watch and iPhone close together as you unpair them.
2. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
3. Go to the My Watch tab and tap All Watches.
4. Tap the info button  next to the watch that you want to unpair. 
5. Tap Unpair Apple Watch.
6. For GPS + Cellular models, choose to keep or remove your cellular plan. 
• If you want to pair your Apple Watch and iPhone again, keep your plan. 
• If you don't want to pair your Apple Watch and iPhone again, remove your plan. If you aren't going to pair with a different watch or iPhone, you might need to contact your carrier to cancel your cellular subscription. 
7. Tap again to confirm. You might need to enter your Apple ID password to disable Activation Lock
Before erasing all content and settings on your Apple Watch, your iPhone creates a new backup of your Apple Watch. You can use the backup to restore a new Apple Watch. After your Apple Watch unpairs, you'll see the Start Pairing message.
8. Set up your Apple Watch again.


Cheers!

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