apple watch will not pair until it's upgraded

jmpbryant Said:

"apple watch will not pair until it's upgraded: apple watch is new but needs and ios upgrade in order to pair to iphone"

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For reference...

Updating an iPhone:

What to Update:

Update Installed Apps along with the iOS.

Determining if an iOS Update will Install:

How to do so...

I. Verify Compatibility:

Identify your iPhone model. The first thing that comes to mind in incompatibility being the culprit. So, confirm the model of your iPhone. If iPhone model is incompatible with iOS 16 then it is because you iPhone does not meet the hardware requirements for this iOS version(s).

II. If Compatible...

1. Back Up First:

IMPORTANT: If you have an option to update, however, then be certain you backup your iPhone first. That way, you will have something to restore your iPhone from should anything go wrong with the update

then...

2. Proceed with the Update:

Use my User Tip:  Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tip

…and if you have an iPhone 7 or earlier, that’s not going to be compatible with iOS 16.

Here i how to: Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Update your iPhone to iOS 16.1, then pair your watch.