I don’t have a compatible iPhone and cannot set up my watch without a iPhone

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Posted on Nov 18, 2022 9:30 AM

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Posted on Nov 18, 2022 9:33 AM

Then you can't use your Apple Watch 8. You MUST have a compatible iPhone. If you recently purchased the watch (within 14 days) return it for refund or upgrade your iPhone to a compatible iPhone model.

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Nov 18, 2022 9:33 AM in response to robertfromkzn

Then you can't use your Apple Watch 8. You MUST have a compatible iPhone. If you recently purchased the watch (within 14 days) return it for refund or upgrade your iPhone to a compatible iPhone model.

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