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Can I pair my Apple watch 8 to my Iphone that is only a 7

How can I pair my apple watch 8 to my Iphone 7

iPhone 7

Posted on Nov 19, 2022 9:14 AM

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Posted on Nov 19, 2022 9:20 AM

You can't. Apple Watch Series 8 comes with WatchOS 9. Any Apple Watch which is running WathcOS 9, requires an iPhone which can be updated to iOS 16 at a minimum. This means an Apple Watch Series 8 will not pair with such an old iPhone, such as iPhone 7. Either return the watch for refund or consider it's time to invest in a newer, more modern iPhone.

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Nov 19, 2022 9:20 AM in response to johniflylo

You can't. Apple Watch Series 8 comes with WatchOS 9. Any Apple Watch which is running WathcOS 9, requires an iPhone which can be updated to iOS 16 at a minimum. This means an Apple Watch Series 8 will not pair with such an old iPhone, such as iPhone 7. Either return the watch for refund or consider it's time to invest in a newer, more modern iPhone.

Can I pair my Apple watch 8 to my Iphone that is only a 7

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