You can make a difference in the Apple Support Community!

When you sign up with your Apple Account, you can provide valuable feedback to other community members by upvoting helpful replies and User Tips.

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

Will Apple Watch SE (1st Gen) automatically Install WatchOS 9 after pairing with iPhone 7?

Apple Watch SE (1st Generation) is receiving the WatchOS 9 Update, but iPhone 7 does not support this update, so will the WatchOS 9 Update appear when we pair it with the phone after receiving the watch? If it appears, will it automatically install and things like pairing problems arise? (Translate)

Posted on Nov 23, 2022 5:30 AM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Nov 23, 2022 7:42 AM

no, watchOS9 can't be paired by a non ios 16 phone by any means, an iphone7 paired will make sure it will never update to watchos9 and if updated to watchos9 from another phone the watch will never connect to the iphone7

Similar questions

2 replies

Will Apple Watch SE (1st Gen) automatically Install WatchOS 9 after pairing with iPhone 7?

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.