I have purchased an watch series 7 locally, but now unable to map it with my mobile phone, I'm using iPhone 7 plus (IOS 15.7.1) error message is reflecting on the time of mapping
"this apple watch requires a newer version of ios", please need your support what i do now.
If it’s running the current version of watchOS, it will require a device running ios 16. The iPhone 7 is not compatible with ios 16. You will need and iPhone 8 or newer.
If it’s running the current version of watchOS, it will require a device running ios 16. The iPhone 7 is not compatible with ios 16. You will need and iPhone 8 or newer.
Hi Zia_Ur_Rehman,
Thank you for participating in the Apple Support Communities. If you are receiving the error "this apple watch requires a newer version of ios," you will need to update your iPhone or if you are unable to, you can try to pair the watch with an apple device that is using the most recent software. Here are steps to help:
2. Update your iPhone to rule out the older software: Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
3. Try the steps here to see if they help: How to pair your Apple Watch with a new iPhone - Apple Support
4. If you need further support, reach out to Apple Support here: Contact - Official Apple Support
Have a great day.
This apple watch requires a newer version of ios
