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Apple Watch 7 and iPhone 6s iOS 15.7.2 not pairing

Hello, I have an Apple Watch 7 and an iPhone 6s iOS 15.7.2


When I try to pair I get an error message.


I have tried automatic and get an error "iPhone Out of Date. This apple watch requires a newer version of iOS".


When I try manually. I enter the 6 digit code, it spins for a bit then says unable (there is an error message that pops up too quickly to read).


Help!


All apple literature says these are compatible.


:(

Apple Watch Series 7

Posted on Jan 20, 2023 5:28 AM

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Posted on Jan 20, 2023 5:30 AM

Watches running watchOS 9 require an iphone running ios 16. That means an iPhone 8 or newer.

It will not work with your iPhone 6s.

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Apple Watch 7 and iPhone 6s iOS 15.7.2 not pairing

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