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I got a new apple watch

but when i open the watch app on my iphone 11 the cam of the iphone won’t work to start scanning my watch to connect with the watch it gives me blach screen an the loading circle

i have the latest iOS version

iPhone 11, iOS 16

Posted on Mar 8, 2023 1:28 PM

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Posted on Mar 8, 2023 1:43 PM

See step 3 in:

Set up your Apple Watch - Apple Support

"If you can't use the camera, or the pairing animation doesn't appear or your iPhone can't read it, tap Pair Manually, then follow the prompts."


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