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I cannot pair my iPhone 7 with my iwatch. I cannot do it manually. How can i pair my iwatch with my old iPhone 7?

How can I pair my iwatch with my iPhone 7?


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Posted on May 2, 2023 7:45 AM

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Posted on May 2, 2023 7:55 AM

Watches running WatchOS 9 require a phone running ios 16. That means an iPhone 8 or newer. They are not compatible with your iPhone 7.

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I cannot pair my iPhone 7 with my iwatch. I cannot do it manually. How can i pair my iwatch with my old iPhone 7?

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