My iPhone SE running IOS 15.7.6 should be enough to pair with an Apple watch 6 but the watch says it won't?

My iPhone SE runs 15.7.6 which Apple said is enough to work with an Apple Watch 6 but the watch says it needs IOS16?


iPhone SE, iOS 15

Posted on Jun 19, 2023 9:51 PM

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Posted on Jun 19, 2023 10:36 PM

If the Apple Watch has watchOS 9 installed, your iPhone needs to have iOS 16 installed as well.

If you don't have an iPhone, that can upgrade to iOS 16, you will have to contact the official Apple Support and ask them to downgrade your watchOS to a compatible version.

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Jun 19, 2023 10:36 PM in response to Rab Anderson

If the Apple Watch has watchOS 9 installed, your iPhone needs to have iOS 16 installed as well.

If you don't have an iPhone, that can upgrade to iOS 16, you will have to contact the official Apple Support and ask them to downgrade your watchOS to a compatible version.

Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support

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My iPhone SE running IOS 15.7.6 should be enough to pair with an Apple watch 6 but the watch says it won't?

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