My series 1 Apple Watch won’t update and pair to my iPhone 12 it’s trying to update to watch OS 8.8.1 but I don’t think my series 1 watch can update to there and I don’t know how to get it to pair
Apple Watch Series 1, watchOS 6
The Series 1 cannot go beyond OS6.3
Series 1 to 3 Watches are difficult to pair because of relatively low storage but…
Ensure the iphone is on iOS16.5.1 or later.
Erase the Watch completely. Put your watch on its charger and keep it there until you complete these steps. (select the watch OS version) Erase Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK)
When pairing do not try to restore the backup, pair as a New Watch Set up your Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK)
The Series 1 cannot go beyond OS6.3
Series 1 to 3 Watches are difficult to pair because of relatively low storage but…
Ensure the iphone is on iOS16.5.1 or later.
Erase the Watch completely. Put your watch on its charger and keep it there until you complete these steps. (select the watch OS version) Erase Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK)
When pairing do not try to restore the backup, pair as a New Watch Set up your Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK)
Series 1 Apple Watch trying to update to new watch OS
