Apple Watch series 5 not pairing to my iPhone 11 with ios 16

The watch was originally another family member’s, which then I unpaired from. Now I’m trying to pair it to my phone but it keeps saying it’s out of date.

iPhone 11, iOS 16

Posted on Aug 9, 2023 5:20 PM

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Posted on Aug 9, 2023 6:54 PM

Did you follow these instructions for removing the watch from the family member's Apple ID?


What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Apple Watch, or buy one from someone else - Apple Support


M1 Mac mini, macOS 13.5;  Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 9.6; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 16.6; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16.6; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 16.6; HomePods, audioOS 16.5 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Aug 9, 2023 6:54 PM in response to samiiahhhhhhh

Did you follow these instructions for removing the watch from the family member's Apple ID?


What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Apple Watch, or buy one from someone else - Apple Support


M1 Mac mini, macOS 13.5;  Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 9.6; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 16.6; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16.6; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 16.6; HomePods, audioOS 16.5 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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