My iPhone 7 won’t pair to the Apple Watch

My iPhone 7 won’t pair to the Apple Watch

iPhone 7, iOS 15

Posted on Dec 1, 2023 10:33 PM

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Posted on Dec 2, 2023 7:33 AM

If the Apple Watch is using watchOS 9 it needs an iPhone 8 or newer running iOS 16.


If the Apple Watch is using watchOS 10 it needs an iPhone XS or newer running iOS 17.


If you just purchased the Apple Watch, you can return it for a full refund

Returns & Refunds - Shopping Help - Apple


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