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Is there a way to use Series 1 Apple Watch for Basic Functions?

I just got back from the Genius Bar and was dismayed to find out that my series 1 Apple Watch is now basically an expensive paper weight.


No offense to Apple, but if you're going to sell your customers expensive jewelry, you shouldn't make them obsolete.


I understand that the Series 1 Watch may not have the capacity or features to operate with the latest IOS, but you should, at a minimum, still allow us to use the Series 1 Watches for the must basic functions (like TELLING THE TIME!).


Does anyone have a work around that I could at least use my Series 1 Watch on the most basic level?


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Apple Watch (1st generation)

Posted on Dec 29, 2023 2:49 PM

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Posted on Dec 29, 2023 5:38 PM

No, the incompatibility excuse doesn’t hold water with regard to basic functions in a device. Artificially created obsolescence is a form of corporate fraud.

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Is there a way to use Series 1 Apple Watch for Basic Functions?

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