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Apple watch functionality without iphone

Just got an apple watch for Christmas. Don’t own an iPhone. Help!

iPad Air 2, iPadOS 15

Posted on Dec 31, 2023 5:21 AM

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Carol B.

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Posted on Dec 31, 2023 5:29 AM

Sorry but in order for an Apple Watch to function, it must be paired to an iPhone. It is not a stand alone device. Your choices at this point are to 1. Purchase an iPhone that will be compatible with your watch, or 2. Return the watch to whomever gave it to you.

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