Need iOS v9 on Apple Watch a1858 only have 8.8

an app requires iOS v9 and I have v8.8 how can I update and can I update

Posted on Jun 3, 2024 4:27 PM

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Posted on Jun 3, 2024 7:04 PM

I believe an Apple Watch a1858 is a series 3 watch:

Identify your Apple Watch - Apple Support


I don't believe you can update beyond watchOS 8.8 (but you can try). FWIW a lot of people have had trouble updating a series 3 watch. With the limited memory in a series 3 watch, your best option may be to make an appointment at the Genius Bar in an Apple Store near you and let them look at it:

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Series 3 Apple Watch Setup Fails At Updat… - Apple Community

Apple Watch 3 is stuck on preparing updat… - Apple Community


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Jun 3, 2024 7:04 PM in response to Trishr29

I believe an Apple Watch a1858 is a series 3 watch:

Identify your Apple Watch - Apple Support


I don't believe you can update beyond watchOS 8.8 (but you can try). FWIW a lot of people have had trouble updating a series 3 watch. With the limited memory in a series 3 watch, your best option may be to make an appointment at the Genius Bar in an Apple Store near you and let them look at it:

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


See the replies to:

Series 3 Apple Watch Setup Fails At Updat… - Apple Community

Apple Watch 3 is stuck on preparing updat… - Apple Community


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