Unsupported Series 3 Watch keeps asking for software update (when there isn't one!)

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Unsupported Series 3 Watch keeps asking for software update (when there isn't one!)

Apple Pay suddenly stopped working on my Apple Watch Series 3 (now "obsolete"). I Googled the problem and someone said I should unpair and pair the watch to my iPhone. All went well....except I now cannot sync Apple Wallet because I receive a message saying that Watch has to be updated to the latest WatchOS before I can connect to the Cloud and sync my Wallet. The problem is that there are no further updates to be had!

I don't want to upgrade the watch (which works just fine). But I would like to use Wallet on the watch. Grateful for any suggestions. Thank you

iPhone 12, iOS 17

Posted on Sep 9, 2024 8:40 AM

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SP1980

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Sep 9, 2024 10:45 AM in response to ghmkk

Unfortunately, it would seem that you may have to upgrade the watch if you wish to continue to use the Wallet.

If there is no update showing, it would mean that the watch is not able to accept the latest update so can no longer be updated

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ghmkk Author

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Sep 9, 2024 1:22 PM in response to ghmkk

The upshot of all this is that I cannot log the watch into iCloud (which requires a later ver than 8.8.1 and which is not available to the 3 Series. This means that various app (like Voice Memo) will not sync with my phone. When trying to add Wallet to the watch I receive the message "Apple ID Required. To set up Apple Pay, sign in with your Apple ID." I'd love to do that, except I cannot!

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ghmkk Author

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Sep 9, 2024 11:59 AM in response to SP1980

Thank you. Yes, it does look like version 8.8.1 was the last update for the Series 3. This also, of course, means no more security upgrades. Still, the watch works just fine and the battery is good.

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Unsupported Series 3 Watch keeps asking for software update (when there isn't one!)

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