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Apple Watch Ultra 2 does not pair with iPhone13 with iOS 17.6.1

Just got new Apple Watch Ultra 2 and it will not pair with my iPhone 13 currently running iOS 17.6.1

iPhone 13, iOS 17

Posted on Sep 20, 2024 1:05 PM

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Posted on Sep 20, 2024 5:13 PM

That is to be expected. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 probably uses watchOS 11 which requires an iPhone using iOS 18. Upgrade your iPhone to iOS 18 before pairing your watch.

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Apple Watch Ultra 2 does not pair with iPhone13 with iOS 17.6.1

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