Apple Watch Series 6 won’t pair with iPhone X, what iOS version is required?

Why can’t I link my new (2nd hand,wiped) Apple Watch 6 with my iPhone 10? It’s saying it needs to have iOS 18 which my iPhone X won’t go higher than iOS 16.7.1, version! And I read it can work with iPhone 6? Please, help. Thanks,

Ian

iPhone X

Posted on Dec 4, 2024 11:55 PM

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Posted on Dec 5, 2024 12:23 AM

watchOS 11 requires ios 18

watchOS 10 requires ios 17

watchOS 9 requires ios 16


there is no way around it and you can't downgrade the watchOS on the watch


so if you wish to use the watch you need to get a newer iphone, or get rid of the watch and buy a secondhand watch which is still running watchOS9

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