Why can't my Apple Watch 3 update and connect with family groups?

Why can’t my Apple Watch 3 be thinner update and connect with family groups. I have no idea 🤷‍♂️


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Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 8

Posted on Feb 6, 2025 11:49 PM

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Posted on Feb 7, 2025 4:24 PM

I'm not sure what you're asking, but trying to decode:


A Series 3 Apple Watch cannot run any version of watchOS newer than watchOS 8.8.1.


It can't be thinner because that's how it was made.


Apple Watch for Kids, previously known as Family Sharing, requires a Series 4 Watch or later.


Set up Apple Watch for a family member - Apple Support


Regards.


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Feb 7, 2025 4:24 PM in response to CodenameiPhone

I'm not sure what you're asking, but trying to decode:


A Series 3 Apple Watch cannot run any version of watchOS newer than watchOS 8.8.1.


It can't be thinner because that's how it was made.


Apple Watch for Kids, previously known as Family Sharing, requires a Series 4 Watch or later.


Set up Apple Watch for a family member - Apple Support


Regards.


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