How to pair Apple Watch Series 10 with iPhone 13?

So - my iPhone 13 won’t pair with my new Apple Watch series 10.


the message I get back is I need iOS version 26. I’ve updated my phone to iOS 18.6 which is the latest version.


help please


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Original Title: apple watch series 10 pairing with iphone 1

iPhone 13, iOS 18

Posted on Aug 2, 2025 8:17 AM

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Posted on Aug 2, 2025 8:20 AM

That watch has a beta version installed. Take it back to the store or wait until iOS 26 is out this fall(the spring in the Southern Hemisphere).


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