Setup order for updated Apple Watch and iPhone

should I setup my updated apple watch before I setup my updated iphone?

Apple Watch Ultra, watchOS 26

Posted on Jan 15, 2026 9:44 AM

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Posted on Jan 15, 2026 10:34 AM

The Watch is an iPhone accessory. The iPhone should be up-to-date and completely setup before doing something with the Watch.

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Jan 16, 2026 8:25 AM in response to ic0066eight

ic0066eight wrote:

Moderator, Please close this discussion, I have what I need, Thank You

Threads with no responses are closed automatically after about thirty days.


that seems lame, to leave a question open and potentially hundreds of wel meaning users provide their answers to an issue that is already resolved.

Sometimes people come a long with additional questions. Threads are a resource for everyone, not just for the original poster.

Jan 21, 2026 6:48 AM in response to Dah•veed

Dah•veed wrote:

He has a brand new account with no prior interaction in the Apple Support Communities. He likely doesn't realize that his negative behavior in this thread will likely cause others to ignore any futuer questions that he has!

I'm willing to give people another chance if they seem willing to learn. Much as I hated the neologism "Netiquette," I do miss the days when it meant something.

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