Apple Watch 9 compatibility issue with iPhone XR

I have just purchased an Apple Watch 9 and before doing so checked, it would be compatible with my iPhone XR the answer was yes so I went ahead and purchased the watch, however the message on my iPhone is telling me that it doesn’t support the watch?


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Original Title: Apple Watch compatibility

iPhone XR, iOS 18

Posted on Jan 29, 2026 9:56 AM

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Apple Watch 9 compatibility issue with iPhone XR

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