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iPhone SE 1st generation and Apple Watch SE 3

Can I use iPhone SE 1st generation to activate standalone (separate line) Apple Watch SE 3?

iPhone SE, iOS 18

Posted on Feb 27, 2026 8:59 AM

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Feb 27, 2026 9:05 AM in response to eliv208

No. You will need a phone running iOS 26. And yes, an iPhone SE 3rd gen will work.

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Feb 27, 2026 9:04 AM in response to eliv208

P.s. If not - Will iPhone SE 3rd generation work?

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