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Watch Series 3 will not pair with my IPhone 5S OS 11.0.3. Can you help or do I need to just return the watch?

Apple Watch Series 3, iOS 11.0.3, Won't pair with Iphone 5S.

Posted on Oct 29, 2017 2:53 AM

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Posted on Oct 29, 2017 3:03 AM

Hi


Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) requires an iPhone 5s or newer with the latest version of iOS.


Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) requires an iPhone 6 or newer with the latest version of iOS.


If you have an Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS), then check that you are following all of the instructions here and contact Apple Support for assistance, if necessary, via the link in the article:


Set up your Apple Watch - Apple Support


More information:

Identify your Apple Watch - Apple Support

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Oct 29, 2017 3:03 AM in response to 862073

Hi


Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) requires an iPhone 5s or newer with the latest version of iOS.


Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) requires an iPhone 6 or newer with the latest version of iOS.


If you have an Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS), then check that you are following all of the instructions here and contact Apple Support for assistance, if necessary, via the link in the article:


Set up your Apple Watch - Apple Support


More information:

Identify your Apple Watch - Apple Support

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