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Can’t update Apple Watch

I have an iPhone 8 ( 16.7.1) and series 8 watch ( 9.6.3). The phone has the latest update. However when I go to update the watch it says I need to update my iPhone first. I have powered off and restarted both devices several times. Both on the same wifi. Bluetooth on. Both fully charged on chargers. I have unpaired and paired the watch. Still will not update. Any solutions out there?


perhaps my phone is to old???

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 16

Posted on Oct 13, 2023 8:26 PM

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Posted on Oct 13, 2023 8:31 PM

An iPhone 8 is too old for that. It's not possible to update a watch to 10 from an unit incapable of 17; if you update it from a compatible one or independently, you won't be able to pair it with that iPhone afterwards.


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Can’t update Apple Watch

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