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Can I update my Apple Watch Series 5 without a new iPhone?

Hello everyone,

I have Apple Watch series 5. And am sad for a while that i can't update it because i have iPhone 7+ with IOS 15 in the latest update!! and the watch in WatchOS 8 the last one since>>!! 🤔 forever 😒..!!!!!??


So any one know a way to update it without a new iPhone if possible!!??


Thank for everyone who tried to help.



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Apple Watch Series 5, watchOS 8

Posted on Nov 12, 2024 10:11 AM

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Nov 12, 2024 10:27 AM in response to Yosuf-Y.A.H

Yosuf-Y.A.H wrote:

Hello everyone,

So any one know a way to update it without a new iPhone if possible!!??

You will need an iPhone that can support a newer iOS version to update your Apple Watch.


Do not attempt to update it from an iPhone you do not own, as that would then make it impossible for your iPhone 7 to pair with it after it's been updated.


You need a newer iPhone, does not have to be a brand new one, but an iPhone XS or newer will be required if you want to update to watchOS 10 which is the last version a Series 5 supports.

Can I update my Apple Watch Series 5 without a new iPhone?

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