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How to update a new unpaired Apple watch

Just purchased my first Apple Watch 3, and while following pairing instructions I was told that my iphone6 needed to be updated, and I did so. Then while pairing, my phone displayed that “Update Your Apple Watch”

“to finish pairing your Apple Watch must be running the latest version of watchOS”.

So... how do I update my new watch without it being paired?

I would appreciate any help that I can get.

thanks in advance.

iPhone 6, iOS 12

Posted on Jul 1, 2020 1:41 PM

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Posted on Jul 1, 2020 4:39 PM

A new watch 3 requires a phone with ios13 or higher,your iphone 6 will only update to ios12.


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How to update a new unpaired Apple watch

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