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My Apple Watch Series 3 won't update past 4.3.2 while my iPhone X is up to date, the Watch says it's up-to-date.

I recently bought an Apple Watch Series 3, it's pretty good only it won't update however my sister's Series 3 does update to WatchOS 8 while mine is stuck at 4.3.2, when I go to General > Software update It says it's up-to-date. Is there something wrong with my watch?

Apple Watch, watchOS 4

Posted on Jan 6, 2022 6:15 AM

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Posted on Jan 6, 2022 6:41 AM

That model A1554 is an Apple Watch 1st Generation 42mm which will only update to WatchOS4 maximum,whoever sold you this watch has been less than honest.

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Jan 6, 2022 6:41 AM in response to rvzlk

That model A1554 is an Apple Watch 1st Generation 42mm which will only update to WatchOS4 maximum,whoever sold you this watch has been less than honest.

Jan 6, 2022 6:22 AM in response to rvzlk

To get WatchOS8 your phone needs to be running ios15 or higher.

Check the model number of your watch in the watch app on the phone.

My Apple Watch Series 3 won't update past 4.3.2 while my iPhone X is up to date, the Watch says it's up-to-date.

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