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To update the software on your Apple Watch, you first need to update the software on your iPhone

Hi all,


I have got an issue where I have updated my iPhone XS Max to the latest point release of IOS 15 (15.7) and when I come to update my Apple Watch 4 in the Watch app on the phone, it keeps saying “To update the software on your Apple Watch, you first need to update the software on your iPhone” In order to update my Apple Watch 4, do you I need to update to the latest IOS 16 update? I am missing the latest point release update for Watch OS 8.7.1. Your help would be much appreciated.


Kind regards,


RocknRollTim

Apple Watch Series 4

Posted on Sep 17, 2022 2:42 AM

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To update the software on your Apple Watch, you first need to update the software on your iPhone

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