When I try to connect Apple Watch with my I phone XR it show this Apple Watch required newer version of iOS . How can I solve this?

How I connect Apple Watch 7 with I phone Xr? When I try to connect Apple Watch with my I phone XR it show this Apple Watch required newer version of iOS . How can I solve this?

iPhone XR, iOS 16

Posted on Oct 2, 2023 8:48 AM

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Posted on Oct 2, 2023 8:54 AM

A typical new watch setup will use WatchOS 10 which must pair with iOS 17. The notes at the bottom of your post suggest you are using iOS 16.x, but your iPhone XR will support iOS 17.


Updater your iPhone and try again. Settings / General / Software Update.

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May 28, 2024 4:09 PM in response to _xr_

_xr_ wrote:
Which Apple Watch is compatible with my iPhone XR version 17.4.1 ?


The latest iOS version is 17.5.1

This version will run on iPhone XS, XR, SE 2nd & 3rd gen, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 or newer iPhones.


watchOS 10.5 is the most recent Apple Watch watchOS version.

This version will run on Apple Watch Series 4, 5, SE, 6, 7, 8, 9, Ultra I and II or newer Apple Watches.


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