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Problem in pairing Apple watch series 3 with iphone 6 plus

My Iphone 6 is up to date (iOS version 12.4.5) and I keep getting the message to update my iphone when I try to pair the Apple Watch.


I saw that you need to update the apple watch software as well, but how can I do that since my watch is brand new and I have no access to update function without pairing it first?


Posted on Feb 17, 2020 3:50 PM

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Posted on Feb 17, 2020 5:10 PM

The current shipping Apple Watch Series 3 and 5 models require an iPhone 6s, SE, 7 or newer running iOS 13.  They will Not pair with the iPhone 6 or older.


Check with your retailer for their return policy. Apple has a 14-day return policy

https://www.apple.com/shop/help/returns_refund

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Feb 17, 2020 5:10 PM in response to PedroFOSilva

The current shipping Apple Watch Series 3 and 5 models require an iPhone 6s, SE, 7 or newer running iOS 13.  They will Not pair with the iPhone 6 or older.


Check with your retailer for their return policy. Apple has a 14-day return policy

https://www.apple.com/shop/help/returns_refund

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Feb 17, 2020 5:28 PM in response to BobHarris

That is disappointing since I bought this on store and the vendor told me the apple watch 3 would work on my phone with no problems. Now I have to go back to Toronto to return this piece of junk on next week.


thank you for the reply, tho. Apple policies are the worst in advertisement.

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Feb 17, 2020 5:37 PM in response to ChrisJ4203

So you are telling me to watch footnotes on a website instead of going into a rental store and asking the vendors? That is really dumb. I asked a direct and objective question if the watch would work with my 6 plus and got a positive response.


But I will make sure to never trust apple vendors again, or the company itself. I will just buy another smartwatch. The worst thing is to wait until next weekend to have time to go to that store again.

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Problem in pairing Apple watch series 3 with iphone 6 plus

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