Apple pairing failure

If I can’t update the software on my iPhone 6 Plus beyond iOS 12.5.1, does that mean I can no longer pair my Apple Watch with it and therefore not be able to use my watch?

Posted on Feb 8, 2021 2:29 PM

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Posted on Feb 8, 2021 3:27 PM

The iPhone 6 Plus, released by Apple in 2014, cannot be updated beyond iOS 12.5.1.

WatchOS 7 requires iOS 14 or later.

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Feb 8, 2021 3:27 PM in response to dotti128

The iPhone 6 Plus, released by Apple in 2014, cannot be updated beyond iOS 12.5.1.

WatchOS 7 requires iOS 14 or later.

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