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How do I connect it to my iPhone 12x max to my watch when it says I need updated software but it’s up to date


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Posted on Jun 1, 2021 7:27 PM

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Posted on Jun 1, 2021 9:14 PM

Which series is it and which watchOS version have you got? It is also possible to update the watch directly by itself, without the iPhone:

Update your Apple Watch - Apple Support


If you happen to have a backlevel watchOS V6, then you would need to find an older iPhone with iOS 12 and try the same pairing with that first.

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Jun 1, 2021 9:14 PM in response to Mojo1998

Which series is it and which watchOS version have you got? It is also possible to update the watch directly by itself, without the iPhone:

Update your Apple Watch - Apple Support


If you happen to have a backlevel watchOS V6, then you would need to find an older iPhone with iOS 12 and try the same pairing with that first.

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