Watch pairing mode. Can not get out of this mode

got New phone. Do not have old phone. Tried to pair watch to new phone. In pairing mode it said I need to update watch software. Problem is I can not get out of pairing mode on the watch.

Apple Watch SE, watchOS 9

Posted on Sep 5, 2023 07:03 PM

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Posted on Sep 5, 2023 07:13 PM

See the 'Reset Apple Watch if the pairing process stalls' section (and others) in:

If you can't pair an Apple Watch with your iPhone - Apple Support

and/or:

How to pair your Apple Watch with a new iPhone - Apple Support


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Watch pairing mode. Can not get out of this mode

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