update iphone 7 to iOS 16

trying to find a way to pair my series 6 apple watch with my iphone 7. is there a way to do this?

Posted on Jan 5, 2023 3:25 PM

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Niel

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Jan 5, 2023 3:27 PM in response to tinafromworthington

An iPhone 7 isn't capable of 16 or above and can't be paired with a watch on 9.0 or newer.

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