Pairing existing Apple Watch 3 and new iPhone 13

I just went from an iPhone 7 to an iPhone 13. I can't seem to get my Apple Watch 3 to pair with my new phone. I have unpaired it from my old phone. But now what? It doesn't seem to want to pair with the new phone! Help!!! (Thanks in advance.)

iPhone 13, iOS 16

Posted on Jan 14, 2023 4:47 AM

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Jan 14, 2023 4:55 AM in response to Anne3P

There is only 8GB storage on the Series 3 and it can be a devil to pair.

Ensure the iPhone is updated beyond iOS 16.1, ie today it should be on iOS16.2

Try to pair the Watch as a new watch to avoid passing across too much data.

I will give you 50:50 probability with luck and a following wind to pair the Series 3, though it can be done.

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Pairing existing Apple Watch 3 and new iPhone 13

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