Hi I’ve just got a new series 8 watch and whilst I’m trying to pair it to my phone it comes up with and error. Unable to proceed due to watch needs an update. How do I update it when it’s the first initial setup? I can’t update it through my phone and I can’t get past the pairing screen. At the moment I’ve got a watch that I can’t go anything with and getting very stressed with it!
What model iPhone and what iOS version is on it? Apple Watch Ultra, Apple Watch Series 8, and Apple Watch SE require an iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16 or later. See:
Apple Watch Series 8 - Technical Specifications
Your best option may be to make an appointment at the Genius Bar in an Apple Store near you and let them look at it. If that is not possible, use the online Apple Support option. Either way:
Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple
Yeh my phone is an IPhone 13 on IOS 16.3 and still nothing
Apple Watch Series 8 unable to update
