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1st gen iPhone SE + watch (self.apple_enthusiast)

submitted 1 year ago by TheGiantKorean to c/apple_enthusiast

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I bought a new Apple Watch for my wife. She has a 1st gen iPhone SE (she just loves it and doesn't want to upgrade). The watch won't work with her phone - obviously something I should have checked into before purchasing. Is there anything I can do? Like maybe swap the watch out for an earlier model?

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It’s not really about the watch model. It’s about the watchOS version. If you get a series 7 with watchOS 9, she won’t be able to use it. You need watchOS 8. Someone correct me if I’m wrong.

[–] drewx0r 1 points 1 year ago

Looks like you’re right. For the fine print to be right, Apple Watch Series 7 would have to ship with watchOS 8. Do you think they’re still shipping like that? What a weird dilemma.