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I have an iPhone 6 (s/w rev 12.5 - which I believe is the latest the iPhone will load) and an Apple Watch 2 (s/w 6.2.9).
When I try and pair the two, the iPhone indicates it requires a software update - but it won't load anything higher than rev 12.5
I'm not in the position to upgrade the phone nor the watch - please advise how I could revert back to an earlier Watch s/w version that is compatible?
Kind regards
Tom Phillips
Apple Watch Series 2, watchOS 6
Posted on Jan 8, 2021 12:44 AM
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Posted on Jan 29, 2021 2:54 AM
Sadly Apple Watches automatically update to the latest revision and while the iPhone6 has stagnated on software revision 12.5.x the older Apple Watch 2 has continued upgrading to revision 7 now.
I have been informed that there is NO way to revert back to an earlier revision on the Apple Watch, which means I'm stuck with two functional Apple products that won't pair :-(
Saw Apple made $110billion in the 4th quarter last year. Good on you Apple - forcing people to upgrade to keep up. Sadly I'm not in a position to upgrade!!!
Regards
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User profile for user: Mkushi
Mkushi Author
User level: Level1 17 points
Jan 29, 2021 2:54 AM in response to SravanKrA
Sadly Apple Watches automatically update to the latest revision and while the iPhone6 has stagnated on software revision 12.5.x the older Apple Watch 2 has continued upgrading to revision 7 now.
I have been informed that there is NO way to revert back to an earlier revision on the Apple Watch, which means I'm stuck with two functional Apple products that won't pair :-(
Saw Apple made $110billion in the 4th quarter last year. Good on you Apple - forcing people to upgrade to keep up. Sadly I'm not in a position to upgrade!!!
Regards
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SravanKrA
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Jan 8, 2021 12:54 AM in response to Mkushi
To use your AppleWatch Series 1 or later with watchOS5, you need to pair it with an iPhone5s or later with iOS12 or later—Apple Watch models with cellularrequire an iPhone6 or later. Setup assistants on your iPhone and AppleWatch work together to help you pair and set up your AppleWatch.
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Mkushi Author
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Jan 10, 2021 1:07 AM in response to SravanKrA
Thank you, but this does not address my problem as detailed.
My issue is with pairing an Apple Watch Series 2 with and iPhone 6.
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SravanKrA
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Jan 10, 2021 1:23 AM in response to Mkushi
What is the watch OS and iOS on the respective device. .
You should have watchOS 5 and iOS 12, then there wouldn't be any problem in pairing your devices.
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Mkushi Author
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Jan 10, 2021 3:19 AM in response to SravanKrA
Watch OS 6.2.9 and iPhone 12.5 - as per the original post.
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