Unable to Pair/Connect "Apple Watch Series 3" with iPhone 13 Pro

bluespider on 11/01/2023 - 17:28

I have a Apple Watch Series 3 (A1858) which was paired (and working well) with my other iPhone8 (2yrs before).
Touchscreen of watch was cracked so it was not in use since last 2yrs.
The screen has been replaced/fixed couple of days before and watch itself was working fine.
Now that I have new phone, iPhone 13 Pro, I thought to "Erased All" data and pair it with new phone.
But after erase all, its not getting paired with 13 Pro.
Both devices are 100% charged.
Iphone has no new pending updates.

Please see the attached screenshots and help me to resolve this.
Much appreciate.
Thank you.

Screenshot : https://imgur.com/a/4ZXGo2B

General Discussion Apple Mobile Phone Smartwatch

Comments

  • jv on 11/01/2023 - 17:39

    Looks like your Apple Watch needs an update.

    • WoodYouLikeSomeCash on 11/01/2023 - 18:05

      It’s not gonna update if it can’t connect to a phone.

      • bluespider on 11/01/2023 - 18:40

        yep, I cannot find a way for updating it without pairing first.

      • jv on 11/01/2023 - 19:24

        It’s not gonna update if it can’t connect to a phone.

        and it can't connect to the phone unless it is updated…

        Catch 22

  • 87percent on 11/01/2023 - 19:17

    Was the screen replaced by Apple?

  • jv on 11/01/2023 - 19:25

    Why don't you take it to an Apple Store?

  • bluespider on 11/01/2023 - 23:06
    +2

    Received following update from Apple Service Ctr:

    Inward Details:

    Service Type: Out Of Warranty (No Coverage)
    Repair Type: Software
    Stand By Device No
    Accessories Received: Apple watch only

    Required Upgrades: Checked Apple watch - unable to update apple watch (Watch is not getting paired)
    Received for diagnosis Try to pair apple watch , unable to update apple watch Because WatchOS (8.4.1) and later OS is not supportable by series 3

  • jamesvdm on 12/01/2023 - 23:17

    I had this error on mine a few times. It’s not uncommon. I can’t remember the exact fix unfortunately, because I tried so many things. But it was along the lines of disabling cellular on the phone, then restarting the setup. Or it might have been disabling 5Ghz radio on my router. If you search for the error on Google you will find an Apple developer forum thread with 100 other potential fixes. Even changing the watch locale during setup was a potential fix iirc.

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