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Apple Watch series 2 pair with my iPhone but doesn’t download the latest update after factory reset

My friend gave me his old Apple Watch series 2 , I’ve deleted everything and made a factory reset, the Apple Watch series 2 pair with my iPhones XS and tells me that their is a new update for the watch , but it doesn’t download or install the update , I’m stuck on putting my passcode and asking me to leave the Apple Watch on the charger but I’ve let it for a very long time and nothing changes , how can I install the new update after a factory reset

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Posted on Oct 17, 2021 12:16 PM

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Posted on Oct 17, 2021 12:36 PM

A series 2 watch will only update to WatchOS6.3 and will not pair to an iPhone with iOS 15.X. Also, see fireyjack's reply to:

How to pair a series 2 Apple Watch with a… - Apple Community


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Apple Watch series 2 pair with my iPhone but doesn’t download the latest update after factory reset

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