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I am unable to update my series 3 watch

My apple 3 series watch will not update

Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 7

Posted on Dec 23, 2021 12:14 PM

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Posted on Dec 23, 2021 1:10 PM

FWIW, a lot of people are having problems updating a series 3 watch due too insufficient memory. Try unpairing, erasing, and pairing your watch again and restoring from the backup just created in the unpairing process. This deletes all temp and corrupted files and re-indexes the file system. This should result in no loss of data and in some cases can free a lot of storage.

Unpair and erase your Apple Watch - Apple Support

Set up your Apple Watch - Apple Support


If possible, your best option may be to make an appointment at the Genius Bar in an Apple Store near your and let them update it for you:

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


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Dec 23, 2021 1:10 PM in response to debvallelunga

FWIW, a lot of people are having problems updating a series 3 watch due too insufficient memory. Try unpairing, erasing, and pairing your watch again and restoring from the backup just created in the unpairing process. This deletes all temp and corrupted files and re-indexes the file system. This should result in no loss of data and in some cases can free a lot of storage.

Unpair and erase your Apple Watch - Apple Support

Set up your Apple Watch - Apple Support


If possible, your best option may be to make an appointment at the Genius Bar in an Apple Store near your and let them update it for you:

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


I am unable to update my series 3 watch

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