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I have been trying to pair an apple watch to my phone and it says "Unable to check for update. Checking for a software failed because you are not connected to the internet.

While trying to pair an older iWatch to my new iPhone it says I have to update the software. I get this message


"Unable to check for update. Checking for a software failed because you are not connected to the internet"


I am connected to the internet. What do I do?

iPhone 13, iOS 15

Posted on Dec 28, 2021 11:35 AM

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Posted on Dec 28, 2021 11:42 AM

Which Apple Watch do you have?


This article may be helpful: If you see "Unable to install update" when trying to update Apple Watch Series 1 or Series 2 - Apple Support


-- Jay (they/them)

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I have been trying to pair an apple watch to my phone and it says "Unable to check for update. Checking for a software failed because you are not connected to the internet.

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