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Why is my Apple Watch not updating

Every time I try to update my Apple Watch it does not work. I have tried 3 times and it goes back to the beginning of me trying to do the update

Apple Watch Series 4

Posted on Aug 30, 2023 9:05 PM

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Posted on Aug 31, 2023 12:52 AM

Try and update from the watch itself instead instead of via the iPhone app


If your Apple Watch has watchOS 6 or later, you can install updates without your iPhone:

  1. Make sure that your watch is connected to Wi-Fi.
  2. On your watch, open the Settings app.
  3. Tap General > Software Update.
  4. Tap Install if a software update is available, then follow the onscreen instructions.


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Aug 31, 2023 12:52 AM in response to Bdtaylor13

Try and update from the watch itself instead instead of via the iPhone app


If your Apple Watch has watchOS 6 or later, you can install updates without your iPhone:

  1. Make sure that your watch is connected to Wi-Fi.
  2. On your watch, open the Settings app.
  3. Tap General > Software Update.
  4. Tap Install if a software update is available, then follow the onscreen instructions.


Why is my Apple Watch not updating

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