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pair apple watch needs update BUT update don't get start

I tried to update and than pair my apple watch to my iPhone but I can't because the update don't get start and it don't show any error just it says (estimating time remaining)

iPhone 11 Pro, iOS 17

Posted on Oct 21, 2024 3:24 AM

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Oct 21, 2024 3:46 AM in response to iMahan

Did you already try these suggestions?


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Try these steps:


  1. Make sure that your Apple Watch is connecting properly to its charger
  2. Restart your Apple Watch.
  3. Restart your paired iPhone.
  4. Try again to update your Apple Watch.


If the update won't start:


  1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap General > Storage.
  3. Delete the update file.
  4. Try again to update your Apple Watch.


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copied from: Update your Apple Watch - Apple Support


Also check, that both devices can connect to the same Wi-Fi network and no VPN is enabled.

pair apple watch needs update BUT update don't get start

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