Apple Watch Ultra 2 setup stuck on installation phase

I’m trying to set up my Ultra Watch 2. It downloaded the software to the watch, but now I’m stuck in the installation phase. It has me putting the phone and watch next to other but it’s been in this “do loop” for 45 minutes now. My phone says “Connecting your Apple Watch. This may take a moment” and the watch is just showing a flashing image of the phone and watch. Any ideas?



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Original Title: Ultra Watch 2 Slow To Set Up

Apple Watch Ultra 2

Posted on Jun 14, 2025 03:31 PM

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Jun 15, 2025 01:57 AM in response to thurman131

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

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