Asking for an update when I try to pair Apple Watch to my iPhone

I’m trying to pair an Apple Watch to my phone and during pairing process the system ask for an update which is taking about 14 hours. Is this normal?


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Original Title: Why Watch update takes 14hrs on WiFi & 5G


Apple Watch Series 4

Posted on Sep 6, 2025 08:55 AM

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Asking for an update when I try to pair Apple Watch to my iPhone

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