Can not pair Apple Watch Series 3 on IOS 16

Hi all, My iphone XR is running IOS 16, I paired my watch(Series 3) but it can't upgrade to watchos 8.7.1 At preparing update step is very slow( > 1 hours) it not continue.

Now, my apple watch has restored factory setting, I can not pair and use it :(

How do i fix please!

Posted on Sep 16, 2022 9:41 AM

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4 replies

Sep 16, 2022 9:48 AM in response to nguyenhiep2906

Sep 16, 2022 9:52 AM in response to Community User

Thanks you!

Can you tell me how to fix it now that I can't update watchos lower on ios 16. Can't I use my watch now

Sep 16, 2022 10:04 AM in response to nguyenhiep2906

The best you could do is visit an apple store and see if they can help you.

Sep 24, 2022 5:57 PM in response to Community User

I visited apple store but they can't help me, They tried again but it not ok :(

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