Apps won’t install on Apple Watch series 8

I already unpaired and re paired the watch and when I click the install button it spins for a few seconds and doesn’t install. Any help? Also yes they are connected to the same wifi and bluetooth

Apple Watch Series 8, watchOS 9

Posted on May 13, 2023 09:12 PM

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Dah•veed

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66,343 points

May 13, 2023 10:22 PM in response to Zachlewi

Are both devices updated to the most recent software?

watchOS 9.4

iOS 16.4.1

M1 Mac mini, macOS 13.3.1;  Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 9.4; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 16.4.1; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16.4.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 16.4.1; HomePods, audioOS 16.4.1 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

Zachlewi Author

Level 1

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May 13, 2023 10:33 PM in response to Dah•veed

Yes they are

Zachlewi Author

Level 1

6 points

May 14, 2023 03:33 PM in response to Zachlewi

Nevermind I don’t know what I did but I fixed it

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