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Apple watch SE 1st Gen will not complete software update

Just setting up a new watch SE 1st gen. It successfully paired in family mode with iPhone 14 pro, running ios 16.6. However, like other posts in this forum the latest watch OS ( I think 9.6.1) doesn't successfully install. After the updating and preparing process, which takes about an hour, the watch app just asks again to update to the latest version.

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Posted on Aug 30, 2023 04:59 AM

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Posted on Aug 30, 2023 05:44 AM

Try and see if the problem persists if you try to update directly from the apple watch


  1. Make sure that your watch is connected to Wi-Fi.
  2. On your watch, open the Settings app.
  3. Tap General > Software Update.
  4. Tap Install if a software update is available, then follow the onscreen instructions.


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