Apple Watch 9s will not update watch OS11.3

I have placed it beside my fully charged iPhone 11 for 2 full nights. Both are fully charged & connected to wifi & their chargers. The word ‘verifying’ is shown, but never lights up. Automatic updates are turned on.

iPad Air, iPadOS 18

Posted on Jan 30, 2025 05:34 PM

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Posted on Jan 31, 2025 12:32 AM

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.


...

copied from: Update your Apple Watch - Apple Support



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Jan 31, 2025 12:32 AM in response to MrsHJS

Did you already try these suggestions?


...

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.


...

copied from: Update your Apple Watch - Apple Support



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