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When setting up new watch there is message that update is available...when searching for update there is message "Unable to check for update, checking for software update failed because you are not connected to internet!!!

I cannot setup apple watch, the new apple watch series 5 cannot be setup as there is message ...unable to check for update, checking for sftware update failed because you are not connected to the internet...but I am connected!!!


Posted on Jul 21, 2021 2:54 AM

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Posted on Jul 21, 2021 10:02 AM

Perhaps this article will help:

If you see 'Unable to Verify Update' when updating Apple Watch - Apple Support


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When setting up new watch there is message that update is available...when searching for update there is message "Unable to check for update, checking for software update failed because you are not connected to internet!!!

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