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I cannot get my watch to update. When I try to pair it with my new phone, it pairs, attempts to do a software update for OS8.1, takes an hour or so to do that but then just shuts off again. The watch will no longer work at all.
Hi…I hope this helps..
Update your Apple Watch
Use your iPhone to update your Apple Watch software, or update directly on your Apple Watch.
Keeping your Apple Watch up to date
To make sure that your Apple devices have the latest bug fixes and security enhancements, keep your devices up to date. Some iOS updates might also require you to update watchOS.
If your iPhone says 'Update Apple Watch'
When you see an alert on your iPhone that says “Your Apple Watch software is out of date,” you should update to the latest version of watchOS so that your data, including Activity data, continues to sync to your iPhone.
Learn what to do if your Apple Watch says you need more available storage to install a watchOS update.
Get ready to update
First, make sure that your Apple Watch is compatible with the latest software: watchOS 8 is compatible with Apple Watch Series 3 and later and Apple Watch SE. Upgrading to watchOS 8 requires iPhone 6s or later running iOS 15 or later. Find your Apple Watch model.
Next, check these things:
It could take from several minutes to an hour for the update to complete. You might want to update overnight or wait until you have time.
Update your Apple Watch using your iPhone
When a new update is available, your Apple Watch notifies you. Tap Update Tonight in the notification, then go to your iPhone to confirm that you want to update overnight. At the end of the day, leave your Apple Watch and iPhone charging overnight so the update can complete.
To update manually, use these steps:
Leave your Apple Watch on its charger while the update completes. Don't restart your iPhone or Apple Watch, and don't quit the Apple Watch app. When the update completes, your Apple Watch restarts on its own.
Update directly on your Apple Watch
If your Apple Watch has watchOS 6 or later, you can install subsequent updates without your iPhone:
Leave your Apple Watch on its charger while the update completes, and don't restart your Apple Watch. When the update completes, your Apple Watch restarts on its own.
If you need help updating
Try these steps:
If the update won't start, open the Watch app on your iPhone, tap General > Usage > Software Update, then delete the update file. After you delete the file, try to download and install watchOS again.
Learn what to do if you see 'Cannot Install Update' when updating Apple Watch.
If you installed an iOS or watchOS beta or developer seed
To continue using the public beta of iOS, you can install the beta profile again.
Published Date: September 20, 2021
good luck!
Hi…I hope this helps..
Update your Apple Watch
Use your iPhone to update your Apple Watch software, or update directly on your Apple Watch.
Keeping your Apple Watch up to date
To make sure that your Apple devices have the latest bug fixes and security enhancements, keep your devices up to date. Some iOS updates might also require you to update watchOS.
If your iPhone says 'Update Apple Watch'
When you see an alert on your iPhone that says “Your Apple Watch software is out of date,” you should update to the latest version of watchOS so that your data, including Activity data, continues to sync to your iPhone.
Learn what to do if your Apple Watch says you need more available storage to install a watchOS update.
Get ready to update
First, make sure that your Apple Watch is compatible with the latest software: watchOS 8 is compatible with Apple Watch Series 3 and later and Apple Watch SE. Upgrading to watchOS 8 requires iPhone 6s or later running iOS 15 or later. Find your Apple Watch model.
Next, check these things:
It could take from several minutes to an hour for the update to complete. You might want to update overnight or wait until you have time.
Update your Apple Watch using your iPhone
When a new update is available, your Apple Watch notifies you. Tap Update Tonight in the notification, then go to your iPhone to confirm that you want to update overnight. At the end of the day, leave your Apple Watch and iPhone charging overnight so the update can complete.
To update manually, use these steps:
Leave your Apple Watch on its charger while the update completes. Don't restart your iPhone or Apple Watch, and don't quit the Apple Watch app. When the update completes, your Apple Watch restarts on its own.
Update directly on your Apple Watch
If your Apple Watch has watchOS 6 or later, you can install subsequent updates without your iPhone:
Leave your Apple Watch on its charger while the update completes, and don't restart your Apple Watch. When the update completes, your Apple Watch restarts on its own.
If you need help updating
Try these steps:
If the update won't start, open the Watch app on your iPhone, tap General > Usage > Software Update, then delete the update file. After you delete the file, try to download and install watchOS again.
Learn what to do if you see 'Cannot Install Update' when updating Apple Watch.
If you installed an iOS or watchOS beta or developer seed
To continue using the public beta of iOS, you can install the beta profile again.
Published Date: September 20, 2021
good luck!
Cannot get watch to update
