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I have been trying with months to do an Apple Watch update. I follow all instructions including the watch being on the charger and being on the same WiFi and it won’t work.

I have been trying with months to install my Apple Watch update. I have it on the charger and same WiFi and it just won’t update. Any advice

Posted on May 12, 2022 4:38 AM

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Posted on May 12, 2022 7:54 AM

Try to update from the watch itself.

Restart the watch.

Place the watch on the charger.

Make sure that your watch is connected to wifi.

On your watch, open the Settings app.

Tap General > Software Update.

Tap Install if a software update is available, then follow the onscreen instructions.

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May 12, 2022 7:54 AM in response to Cazmc123

Try to update from the watch itself.

Restart the watch.

Place the watch on the charger.

Make sure that your watch is connected to wifi.

On your watch, open the Settings app.

Tap General > Software Update.

Tap Install if a software update is available, then follow the onscreen instructions.

May 12, 2022 6:15 AM in response to Cazmc123

What model of phone is it and what version of ios is it running?

What model of watch is it and what version of WatchOS is it running?.

What troubleshooting steps have you tried?.

What errror messages are you receiving?.

Has this watch ever been paired to another phone?(Very important).

I have been trying with months to do an Apple Watch update. I follow all instructions including the watch being on the charger and being on the same WiFi and it won’t work.

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