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Watch update

I’ve been trying to update my Apple Watch that my partner gave my, it was restarted fully and now every time I go to update it it gets stuck on verifying. I’ve retired several times, what can I do?

iPhone 11, iOS 16

Posted on Oct 2, 2022 1:19 AM

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Posted on Oct 2, 2022 1:22 AM

Did you partner follow all the steps on this page;

What to do before you sell, give away or trade in your Apple Watch

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Oct 2, 2022 2:41 AM in response to G-_

If you pair the watch to your partners phone then yes.

Make sure the watch isn't paired to your phone as a watch can only be paired to one phone at a time.

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