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Unable to update software on Apple Watch

When trying to update my watch through my iPhone, it says “To update the software on your Apple Watch, you first need to update the software on your o phone”. It is current with updates, without upgrading to iOS 16. It won’t update directly on Watch. Watch says “unable to check for Update. An error occurred while checking for a software update”.

I have restarted both Watch and IPhone, disconnected and reconnected Watch to phone and still get the same message.

thank you.

Apple Watch SE

Posted on Nov 12, 2022 7:36 AM

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Posted on Nov 12, 2022 7:51 AM

If you want to update your Apple Watch to watchOS 9 you should upgrade your iPhone to ios 16 first. If you have an iPhone that cannot run iOS 16 you cannot upgrade your watch to watchOS 9 You should stay on watchOS 8 if this is the problem you’re facing

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