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User profile for user: kiim0726
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Watch doesn’t want to update

My Apple Watch doesn’t want to update and it’s not pairing with my phone

Apple Watch Series 4

Posted on Aug 26, 2023 11:37 AM

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User profile for user: WheelieNick
WheelieNick
User level: Level 8
39,789 points

Posted on Aug 27, 2023 2:25 AM

Hi there


Try these steps:

  1. Make sure that your Apple Watch is connecting properly to its charger. 
  2. Restart your Apple Watch.
  3. Restart your paired iPhone.
  4. Try again to update your Apple Watch.

If the update won't start:

  1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap General > Software Update.
  3. Delete the update file.
  4. Try again to update your Apple Watch.


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User profile for user: WheelieNick
WheelieNick
User level: Level 8
39,789 points

Aug 27, 2023 2:25 AM in response to kiim0726

Hi there


Try these steps:

  1. Make sure that your Apple Watch is connecting properly to its charger. 
  2. Restart your Apple Watch.
  3. Restart your paired iPhone.
  4. Try again to update your Apple Watch.

If the update won't start:

  1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap General > Software Update.
  3. Delete the update file.
  4. Try again to update your Apple Watch.


Update your Apple Watch - Apple Support


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Watch doesn’t want to update

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