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Apple Watch will not pair - no internet

When I try to pair my apple watch after performing a factory restore on it the following happens.

-Asks to auto pair

-Finds watch

-Attempts to update software

-Error pops up "Unable to check for update. Checking for a software update failed because you are not connected to the internet."


  • Watch has no options other than the pairing screen.
  • Connected to internet via Wi-Fi. Internet works in other apps. Please help.

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Posted on Nov 14, 2019 7:24 PM

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