Apple Watch 3 will not pair after iOS 13.5.1 update

Same problem with me. They told me to send the watch in. I did. After they had it in possession they told me it would cost $199 to fix the problem because it was a hardware issue and not software which completely contradicts earlier conversations. Fact is the watch worked prior to the update and does not work with the phone now. I am waiting for them to return my watch, which unfortunately is now completely useless. Question; Are they trying to force use into purchasing new hardware or is this a software glitch to be fixed that the tech dept is ignoring presently? Regardless it is very frustrating and making me reconsider my faith in Apple products and support.

I just got an email from Apple on this issue; keep in mind all I did was update my XR to13.5.1 and then the watch wouldn’t pair or be usable in any way and the Apple tech dept told me they would update the software on my series 1 so it worked if I sent it to them. They received it and asked for $199 to fix it. I said no and they replied with; “Our technicians inspected your product. They noticed it shows signs of accidental damage or misuse, so they can't repair it.....”. So apparently using their software is misuse or they accidentally damaged my watch. I am extremely upset with Apple and am Seriously considering a technology change. I don’t know that I want to be associated with a company that misleads its users like this. Advice is welcome. Thanks

I got my watch back from Apple repair. It is in worse shape then when I sent it in. Now it has scratches along the outside of it and it won’t power on without a red circle around a “!” I wonder what they did to it. Be careful sending in the watch. Apparently they will make it worse in efforts to get you to purchase a new one. Bait and switch?

Same issue after updating iPhone 8 w IOS 13.5.1 my Watch 3 has stopped working and is stuck in boot up mode. Called Apple Support and they had it inspected by local tech provider who ended up telling me watch is shot and dead.

WTF.

Seems like another case of Apple’s Planned Obsolescence strategy to boost their sales while the world suffers thru an pandemic and economic disastrophy.

I have updated my ios but after that I couldn't pair my apple watch 2. It sucks. even My apple watch not working after I update my watch ios. its really frustrating. Apple should solve it ASAP. I'll never buy apple watch again for sure. waste of money.

yeah i did that around 15 times still did not work. watched video after video. read forum after forum. it total probably tried around 30 different ways to make this thing connect.

its apple just trying to shaft us per usual

Prior to updating my iPhone x to iOS 13.6.1 my Apple Watch Sport 3 series was working fine. After the update, my Apple Watch was unpaired and now it will not pair with my iPhone. I tried everything but nothing works. Please help.

I have series 4 and iPhone 6s Plus .. and having this issue.

Me too. My guess is that the problem is at the server end and Apple changed something

I have the same problem since 13.5.1 On iPhone 7 and iwatch 5.

it would be good if there is a way to revert back to previous update.

The same thing just happened to me

Same here, I talk to apple 5 months ago I’ve tried everything and nothing. I put the watch in a drawer and that’s it. Will not buy another apple product in my life.

note new update came out for 13.6 and apple watch still not connecting..

My apple watch series 3 is not pairing with 11 pro after updation. Its show software is up to date. Pls help me to solve this problem