Apple Watch Series 3 IOS 7 update

You have to reset your watch as new, and then reload from backup and then download the update. However, my series 3 watch updated, and has now been running into multiple problems that apple is quietly saying a few series 3 owners are running in to. It turns off randomly, and I have to turn it back on. The battery is draining twice as fast as normal. I lose all 'Sharing' friends and have to reload them. Throughout the day, all my stats (move, exercise, stand) will go to zero and start over. I'd be tempted to say to wait for the ios 7.1 update before loading, especially since practically every nice feature of the ios 7 is for series 4 and newer.

In addition to unlinking and relinking in order to install WatchOS 7.2 I had to follow the instructions found in this post where Apple Recommends the step also.

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/251801387

if you haven't done so already, skip this update! It causing so many issues with the Series 3 watch. Mine will randomly shut down throughout the day and restart then crash again. And has zero battery life.

bkford..... RETURN!

Seriously, return the series 3 for a 5 or SE. There's no point in purchasing the series 3 at this point, with the problems they've caused in updating the IOS for series 4 and newer!

OK Guys! I got it! When you have this problem, we must unlink your AppleWatch and reinstall (re-link) it. This will make room on it. But the OS remains WatchOS 6. After relinking, install WatchOS 7 and you’ll be OK.

Since I upgraded to the new IOS, my Apple Watch 3 will randomly lose all stats for the day and go blank ( movement, exercise, standing, weather temp ) and I have to put in my password to unlock multiple times during the day. How can this be fixed. Very frustrating and annoying!

I am having same problem; my Series 3 is a month old. Are you saying that if I ignore the “could not update” message I get almost every morning, that at some point it will update with the next version update and I can skip these problems? I am considering returning the watch. I’ve already deleted almost every app. At some point it may not be worth all the time and effort.

Well if it were me, and I didn't already do the update to IOS7, I would for sure skip it!!!! There are so many complaints! The series 3 watch is a great watch and mine is hopefully temporarily ruined by the update. So if you have the chance to skip the update, and wait it out... I would totally do it!!! Now when I first got the notification to do the update last weekend I had some issues with it, but it finally went thought. I didn't get any error messages at that point though.

That would be based upon where you purchased. If through apple, get on a chat with them and start the process. If through another store, I'd check with the purchase order online or call their customer service. I'd definitely check on returning.

Thank you. I took the earlier advice and RETURNED the Series 3 (I had only had it about a month). After much research, I am very happy with my decision to go with a smartwatch from Fitbit. Thanks all.

I actually agree! I would NOT purchase the series 3 right now. At least get the new SE its much like the 3. That might be my next one...

I just glanced at the SE...it looks good... can someone tell me if it would be easy to return the 3? Only a month old, but I’m not easily finding how to return it.

Bought through apple store online. Have initiated the return process. I appreciate the help from this group!!

I was going to say the same exact thing! Go for the SE, if I could, I would!!! Good luck!!

Don’t update it....you will have so many issues with your phone shutting down...ugh!