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Unable to set up Apple Watch because it says I'm not connected to Wi-Fi

I want to setup my dads old apple watch to my phone but when I try to set it up it says there’s a update and I can’t continue to set it up because it says I’m not connected to WiFi so I’m not able to update it


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Posted on Dec 12, 2020 7:15 PM

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Posted on Dec 12, 2020 8:07 PM

I had the same sorta issue with my wife’s old Apple Watch as well. I had to setup like a new Apple Watch instead. Also, she had to remove the original Apple Watch from her iCloud account list of devices.

Here’s a link for how to install a new Apple Watch https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204505


and here’s a link for removing an Apple Watch from your account https://support.apple.com/guide/watch/sell-give-away-or-protect-a-lost-apple-watch-apdd3f9d7bc6/watchos


hopefully you will get the watch working for you





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Dec 12, 2020 8:07 PM in response to DarkChocolate2005

I had the same sorta issue with my wife’s old Apple Watch as well. I had to setup like a new Apple Watch instead. Also, she had to remove the original Apple Watch from her iCloud account list of devices.

Here’s a link for how to install a new Apple Watch https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204505


and here’s a link for removing an Apple Watch from your account https://support.apple.com/guide/watch/sell-give-away-or-protect-a-lost-apple-watch-apdd3f9d7bc6/watchos


hopefully you will get the watch working for you





Unable to set up Apple Watch because it says I'm not connected to Wi-Fi

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