Attempting to update watch so I can pair it to my phone. Reset Apple Watch 3 but won’t update. Says not connected to internet

Attempting to get an apple 3 watch connected to my phone for the first time. New watch to me. It pairs but then states watch needs updated but says not connected to internet. But WiFi is good

iPhone 11, iOS 14

Posted on Mar 22, 2021 4:48 PM

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javaliga

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Mar 22, 2021 4:55 PM in response to Kadkinsrn

Perhaps this article will help:

If you see 'Unable to Verify Update' when updating Apple Watch - Apple Support

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