Apple Watch 3 series failed update

when I enter the apple watch app It instantly enters the page for updates, and the only options is to download or cancel (if cancel then either “continue updating” or “cancel and restart Apple Watch”). I try to update and after some time I get an error message saying there is too little storage and I have to delete something. But I can’t go back to the Apple Watch app to delete anything because I’m locked into the update page. It doesn’t help to restart phone or force close the app. I still enter the update page when I return. I have tried disconnect Apple Watch from iPhone but once I connect/pair them again I once more get the message where I have to update my watch. So I’m completely locked. What can I do?

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Posted on May 1, 2021 6:29 AM

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Posted on May 2, 2021 8:55 AM

Hello KajaRamona,


You can 'Learn what to do if your Apple Watch says you need more available storage to install a watchOS update.' by following the steps here: If you don’t have enough space to update your Apple Watch


We hope that helps.

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May 3, 2021 8:41 AM in response to i_rina

Thank you for reply, but I have tried that. I’m not good at explaining. I did try to unpair, but once I pair them again and enter the Apple Watch app it will open the ‘page’ for the update that I have to follow through. But I can’t because there is too little room, but I also can’t go back in the app to delete files because I’m locked in the update page. If I want to go back the only option is “cancel and reset”. So it’s all going in a circle I can’t get out from

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