Watch paused update and I am connected to WiFi but it won’t resume

Why did my watch pause in software update?

Apple Watch Series 6, watchOS 7

Posted on Oct 23, 2021 11:54 AM

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caedmon65

Level 4

2,506 points

Oct 23, 2021 12:09 PM in response to hedy145

It has to be on its charger and at least charged to 50% to update.

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