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I can't update my Apple Watch Series 5 because it has been reset

Hi guys,


I bought a second hand Apple Watch series 5 that arrived with the previous owners details still saved.


Did a reset to wipe that information and pair it with my phone. But when I tired to pair it says that it needs an update and trying to do it through the phone continually fails.


I can’t do it through the watch because it has been reset so the settings aren’t available until it’s paired.


Does anyone have a fix for this? Many thanks!



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Posted on Nov 24, 2021 4:12 AM

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Posted on Nov 24, 2021 11:36 AM

Thanks @fieryjack, I don’t think there is an activation lock still on. It’s now been erased now. It’s having trouble pairing because the watch needs the update but there doesn’t seem to be a way to connect it to wifi without having it already paired.

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I can't update my Apple Watch Series 5 because it has been reset

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