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watchOS 8.3 downloading to watch but never installs, The watch is not working now.

I have a series 3 apple watch which I have not used for a while. Now I am trying to download and update the watch. I get to the download completion which says that the watch has been updated---But then "update" screen shows up on the screen again and the watch never activates.


I have reset the watch, I have removed from the phone, I have pretty much tried everything

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 15

Posted on Dec 14, 2021 7:03 PM

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Posted on Dec 14, 2021 7:58 PM

FWIW, a lot of people have problems updating a series 3 watch due to insufficient memory. IMO, at this point, your best option is to make an appointment at the Genius Bar in an Apple Store near you and let them update it for you. If that is not possible, use the online Apple Support. Either way:

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


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Dec 14, 2021 7:58 PM in response to akashjp

FWIW, a lot of people have problems updating a series 3 watch due to insufficient memory. IMO, at this point, your best option is to make an appointment at the Genius Bar in an Apple Store near you and let them update it for you. If that is not possible, use the online Apple Support. Either way:

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


watchOS 8.3 downloading to watch but never installs, The watch is not working now.

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