WatchOS 8.3 software update failed

I couldn’t download the watchOS8.3 to my Iwatch. Therefore my watch stopped syncing to my iPhone. I reset my watch and now it still won’t download the software plus I wouldn’t start my watch anymore. What should I do?

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Posted on Dec 16, 2021 4:19 AM

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ShannonM1

Community Specialist

Dec 17, 2021 6:44 AM in response to 暖暖内含光

Hello 暖暖内含光,

We understand that you're having trouble updating your Apple Watch. We'd recommend reviewing the header 'If you need help updating' on the following article:

Update your Apple Watch

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