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My watch won’t update

My watch won’t update to 8.3. My phone keeps saying it needs to be on charger and at least 50% charged. It is connected and charging. It’s at 100%.

Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 8

Posted on Jan 7, 2022 11:12 AM

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Posted on Jan 7, 2022 7:56 PM

FWIW, a lot of people have problems updating a series 3 watch due to insufficient memory. in some cases, unpairing the watch, completely erasing it, and then updating and restoring the backup will allow you to update it.

Unpair and erase your Apple Watch - Apple Support

Another option (maybe even better, if possible) is to take to make an appointment at the Genius Bar in an Apple Store near you and let them update it.

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


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Jan 7, 2022 7:56 PM in response to blgomez02

FWIW, a lot of people have problems updating a series 3 watch due to insufficient memory. in some cases, unpairing the watch, completely erasing it, and then updating and restoring the backup will allow you to update it.

Unpair and erase your Apple Watch - Apple Support

Another option (maybe even better, if possible) is to take to make an appointment at the Genius Bar in an Apple Store near you and let them update it.

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


My watch won’t update

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