Help . I cant update my Apple Watch . Longtime pause . Saying ‘ WAITING TO INSTALL’ almost 3days didn’t update . Btw watch & phone is full

Apple Watch Series 7, watchOS 8

Posted on Feb 20, 2022 6:00 AM

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Posted on Feb 20, 2022 6:21 AM

The watch must remain connected to the charger and be charged at least 50%. Your iPhone must be connected to a Wi-Fi Network. Ensure that the above two points are taken care of and try again.


Axel F.

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Feb 20, 2022 6:00 AM in response to jenica101

For Apple Watch to pair with an iPhone you need

  • To use your Apple Watch Series 3 or later with watchOS 8, you need to pair your Apple Watch with an iPhone 6s or later with iOS 15 or later. Setup assistants on your iPhone and Apple Watch work together to help you pair and set up your Apple Watch.
  • To use your Apple Watch Series 3 or later with watchOS 7, you need to pair your Apple Watch with an iPhone 6s or later with iOS 14 or later. Setup assistants on your iPhone and Apple Watch work together to help you pair and set up your Apple Watch.
  • To use your Apple Watch Series 1 or later with watchOS 6.2, you need to pair your Apple Watch with an iPhone 6s or later with iOS 13 or later. Setup assistants on your iPhone and Apple Watch work together to help you pair and set up your Apple Watch.
  • To use your Apple Watch Series 1 or later with watchOS 5, you need to pair it with an iPhone 5s or later with iOS 12 or later—Apple Watch models with cellular require an iPhone 6 or later. Setup assistants on your iPhone and Apple Watch work together to help you pair and set up your Apple Watch.


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Help . I cant update my Apple Watch . Longtime pause . Saying ‘ WAITING TO INSTALL’ almost 3days didn’t update . Btw watch & phone is full

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