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iWatch stuck on Pausing while trying to update

will not update. stuck on paused


Apple Watch Series 5, watchOS 8

Posted on Apr 2, 2022 5:48 AM

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Posted on Apr 2, 2022 6:10 AM

Try to update from the watch itself.

Restart the watch.

Place the watch on the charger.

Make sure that your watch is connected to wifi.

On your watch, open the Settings app.

Tap General > Software Update.

Tap Install if a software update is available, then follow the onscreen instructions.

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Apr 2, 2022 6:10 AM in response to Pat Gillin

Try to update from the watch itself.

Restart the watch.

Place the watch on the charger.

Make sure that your watch is connected to wifi.

On your watch, open the Settings app.

Tap General > Software Update.

Tap Install if a software update is available, then follow the onscreen instructions.

iWatch stuck on Pausing while trying to update

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