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Apple Watch update stuck on preparing

my Apple Watch update is stuck on preparing on the iPhone

Apple Watch

Posted on Jun 6, 2022 7:58 AM

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Posted on Jun 6, 2022 8:04 AM

It does take quite a while preparing but if it doesn't go any further try this;

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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