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Hello I have been trying to pair my watch with my new phone I have unpaired from old phone but every time I start the new pair it's says install new update I have run these 5 times and it takes many hours and it's still not pairing

After the new update install it says it can't pair

Apple Watch Series 6, watchOS 7

Posted on Aug 2, 2022 9:18 AM

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Hello,

I’ve had the same issue after I bought my Series 6.

Have you tried restarting both your phone and watch? Can you try updating your watch from a different wifi network?

My problem was solved when I connected to my sister’s router.


Maybe you can try the following:

“If the pairing process stalls

If it seems like the Apple Watch pairing process has stalled — for example, the pairing animation remains on the screen for several minutes — resetting the watch might help:

  1. Press and hold the Digital Crown while your Apple Watch is in pairing mode.
  2. Tap Reset when it appears on your watch.
  3. After your watch resets, you can pair again.”


(Source: If you can't pair an Apple Watch with your iPhone - Apple Support)

Posted on Aug 2, 2022 11:40 AM

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Aug 2, 2022 11:40 AM in response to Marialuvsmo

Hello,

I’ve had the same issue after I bought my Series 6.

Have you tried restarting both your phone and watch? Can you try updating your watch from a different wifi network?

My problem was solved when I connected to my sister’s router.


Maybe you can try the following:

“If the pairing process stalls

If it seems like the Apple Watch pairing process has stalled — for example, the pairing animation remains on the screen for several minutes — resetting the watch might help:

  1. Press and hold the Digital Crown while your Apple Watch is in pairing mode.
  2. Tap Reset when it appears on your watch.
  3. After your watch resets, you can pair again.”


(Source: If you can't pair an Apple Watch with your iPhone - Apple Support)

Hello I have been trying to pair my watch with my new phone I have unpaired from old phone but every time I start the new pair it's says install new update I have run these 5 times and it takes many hours and it's still not pairing

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