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apple watch 3 series won't update software

Bought an Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) 42mm but when pairing with ios 15 says that watch needs update but won't pick up watch. Trying to pair with old iphone ios 14 and keeps changing download time longest saying 6 days

Posted on Aug 15, 2022 11:28 AM

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Posted on Aug 15, 2022 11:41 AM

A lot of people have had trouble updating a series 3 watch. With the limited memory in a series 3 watch, your best option may be to make an appointment at the Genius Bar in an Apple Store near you and let them look at it:

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Aug 15, 2022 11:41 AM in response to orlab69

A lot of people have had trouble updating a series 3 watch. With the limited memory in a series 3 watch, your best option may be to make an appointment at the Genius Bar in an Apple Store near you and let them look at it:

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


See the replies to:

Apple Watch 3 is stuck on preparing updat… - Apple Community


apple watch 3 series won't update software

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