Apple watch pairs and unpairs during setup

I have a brand new apple watch SE with brand new iPhone 13. During set-up for the watch, after saying device paired, choose wrist left or right, the iPhone app then displays "unpairing watch" and goes back to the beginning. I've reset the watch and am completely beflummoxed.

Posted on Sep 20, 2022 1:27 PM

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Posted on Sep 24, 2022 11:11 AM

Hi shred6861,


To help troubleshoot, update your iPhone to the latest version of iOS, restart your iPhone and Apple Watch, and then test the behavior. If asked if you want to update the Apple Watch during the pairing process, select the option to not update.


Check out the troubleshooting here:


Set up your Apple Watch - Apple Support


"If you can't set up your Apple Watch or you get an error message

  1. Make sure that your iPhone has the latest version of iOS.
  2. Turn off your iPhone and turn it back on.
  3. Turn off your Apple Watch and turn it back on."


Reach out to Apple Support directly if the issue continues: Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support


Kind regards.

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Sep 24, 2022 11:11 AM in response to shred6861

Hi shred6861,


To help troubleshoot, update your iPhone to the latest version of iOS, restart your iPhone and Apple Watch, and then test the behavior. If asked if you want to update the Apple Watch during the pairing process, select the option to not update.


Check out the troubleshooting here:


Set up your Apple Watch - Apple Support


"If you can't set up your Apple Watch or you get an error message

  1. Make sure that your iPhone has the latest version of iOS.
  2. Turn off your iPhone and turn it back on.
  3. Turn off your Apple Watch and turn it back on."


Reach out to Apple Support directly if the issue continues: Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support


Kind regards.

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