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My Apple Watch Series 3 is brand new. While trying to set it up it said I can’t without updating it. Everytime i try to update the watch it’ll take hours and then sit on a “preparing” screen for hours until it says “unavailable to download”. Help.

how do I set up this watch.

Apple Watch

Posted on Oct 14, 2022 5:17 PM

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Oct 15, 2022 6:24 PM in response to Pcrane7

Hi Pcrane7,


We appreciate you reaching out to us. We understand that you are experiencing issues pairing your Apple Watch because you are unable to update it.


Have you had the chance to try the steps under the "If you need help updating" section in the article below?

Update your Apple Watch - Apple Support


If yes, we recommend that you reach out to us here so we can take a closer look into the issue: Get Support




Take care!


My Apple Watch Series 3 is brand new. While trying to set it up it said I can’t without updating it. Everytime i try to update the watch it’ll take hours and then sit on a “preparing” screen for hours until it says “unavailable to download”. Help.

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