My iPhone is updated to the latest iOS but it won't even open the update option for my Apple Watch. The suggested remedies don't work and the "Delete Update" never appears. The little go-around wheel never stops searching for updates.

Hey RCountrykid,

Thank you for using the Apple Support Community. Due to the nature of your issue, you may find more information by contacting Apple Support directly using the link below.

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Take care.

Hey there RCountrykid,

Thanks for reaching out to the Apple Support Communities. To get started, are you having issues updating your Apple Watch that is paired with your iPhone, or are you trying to pair your Apple Watch with your iPhone and getting an alert that the Apple Watch requires an update to pair?

If having issues with updating your Apple Watch that is paired with your iPhone, have you gone through the steps in the 'Related Article' under the "Need more help with updating?" section?

Update your Apple Watch - Apple Support

Need more help with updating?

Try these steps:

1. Make sure that your Apple Watch is connecting properly to its charger. 

2. Restart your Apple Watch.

3. Restart your paired iPhone.

4. Try again to update your Apple Watch.

If the update won't start:

1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.

2. Tap General > Software Update.

3. Delete the update file.

4. Try again to update your Apple Watch.

Learn what to do if you see 'Cannot Install Update' when updating Apple Watch or if your Apple Watch says you need more available storage to install a watchOS update.

If so, or if you're experiencing issues with pairing your Apple Watch, we'd recommend reaching out to Apple Support directly at this link here: Get Support - Apple

We hope that's able to help.

Take care!