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First time pairing apple watch stuck in update

When I start the pairing it all goes smooth until the app realises that the watch needs an update and it says there’s no internet connection my Iphone14 is on iOS 16.1.1 and I don’t know what the watch was on earlier also I tried resetting and restarting and reinstalling several times.

iPhone 14

Posted on Nov 19, 2022 12:41 PM

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Nov 21, 2022 5:06 PM in response to Imo334

Hey Imo334,


We'd recommend reviewing the information in this article as it provides steps to take to help resolve pairing issues: If you can't pair an Apple Watch with your iPhone - Apple Support


"Make sure that Apple Watch isn’t already paired

When you set up Apple Watch, your iPhone asks you to hold the watch up to your iPhone camera. If your iPhone says that it's unable to connect to Apple Watch — or if the watch shows a clock face — Apple Watch might already be paired.

If you have its paired iPhone, unpair your Apple Watch

  1. Open the Watch app on your iPhone, tap the My Watch tab, then tap All Watches at the top of the screen.
  2. Tap the "i" button I button next to the watch that you want to unpair, then tap Unpair Apple Watch.
  3. Tap again to confirm, then wait for the watch to unpair.
  4. After Apple Watch unpairs, you can pair again.

If you don’t have its paired iPhone, erase your Apple Watch 

If you can't unpair Apple Watch because you don't have its paired iPhone, you can erase the watch.

When you erase Apple Watch instead of unpairing it, the watch is still protected by Activation Lock. Before you can pair Apple Watch again, enter the Apple ID and password that was used to set it up.

  1. Open the Settings app on your watch, then tap General > Reset.
  2. Tap Erase All Content and Settings, then tap again to confirm.
  3. Wait for the watch to unpair.
  4. After Apple Watch unpairs completely, you can pair again. You'll need the Apple ID and password that were used to set up the watch."


Thanks!

First time pairing apple watch stuck in update

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