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Why my apple watch doesn’t update?

My apple watch is connected to my iPhone


but the update will pause after 2 minutes.

Apple Watch Series 5

Posted on Dec 9, 2022 3:10 PM

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Posted on Dec 10, 2022 4:27 AM

Try the steps here to troubleshoot not being able to update: 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."

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Dec 10, 2022 4:27 AM in response to Homayoun_sedaghat

Try the steps here to troubleshoot not being able to update: 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."

Why my apple watch doesn’t update?

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