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I have an 6 series watch and a 13 phone my phone is update with the latest softwear. However, I am trying to pair my watch and it is telling me that I first need to update. I click update and it will not stating that my watch needs to be connected to wifi. But, without it being paired, I cannot connect it to the wifi. I have tried multiple times and it will not pair and/or update. Any help?
Apple Watch Series 1, watchOS 5
Hello ember2421,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities. The help you need to get your Apple Watch updated can be found here: Update your Apple Watch
Update directly on your Apple Watch
If your Apple Watch has watchOS 6 or later, you can install updates without your iPhone:
1.Make sure that your watch is connected to Wi-Fi.
2.On your watch, open the Settings app.
3.Tap General > Software Update.
4.Tap Install if a software update is available, then follow the onscreen instructions.
If further help is needed:
Need more help with updating?
1.Try these steps:
2.Make sure that your Apple Watch is connecting properly to its charger.
3.Restart your Apple Watch.
4.Restart your paired iPhone.
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.
Let us know if you have any questions.
Best regards!
Hello ember2421,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities. The help you need to get your Apple Watch updated can be found here: Update your Apple Watch
Update directly on your Apple Watch
If your Apple Watch has watchOS 6 or later, you can install updates without your iPhone:
1.Make sure that your watch is connected to Wi-Fi.
2.On your watch, open the Settings app.
3.Tap General > Software Update.
4.Tap Install if a software update is available, then follow the onscreen instructions.
If further help is needed:
Need more help with updating?
1.Try these steps:
2.Make sure that your Apple Watch is connecting properly to its charger.
3.Restart your Apple Watch.
4.Restart your paired iPhone.
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.
Let us know if you have any questions.
Best regards!
apple watch not pairing needs update
