Watch OS9

I have all the necessary versions of iPhone (13) and watch (Series 5) but I can't see the OS9 update?

Apple Watch Series 5

Posted on Jan 4, 2023 4:15 AM

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Posted on Jan 4, 2023 6:32 AM

If you mean the iphone 13 is on ios16.2 then you have two methods to get the Watch update to OS9.2


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.

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Jan 4, 2023 6:32 AM in response to jimcvean

If you mean the iphone 13 is on ios16.2 then you have two methods to get the Watch update to OS9.2


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.

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