I have restarted, fully charged, etc. When I check for software updates, it says unable to check for updates.
I am also trying to move from my iPhone 6s to iPhone 13 mini, including syncing the watch with the new phone. I have managed to transfer most everything from the 6s to 13, except phone service and cannot sync the watch.
Thanks!
Apple Watch Series 8
Hello ,
Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities!
If you're having trouble updating your Apple Watch, the steps in here may help: Update your Apple Watch - Apple Support
More specifically, 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.
As for the pairing issue, what exactly are you experiencing when attempting to pair it to your new iPhone? Do you see any specific error messages?
That info can help narrow down what may be happening.
If you haven't already, please give these steps a try and see if you notice any improvement: If you can't pair an Apple Watch with your iPhone - Apple Support
Hope this helps!
Hello ,
Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities!
If you're having trouble updating your Apple Watch, the steps in here may help: Update your Apple Watch - Apple Support
More specifically, 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.
As for the pairing issue, what exactly are you experiencing when attempting to pair it to your new iPhone? Do you see any specific error messages?
That info can help narrow down what may be happening.
If you haven't already, please give these steps a try and see if you notice any improvement: If you can't pair an Apple Watch with your iPhone - Apple Support
Hope this helps!
Apple Watch 8 'Unable to check for software updates', AND it will not sync to my new iPhone 13
