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Apple Watch won’t connect with my iPhone

Watch won’t connect with my phone. I’ve reset watch trying to setup as new watch. Phone starts the process but constantly unpairs and starts again? I’ve removed the watch app and reinstalled but nothing changes? 


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Apple Watch Series 2

Posted on May 6, 2023 12:21 PM

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May 6, 2023 1:55 PM in response to murdochfromrichmond

FWIW a lot of people have had trouble updating a series 3 watch. A series 1 or 2 watch is almost impossible. With the limited memory in a series 3 watch, your best option may be to make an appointment at the Genius Bar in an Apple Store near you and let them look at it:

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


You can try the steps in:

If you don’t have enough space to update your Apple Watch - Apple Support




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