I watch issue

I’ve switched to iPhone 11 after that my Apple Watch wasn’t giving me notifications so I unpaired it, when I’m pairing it now it says to that it needs to update while going ahead with that the update stops and says “unable to check for update” because I’m not connected to internet whereas the internet connectivity is working perfectly.

iPhone 11, iOS 16

Posted on May 21, 2023 7:03 PM

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Posted on May 22, 2023 1:23 AM

First force restart the watch. i.e. press and hold both the side button and Digital Crown for at least 10 seconds, then release both buttons when you see the Apple logo. 


Then while the Watch is restarting Force Restart the paired iphone   

Force restart iPhone – Apple Support (UK)


 Then in the iphone, Settings, General, Transfer or reset iphone, Reset, Reset network settings. 


Make sure you have no VPN or VPN based ad-blocker in the iphone. Uninstall it then remove any profiles (iPhone Settings, General VPN & Device Management)


Then, unless your provider forbids it, reset the router to factory settings which usually involves a paperclip in a little hole. 


Reconnect the iPhone to Wi-Fi and try updating the Watch again. It must be on the charger to update. 


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May 22, 2023 1:23 AM in response to sani216

First force restart the watch. i.e. press and hold both the side button and Digital Crown for at least 10 seconds, then release both buttons when you see the Apple logo. 


Then while the Watch is restarting Force Restart the paired iphone   

Force restart iPhone – Apple Support (UK)


 Then in the iphone, Settings, General, Transfer or reset iphone, Reset, Reset network settings. 


Make sure you have no VPN or VPN based ad-blocker in the iphone. Uninstall it then remove any profiles (iPhone Settings, General VPN & Device Management)


Then, unless your provider forbids it, reset the router to factory settings which usually involves a paperclip in a little hole. 


Reconnect the iPhone to Wi-Fi and try updating the Watch again. It must be on the charger to update. 


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