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unable to update the Watch OS 8.8.1

Hi , Current OS version on my Series 3 watch was 7.x and i saw a update available for 8.8.1 when I tried to install it after downloading the updated software. its throwing an error - saying that "Error occurred during installation". Please help on how to fix this issue

Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 7

Posted on Jul 5, 2023 7:21 AM

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Posted on Jul 5, 2023 8:40 AM

If your Apple Watch displays a red ! after a software update, try this:

If you see a red "!" on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


If the update fails, see fireyjack's reply to:

apple watch 3 series won't update , w… - Apple Community

I was given a 7000 series Apple Watch - Apple Community


Also see:

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


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unable to update the Watch OS 8.8.1

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