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Why Apple Watch Update fails every time I download it?

Apple Watch software update fails every time I try to download

Apple Watch SE, watchOS 8

Posted on Jul 18, 2023 4:48 AM

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Need more help with updating?

Try following these steps:

  1. Make sure your Apple Watch is connecting to its charger correctly
  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.


Find out 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.

Posted on Jul 18, 2023 6:01 AM

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Jul 18, 2023 6:01 AM in response to Pacmallpacmall

Need more help with updating?

Try following these steps:

  1. Make sure your Apple Watch is connecting to its charger correctly
  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.


Find out 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.

Why Apple Watch Update fails every time I download it?

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