updating the software on an unpaired apple watch
i cannot pair a refurbished watch with my phone because the watch software is out of date. I do not know how to update the software on the watch
Apple Watch Series 6, watchOS 8
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Rigo_O86
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Community Specialist
Hi Mjo13,
We want to help you with pairing your Apple Watch.
Your Apple Watch should update, if necessary, during the pairing process:
How to pair your Apple Watch with a new iPhone
Here's some more info on updating:
Let us know if that solves your concern. If you're still having trouble, let us know what happens when you try to pair.
Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities.